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Best Inventions of 2022

February 3, 2023

Every year, TIME magazine makes a list of the best inventions. TIME picked 200 inventions in 2022. Read about seven of them here. They change how we work. They change how we play. Bear Hugs Hugimals are stuffed animals. They…

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Health

Summer Snacking

May 21, 2021

Popsicles are a summer treat. But are they good fuel for playing outside? Here are some healthy snack ideas from cookbook author Katie Kimball. 1. Make a System. A snack schedule makes everyone happier. Create one with your family. Then…

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Environment

On the Farm

February 22, 2019

Welcome to the farm! Farms are places where food is grown or raised. Life on the farm is fun—and busy! See for yourself. Let’s visit a farm together. Many farms grow crops. These fruits and vegetables start as seeds. Farmers…

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TFK Press Club

How Are You Learning?

January 28, 2022

Hello again, Junior Journalist! School is a big part of your life—and we know it’s an extra-special adventure right now. This week’s assignment is to explore how kids are learning. Mission 3: How Are You Learning? Since the COVID-19 pandemic…

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Science

The Changing Year

August 26, 2022

Every year has four seasons. They are summer, fall, winter, and spring. The weather changes with the season. Read about each season below. Which one do you like best? Summer Summer is the warmest season. Fruit grows on trees.…

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World

All Kinds of School

September 10, 2021

Kids go to school to learn. Some schools are big. Some are small. Some are near and some are far. What is your school like? Some schools are in the country. Country schools might be far from home. Kids…

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Science

A Kid's Best Friend

July 7, 2021

Researchers recently studied the bond between kids and animals. They recruited 30 children and their dogs. The kids brought their dogs to a large, empty room. The kids walked around the space. Sometimes, they paused or changed direction. “The…

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Entertainment

Meet an Author

March 17, 2017

Gail Gibbons has written and illustrated more than 100 books. She talked to TFK about her work. Did you like to write and draw as a child? I spent a lot of time drawing and painting. I loved to read.…

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Technology

¡Qué idea excelente!

February 17, 2017

Inventores crean o construyen nuevas cosas para ayudarnos a vivir mejor nuestras vidas. Mira cinco nuevas invenciones geniales. ¿Cuál es tu favorita? Una batata especial Niños en partes de África no reciben suficiente vitamina A. Es importante para una buena…

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Science

Measuring Up!

January 24, 2018

We can learn about the world around us by taking measurements. Different tools help us make different kinds of measurements. Here are a few tools for measuring. Thermometer A thermometer measures temperature. It tells us how hot or cold something…

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World

Desert Life

February 24, 2017

This is a scorpion. It is one kind of animal that lives in this hot, dry habitat. What Is a Desert? A desert is a place that has very little rainfall. Most deserts get less than 10 inches of rain…

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Health

Inside Your Mouth

October 14, 2021

Let’s learn about the mouth. It is an important part of the human body. You use your mouth to eat, drink, talk, and breathe. Your mouth can show how you feel. Smile! Your mouth has lips. Lips cover the…

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Animals

Time to Eat!

December 22, 2025

Animals have favorite foods. Rabbits eat plants. They eat grass and leaves. Foxes eat other animals. Some animals eat all kinds of things. Different animals have different diets. Learn about some of them here. Meat Eaters Lions are carnivores.…

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Science

Types of Scientists

September 22, 2023

There are many kinds of scientists. Each is an expert in a type of science. Some study animals. Others study the Earth or space. Read about four scientists. Planetary Scientist Jennifer Heldmann studies planets. She is looking for water…

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Community

Check the Library!

March 23, 2022

Libraries let you borrow books. Many neighborhoods have their own library. Many schools have a library. Take a look at what is at the library. Rows of Books Libraries have all kinds of books. There are sections for fiction and…

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Community

Time to Celebrate!

December 7, 2018

It’s winter! Do you celebrate a special holiday? Lots of people do. There are many customs and traditions. Take a look. Some people celebrate Christmas. They decorate a Christmas tree. They hang ornaments on its branches. This tradition is about…

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Animals

All About Owls

September 23, 2016

Night Creatures Owls are nocturnal. They are active at night. They sleep during the day when the sun is shining. Silent Flyers Owls fly quietly. How do they do it? The secret is their long wings and the shape of…

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