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Common Clouds

September 5, 2025

There are many types of clouds. They are identified by their shape. Some are high in the sky. Others are lower. Here are four types of clouds. Thin and Wispy When it is nice out, you might see cirrus…

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Presenting Weather

August 29, 2025

Al Roker is a weather forecaster. He is on TV. He tells viewers what weather they can expect. He has been doing this for 51 years. TIME for Kids asked him some questions about his work. How do you prepare…

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Weather Tools

August 29, 2025

We have tools to measure weather. Some measure rain. Others measure temperature. Have you seen any of these tools? Anemometer This tool (above) measures wind speed. Cups catch the wind. This turns a dial. The dial shows wind speed. Barometer…

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What is Weather?

August 22, 2025

Take a look outside. What is it like? It might be sunny and dry. It might be windy and cool. These words describe the weather. Different elements make up weather. Read about four of them. Temperature The temperature is how…

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Forecasting Family

August 22, 2025

Lily Hunter is brave and curious. She is 8 years old. And she is the main character on Weather Hunters. It is a new series from PBS Kids®. Lily and her family explore weather. Viewers will learn about rain…

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Are You Ready to Report?

May 12, 2025

Do you have what it takes to write and report for TIME for Kids? Apply now for a chance to contribute to our magazines and website. TFK editors will choose up to 10 talented students to be TFK Kid Reporters…

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All About Stars

May 1, 2025

Look up at the night sky. Do you see a light? It might be a star. Stars are balls of hot gas. They are very far away. But many shine brightly enough for us to see. Star Light, Star Bright…

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Seeing in Space

May 1, 2025

In December 2021, a new telescope was launched into space. It was the James Webb Space Telescope. It took a long time to build. It cost a lot of money. The Webb telescope is one of a kind. It is…

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Space Explorers

April 25, 2025

Astronauts are trained for space travel. This means a lot of work. After training, some astronauts go to space. Here are some of the things they might do on a mission. Spacewalks Sometimes, astronauts go outside. They suit up. This…

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Earth’s Moon

April 18, 2025

The moon is the closest natural object to Earth. Look up! You can see it in the night sky. Sometimes, you can see it during the day. Learn more. The moon is a large rock. It gets hit by smaller…

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Moon Missions

April 18, 2025

In 1969, people landed on the moon for the first time. The mission was part of the Apollo program. It was run by NASA. That is the United States space agency. There were many Apollo missions. Here are five of…

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The Solar System

April 11, 2025

There are eight planets in our solar system. Each one travels on a path around the sun. Those path are called orbits. Learn about each planet. Mercury Mercury is the smallest planet in our solar system. It is the closest…

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The Sun and Seasons

April 11, 2025

Earth has four seasons. They are spring, summer, fall, and winter. The Earth moves around the sun. One trip takes a year. Earth is tilted as it moves. This is what causes the seasons. The equator is an imaginary line…

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Environment

Cada acción cuenta

March 19, 2025

El Día de la Tierra es el 22 de abril. Se celebra en todo el mundo. La gente colabora con el planeta. ¿Ayudarás? Todo el mundo puede participar. Hay cosas sencillas que puedes hacer. Tus acciones podrían tener un gran…

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