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Meg Medina writes children’s books. She is also the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. Her job is to inspire young readers. Making History Medina is Cuban American. She is the first Latina to be ambassador. Writing Stories Medina used…
Storytelling is a way to connect with others. Meg Medina heard stories from her family. They were immigrants to the United States. They told her about their lives in Cuba. Medina says their stories fueled her imagination. They made her…
Spring is a season of beginnings. All around you, nature is springing to life! The weather is getting warmer. Daylight lasts longer. Look outside. Here are some signs you might see of spring. Babies are born. Baby animals are born…
Trees come back to life in the spring. They need food and water to grow. Learn how the parts of a tree keep a tree healthy. 1. Leaves Leaves soak up sunlight. This helps the tree grow. 2. Branches…
Amphibians are animals that can live on land and in water. You can find them in rivers, lakes, and forests. They eat bugs and worms. There are different kinds of amphibians. Read about some of them. Toads and Frogs …
A frog goes through four stages of life. As the frog grows, it changes. This is called metamorphosis. Here are the four stages. Egg Female frogs lay eggs. Tadpoles hatch from these eggs. It takes from one to three weeks…
National parks are natural areas that are protected by the government. Take a look at some of the national parks in the United States of America. Yosemite National Park This park is in California. There are giant sequoia trees.…
Many different kinds of animals live in national parks. Here are three. Mule deer (above) are common in Yosemite Valley. They roam through the forest. They can be seen all year round. The Grand Canyon is home to gila monsters.…
Welcome to the White House! The president of the United States lives and works here. The White House is in Washington, D.C. Take a look around. See the work that presidents do. And see how they spend their time off.…
There have been 46 U.S. presidents. Each has made a mark on the country’s history. But only a few can be called Number 1. George Washington was one of the country’s founders. He was the first president. He was elected…
How do you feel about cookies? They make people happy. That is why we buy them. Girl Scouts are pros at selling cookies. See how they run a successful cookie business. They spread the word. These Girl Scouts are…
Have you made money from doing work? Now you have a choice to make. What should you do with it? It is okay to spend some of it. You earned it. But it is also important to save money. One…
Animals benefit from working together. Plants and animals help one another too. This is called mutualism. Each species provides a service. Each helps the other survive. Read about some helpful relationships. Impalas and Oxpeckers Impalas are bitten by bugs. But…
Scientists say friendships help us stay healthy. That’s true for animals too. Unusual Pair (above) Animals can have friends from other species. Dogs and cats are very different but can get along. Cleaning Up These chimpanzees know how to…
TIME magazine made a list of last year’s best inventions. Some solve problems. Others make life easier. Some are just fun. TIME for Kids shares seven of them here. Which one do you think is the best? Fire Alert! This…
Every year, TIME magazine announces a Person of the Year. This recognition goes to someone who has had a lot of influence recently or who represents the year in some way. The title has gone to such people as Elon…
Welcome to the TIME for Kids Press Club! We always love to hear from you. Let’s make it official! By joining the TFK Press Club, you'll become a Junior Journalist and be invited to share the stories that matter most…
Sammie Vance goes to school in Indiana. She started the Buddy Bench program there. Anyone could sit on the “buddy bench.” It meant that person needed a friend. Read about Sammie’s kindness campaign. Getting Started Sammie collected plastic. Her community…
Everyone needs a friend. And it is important to be a good friend. Can you be a friend? The tips below tell you how. Introduce yourself. Say hello to someone new. Invite them to play. Ask questions to get…
Winter is a time for bundling up. It is also a time for celebrating. There are many winter holidays. Each has its customs and traditions. Do you celebrate any of these holidays? Hanukkah Hanukkah is known as the Festival…
