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Eagles on the Rise

April 17, 2025

The bald eagle, the national bird of the United States, is known for its sweeping eight-foot wingspan and fierce gaze. But not so long ago, these majestic birds were in trouble. A chemical called DDT was introduced in the 1940s.…

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Into the Unknown

April 17, 2025

The Legend of Ochi, now in theaters, begins in a small village on a remote island where people have been raised in fear of a species of creatures called the ochi. A girl, Yuri, finds a wounded baby ochi. She…

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Book Support

April 3, 2025

On a sunny Saturday morning in late February, Rohan Mukhopadhyay unpacked 10 boxes of brand-new children’s books. He was at the Beehive, a venue in Los Angeles, California, with his mom, dad, and brother. Together, they arranged the books on…

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¿Qué hay allá fuera?

March 18, 2025

La astrofísica y educadora Jackie Faherty se sintió atraída a su carrera por las preguntas que la mayoría de la gente ha tenido: ¿Por qué estamos aquí? ¿Qué es esta Tierra? “Abres tu mente a todo lo que hay en…

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Oyster Duty

March 6, 2025

To seafood lovers, oysters can be a delicious treat. Others value oysters as a source of precious pearls. But to Demi Johnson, of Gulfport, Mississippi, oysters are environmental superstars. “They’re really important,” the 15-year-old told TIME for Kids. A single…

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Walk with the Herd

February 19, 2025

Imagine seeing a herd of elephants on the busy streets of New York City. It’s hard to believe—but, in 2024, 100 life-size elephant sculptures took over downtown Manhattan. The gigantic sculptures were part of The Great Elephant Migration, a public…

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Should Kids Have Their Phones in School?

February 19, 2025

Phones are helpful, allowing kids to communicate with family and friends. But they’re also distracting—and, in school, they create difficulties for students and teachers. According to a Common Sense Media report from 2021, about 43% of kids ages 8 to…

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Medals of Honor

February 6, 2025

Now read this! The Newbery and Caldecott Medals were given out by the American Library Association on January 27. The yearly awards are important distinctions in children’s literature. The Caldecott Medal is given to a remarkable picture-book illustrator. This year’s…

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Safer Streets

February 6, 2025

One morning, Patricia Miller was taking a walk on a busy street near her home, in Goodyear, Arizona, when a car nearly jumped the curb. Thankfully, she was unharmed. But the car came “very, very close,” Miller told TIME for…

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Hitting the Slopes

February 5, 2025

ASPEN, Colorado—Eleanor Andrews, 17, felt a thrill as she ripped down the street style ski course at X Games Aspen 2025. As one of only three athletes under 18 competing in a ski event at the Games, Eleanor carved the…

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Paw and Order

January 22, 2025

Dog Man is on another mission to save the day. But this time, the beloved character from Dav Pilkey’s best-selling book series is on the big screen. The movie features Petey, the self-proclaimed “world’s most evilest cat.” Petey sets out…

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From Our Readers

January 9, 2025

In December 2024, classes around the country took part in our Service Stars bingo challenge. From spreading smiles to lending a helping hand, kids promoted kindness and made a positive difference. Now it’s your turn to shine: How are you…

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Class Act

January 9, 2025

Can you guess the price of toothpaste? How about a 12-pack of soap? A big jug of laundry detergent? These are some of the brainteasers that sixth graders at A.I. Root Middle School, in Medina, Ohio, considered recently. “It was…

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Clark’s Year

December 19, 2024

Caitlin Clark has been named TIME’s 2024 Athlete of the Year. The professional basketballer plays for the Indiana Fever and was last season’s WNBA Rookie of the Year. She’s only 22, but Clark has already made an impact on women’s…

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