Rebecca Katzman
Rebecca Katzman is an Associate Editor at TIME For Kids. Before joining the TFK team in 2016, she worked at Modern Farmer and Country Living magazines. Becca loves writing about extreme weather and space exploration for TFK, and enjoys learning about new books, movies, and toys for kids. When she was in elementary school, "TFK Fridays" were her favorite part of the school week.
Best Buds
What happens when an awkward middle school boy meets a defective robot? Ron's Gone Wrong tells the story of an unlikely friendship. It's between seventh grader Barney Pudowski and his robot, Ron. Jack Dylan Grazer voices the role of…
Major Oil Spill
A faulty underwater pipeline has leaked at least 126,000 gallons of oil into the Pacific Ocean. The leak happened off the coast of California on October 2. The spill may be the largest to occur in California since 2015. An…
8 Questions for Samuel Ramsey
Samuel Ramsey, or Dr. Sammy, works for the United States Department of Agriculture. He's an entomologist. That's a scientist who studies insects. TFK's Rebecca Katzman spoke with Dr. Sammy about his job and what insects can teach us about ourselves.…
Back in Class
Kids all over the country have returned to classrooms. This is usually an exciting time. But this year, the excitement is again mixed with uncertainty. "I'm wondering if school will be back to normal, or if it'll be the same…
The 16th Summer Paralympic Games kicked off in Tokyo, Japan, on August 24. More than 4,000 athletes with a disability gathered from around the world to compete. This year's Games feature 539 events across 22 sports. These include table tennis,…
A Volcano Erupts
On April 9, a volcano called La Soufrière erupted on Saint Vincent. Thousands of people on the island in the Caribbean Sea were forced to evacuate their homes. The massive explosion sent hot ash 32,000 feet into the sky. For…
Return of the Cicadas
Parts of the eastern United States and Midwest will witness an extraordinary natural event this spring. Trillions of Brood 10 cicadas are expected to emerge in mid-May after 17 years underground. They'll likely be around until late June or July.…
Ready to Experiment?
The first episode of Emily's Wonder Lab, on Netflix, is about things that glow. In an experiment, host Emily Calandrelli teaches a group of kids how to make fluorescent paint. "Oh, no, no! I put too much [cornstarch] in," one…
A conch shell discovered 90 years ago in France is now thought to be the oldest instrument of its kind. Researchers say it's about 18,000 years old. The shell was found in a cave in France's Pyrenees region in 1931.…
Meet an Activist
Rebekah Bruesehoff, 14, enjoys playing field hockey, baking, and reading fantasy books. She's also an activist. Rebekah advocates for transgender rights. People who are transgender don't identify with the gender assigned to them at birth. "When I was born, everybody…
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