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A Spooky Movie

October 11, 2018

An angry pumpkin, scary garden gnomes, and a gang of giant gummy bears are just a few of the creepy curiosities in the new movie Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween. The film, based on the popular Goosebumps books by R.L. Stine,…

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Safe in School

September 27, 2018

COX'S BAZAR, Bangladesh — Just as the last little kid walks single-file out the door, about 30 very eager 7- to 10-year-olds burst in to take their place. Quickly, they claim spots around the perimeter of the lively one-room Golap…

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Should Plastic Straws Be Banned?

September 20, 2018

People are taking a stand against plastic straws. On July 1, Seattle, Washington, became the first major U.S. city to ban plastic straws. Eight days later, Starbucks announced plans to phase out single-use plastic straws by 2020. More companies and…

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Pack Your Bags

September 7, 2018

Have you heard of the Hanging Temple of Hengshan, in China? What about the Chocolate Hills, in the Philippines? These places and dozens of others are featured in The Atlas Obscura Explorer’s Guide for the World’s Most Adventurous Kid, by…

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Meet Our Kid Reporters

September 7, 2018

This year’s TFK Kid Reporters were chosen from 300 applicants in a nationwide competition. The crew will report on local and national news for TIME for Kids. Here are some fun facts about our newest reporters. Want to be a…

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Down to a Science

August 31, 2018

Science lovers, unite! At the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF), around 1,700 science-obsessed kids from nearly 80 countries set out to make a difference in the world—and win big. The new documentary Science Fair follows nine of…

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Building to the Beat

August 30, 2018

When Mike Ford was a kid, he dreamed of being a car designer. But when he was 11, things changed. That’s when he went to a car-design program and ended up learning about architecture instead. “As a youngster, I was…

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TFK Kid Reporter Summer Book Reviews

August 24, 2018

TFK Kid Reporters Benje Choucroun, Christopher Nguyen and Nolan Watson review two of the summer's exciting new books. Book Title: Peeves Author: Mike Van Waes Reviewed by TFK Kid Reporter: Benje Choucroun Genre: Science Fiction Number of pages: 336 …

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Lin-Manuel Miranda

July 26, 2018

Lin-Manuel Miranda is a writer, singer, composer, songwriter, rapper and actor, best known for creating and starring in the Broadway musicals In the Heights and Hamilton. Lin-Manuel Miranda was born on January 16, 1980, in New York City. He was…

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TFK Kid Reporter Summer Book Reviews

July 20, 2018

TFK Kid Reporters Erin Jeon and Luke Joachim review two of the summer's exciting new releases. Book Title: Eleanor Roosevelt, Fighter for Justice Author: Ilene Cooper Reviewed by: TFK Kid Reporter Erin Jeon Genre: Biography Number of…

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TFK Kid Reporter Summer Book Reviews

July 6, 2018

TFK Kid Reporters Natalie Chen and Gabrielle Hurd review two of summer's most exciting new books. Book Title: My Year in the Middle Author: Lila Quintero Weaver Reviewed by: TFK Kid Reporter Natalie Chen Genre: Historical Fiction …

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TFK Kid Reporter Summer Book Reviews

June 29, 2018

TFK Kid Reporters Gitanjali Rao and Simar Khanuja review two of summer's most buzz-worthy books. Book Title: The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl Author: Stacy McAnulty Reviewed by: TFK Kid Reporter Gitanjali Rao Genre: Realistic Fiction Number of pages:…

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Cool Science

June 15, 2018

When scientist and author Jack Challoner was a kid, he asked a lot of questions: What is air made of? Why is glass transparent? Why does sugar dissolve in water? He spent summers in his family’s garden doing science experiments…

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TFK: Making Headlines

June 11, 2018

On May 30, I went to the White House Sports and Fitness Day. I was there to cover the announcement of the new President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition. I arrived at the White House, went through security and…

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TFK Kid Reporter Summer Book Reviews

June 8, 2018

Time for Kids Kid Reporters Marley Alburez and Aanand Mehta review two of summer's most buzz-worthy books. Book Title: Annie’s Life in Lists Author: Kristin Mahoney Reviewed by TFK Kid Reporter Marley Alburez Genre: Fiction Number of…

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All Kinds of Minds

June 1, 2018

Imagine. Tinker. Create. Successful inventors have long followed these steps. In her new book, Calling All Minds, Temple Grandin explores the history and science behind many of the world’s most groundbreaking inventions. She told TFK that her goal is to…

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Hanging Up Her Helmet

May 25, 2018

Race-car driver Danica Patrick is a legend. In 2008, she became the first woman to win an IndyCar race. Now she’s retiring from the track. Patrick’s last race will be at the Indianapolis 500 on Memorial Day 2018. During Patrick’s…

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All in the Family

April 27, 2018

Everyone’s favorite family of superheroes is back in theaters on June 15. In Pixar’s Incredibles 2, Elastigirl is busy fighting crime while Mr. Incredible takes care of their kids, Violet, Dash, and baby Jack-Jack. Life isn’t easy for the family,…

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Liar, Liar

April 19, 2018

Can you tell when someone is lying? Pants on Fire is a new podcast game show by Gen-Z Media that puts listeners’ truth-detecting skills to the test. In each episode, kid contestants are asked to decide which of two “experts”…

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Rhyming in the Ring

April 19, 2018

Knockout, by K.A. Holt, is about a boy named Levi. As a baby, Levi suffered from a medical condition that made it hard for him to breathe. Now a seventh grader, Levi has recovered but still feels trapped. His dad…