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Clouds cover the sky. Wind howls. Rain pours. These can all happen during a storm. A storm is a type of weather. Some storms are extreme. Learn about four types of storms. Thunderstorm During a thunderstorm, the sky is dark.…
Storms can be scary. They can cause damage. But there are ways to stay safe. Here are some tips. Prepare a kit. Include water and canned food (above). Have enough for several days. Prepare for a loss of power.…
Clouds are made up of tiny water droplets. When the water gets heavy, it falls to the ground. This is called precipitation. There are different forms of precipitation. Some are liquid. Some are solid. Rain Rain falls from the clouds.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
