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Manuel Fettner soars through the air at the FIS Men’s Ski Jumping World Cup, on December 11. The event took place in the snowy mountains of Klingenthal, Germany…
Sylvia Earle is a marine biologist. She’s one of the ocean’s biggest defenders. TIME’s Aryn Baker spoke to her about protecting the seas and Earle’s dream of access to submersibles for all. 1. You’ve written several books about the ocean.…
There’s no question that 2021 was as momentous as 2020. Like last year, this one was defined by wildfires and protests for social justice. And around the world, the pandemic continues. But 2021 was also the year the world moved…
In this week's cover story interview, TFK Kid Reporter Miguel Madero talks to Stephen Blue about this week's cover story, "Pictures of 2021." Click the Read Aloud icon above to listen to this segment from the TIME for Kids Explains…
A volcano in Indonesia erupted on December 4. Mount Semeru shot clouds of ash 40,000 feet into the air. Hot gas and lava killed at least 34 people. Others are still missing. “Trees, farms, houses are scorched, everything is covered…
On December 5, the 11th Nautic Paddle, the world’s largest paddleboard race, took place in Paris, France. About 1,000 competitors raced on the river Seine.
Why does a squirrel have a bushy tail? It’s for. . . A. storing nuts. B. keeping up with fashion trends. C. staying warm in winter. The answer is C. When a squirrel is in a…
Looking for a cool new book this season? TFK Kid Reporters read and reviewed some of the best books of the year. Barb the Last Berzerker: Book 1 Barb of Bailiwick is the last Berzerker of her generation. The rest…
A year has passed since the first TIME Kid of the Year TV special aired on Nickelodeon. We introduced Bellen, Gitanjali, Ian, Jordan, and Tyler. Gitanjali was named the 2020 Kid of the Year. Since then, these kids have been…
Every year, TIME for Kids highlights inventions that are making the world better and a bit more fun. Before adding an invention to the list, we ask ourselves a few questions. How original is the idea? What will its impact…
In this week's cover story interview, TFK Kid Reporter Abby Rogers talks to Allie Singer about this week's cover story, "Best Inventions of 2021." Click the Read Aloud icon above to listen to this segment from the TIME for Kids…
Scientists in South Africa have reported a new variant of the virus that causes COVID-19. It’s called Omicron. It has since been found in other parts of the world. Countries have restricted travel from South Africa and other African nations.…
The province of Quebec, in Canada, typically produces 70% of the world’s maple syrup. This year, the harvest fell short. So in November, Quebec Maple Syrup Producers said they would release 50 million pounds of the sweet stuff from their…
A worker studies a burned-out sequoia on November 19. The tree stands in Redwood Mountain Grove, in California’s Kings Canyon National Park. The grove was dev…
Janet Yellen is the 78th United States secretary of the treasury. TFK Kid Reporter David Murtagh interviewed her in Washington, D.C. cBBiOqDH 1. Could you explain what the U.S. Treasury does? The Treasury department is concerned with making sure that…
Why does an airplane fly? Because. . . A. it doesn’t like to walk. B. it’s lifted by fast-moving air. C. heat from the Earth lifts it up. The answer is B. When an engine pulls a plane forward,…
The band is back together! Sing 2 showcases the crew of lovable animals from the 2016 animated musical Sing. And it adds a notable new character. Clay Calloway is a lion who’s a famous musician. He’s voiced by Bono, the…
The best toys of 2021 might make for a magical holiday season. With Magic Mixies, mix up a potion and— poof! —summon a new stuffed pet. With Lego Vidiyo Party, create a music video in real time, wherever you are,…
