The Week Junior

"When you are young, you’re naturally curious about the world and everything in it. But the world seems made for grown-ups; complex and unknowable. That’s why we’ve created The Week Junior. It explains the news and events in ways that children understand; immediate, colourful, exciting. From news to nature, science to geography, and sport to books, The Week Junior explores an extraordinary array of topics from around the globe. Written to engage a young person’s point of view, without spoon-feeding or patronising, it explains events in a safe, accessible and inspiring way."

King takes a break due to illness

Counsellors of State

US air attacks target sites in Middle East

Women make Grammys history

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

Northern Ireland Assembly returns

Turbulent times

WORD OF THE WEEK

THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

Sheep warm Welsh homes

Story bus for Ukrainian kids

Runaway monkey found

Survey reveals mental health barriers

Around the world

Is it ok to keep an exotic pet? • Some people think they should be left in their native habitat.

The creative mind studying science • Maya Hanspal on the qualities that push her on.

Star of second-hand style

Reading for old friends

THEY SAID IT!

Tiny ants can change lions’ diets

A floating ant invasion

Rooks flock together to nest

Research sheds light on hedgerows

Rosy-faced lovebird

Good week

Bad week

What is the most sociable animal at the zoo?

Where are rainforests in the UK? • There are wild, lush forests in the west waiting to be explored.

Fascinating creatures living in UK rainforests

Growing fresh food in space

A little helicopter’s last flight

New treatment helps boy hear for first time

Green spaces strengthen bones

The camera that sees like an animal

Celebrating an important event • The Week Junior welcomed students to a special workshop for Children’s Mental Health Week.

Gold for Team GB teenagers

Gladiator Games

THE WEEK’S WINNERS…

Love your mates • Friendships are important, so show your pals how much you value them.

Seven ways to make your friend feel fab

“I love my best friend”

Fun films for half-term • There are some wild adventures on offer in the cinema.

Three new shows to stream at home

5 books about women in science • Reads to celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science on 11 February.

How to Say No to Your Phone

Lindsay Hassock • The author tells The Week Junior what he likes doing away from his phone.

READERS RECOMMEND • Name: Jemma

Join the club! • Some of the best sports games to play on mobile devices.

PODCAST OF THE WEEK

VIDEO OF THE WEEK

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK

How to write an ode

Puzzles

That’s unbelievable!

Editors’ note

CHARITY OF THE WEEK

Fundraising for joy • Name: Emily

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Teacher OF THE WEEK

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