Melanie Kletter

Melanie Kletter is a Senior Editor at TIME For Kids. She joined the staff in 2013. Melanie holds a master’s degree in education from Teacher’s College, Columbia University. For TFK, Melanie has written about everything from space exploration to women’s hockey. In her free time she enjoys reading and spending time with her two children.

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Health

On the Move!

March 24, 2017

To stay healthy, you need to exercise and move your body. Here are some fun ways to get fit. Join a Team! Soccer and baseball are fun ways to add action to your day. Are there teams at your school…

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Business

Fighting Food Waste

March 10, 2017

Americans throw away many pounds of fruits and vegetables each year. That is a waste of food. It is bad for the environment. But some people are working to change it. They are selling and eating ugly food. Ugly but…

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Science

Thank You, Plants!

March 3, 2017

Do you have plants in your home or garden? Plants are all shapes and sizes. They are important for people and animals. They make our lives better in many ways. How do plants help us? Read to find out! Plants…

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Animals

Cool Cats

January 13, 2017

This is a cheetah. It is the fastest animal on land. Find out about other kinds of wild cats. Margays are small cats. They live in the jungles of Central and South America. Margays are good climbers and spend much…

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History

Dare to Dream

December 30, 2016

In some U.S. states, African Americans were treated unfairly. Martin Luther King Jr. fought to change unfair laws. Learn more about King and how he changed our country. King worked for a better future. He wanted his children to grow…

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Animals

Life in the Water

November 18, 2016

Sea mammals swim in the water. But they are not fish. They breathe air. They are warm-blooded, just like humans. Some sea mammals can also walk on land. Find out about these animals! A Slow Swimmer Manatees live in shallow…

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Science

From Egg to Animal

October 21, 2016

Most snakes come from eggs. Female snakes lay eggs on the ground. They coil around the eggs to keep them safe. Birds come from eggs. Most birds lay eggs in a nest. It takes about two weeks for the eggs…

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Animals

Taking a Trip

October 21, 2016

Do you know anyone who moves south for the winter? Some animals travel south every year. They migrate to winter homes. They go by land, sea, and air. Take a look at animals that migrate. Butterflies fly. In the fall,…

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