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Grace Lin entered a writing contest when she was young. She won fourth place. That inspired her to make books. Now, she has made more than 20 books for kids. Read on to learn more about Lin. Lin is a…
Reading stories is fun. So is writing them. Stories are like a roller coaster. They have ups and downs. A story has three main parts. The beginning is the first part. We meet the characters. We learn the setting. That…
Kids everywhere celebrate birthdays. But not everyone celebrates the same way. Here are five traditions. Piñatas are popular in Mexico. A piñata is filled with candy. Kids take turns hitting it with a stick. The piñata breaks…
A piñata can be made with things you have at home. Here are the steps. Draw a shape on cardboard. You need two sides. You also need borders. This is a cactus shape. Cut the shapes with scissors. Ask an…
The moon is Earth’s closest neighbor. Look up! You can see it in the night sky. Sometimes, you can see it during the day. The moon is a large rock. (Above) It is one-fourth the size of the Earth. The…
In 1969, people landed on the moon for the first time. The mission was part of the Apollo program. It was run by NASA. That is the United States space agency. There were many Apollo missions. Here are five of…
Reporters use writing to tell readers the news. Photojournalists use photographs. Sometimes, the pictures they make appear alongside a news story. But sometimes, the photos take center stage. In a photo essay, a photojournalist can tell a powerful story with…
A need is something you cannot live without. A want is something that makes you feel good. Knowing the difference can help you be money-smart. Food NEEDS Food is something people need each day. Some kids buy school lunch. Adults…
It is good to know how much things cost. Here are the prices of some different things. A small pack of colored pencils costs about one dollar. This is a movie ticket. It costs about ten dollars. You can also…
This week’s issue of TIME for Kids features news stories about the planet’s population, an international conference, and the World Cup. Each of these stories is about an issue of interest to people worldwide—not just those who live in your…
Terje Isungset is a drummer. He makes instruments out of something pretty cool. He uses ice! The instruments are played at the Ice Music Festival Norway. That is in Europe. Would you like to go to this concert? Under Construction …
Music of Recycling is an orchestra in Spain. Young people play instruments made from repurposed materials. Here are three of the instruments. Double Bass (Above) Meet Fernando Solar. He is the orchestra’s luthier. That is a person who makes stringed…
Waste is anything you get rid of. Too much waste is harmful to the environment. Here are three ways to create less of it. Reduce Buy less. Make sure to buy only what you need. Choose items with less packaging.…
Giving gifts is fun. But it can make a lot of waste. Here are some ideas for “greener” gifts. They are more planet-friendly. Choose Used (Above) Find gifts that have been gently used. Go to a thrift store. Or…
