The Week Junior is a brilliant current affairs magazine for children aged between 8 and 14. It’s filled with fascinating stories and information, written to engage curious young minds and encourage them to explore and understand the world around them.
Kenya counts its animals
Help arrives in Haiti
Leaders discuss Afghanistan
IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…
Record bids for City of Culture
TAPESTRY
THIS WEEK IN HISTORY
The Lady Godiva legend
Greens agree to power deal
Tapestry finds a new home
A record Channel crossing
Teenager sails around Britain
THE WEEK’S SILLIEST HEADLINE
Around the world
Can robots replace artists? • Some people believe machines can compete with sculptors.
What you need to know
The difference sport can make • Kylie Grimes explains the benefits of competing.
Driven to be a champion
A new classroom creator
“THEY SAID IT!”
Chimps have good manners
PRACTISE SMART RECYCLING
A brilliant bonobo
Umbrella algae discovered
Good week
Bad week
Fox squirrel
What do you enjoy about being a keeper?
The people who map the country • The Ordnance Survey knows every corner of the nation.
Three fun facts about Ordnance Survey
A mammoth journey
Yuka the woolly mammoth
“Hatching” a giant ancient turtle egg
Rings reveal Saturn’s core secrets
Camouflage for robots
Photos of the week
The Hundred heroes are crowned
THE WEEK’S WINNERS...
The Hundred numbers
Be brave and beat your fear • Being brave boosts your confidence and helps you enjoy new experiences.
Tips for facing your fears
Athlete Ellie Simmonds on handling her nerves
Underwater Agents • Journey below the surface with this live science show.
Three of the world’s loudest animals
Middle-earth moves to the UK
THIS WEEK’S WATCH LIST
Ghoul power! • Arietta of Spirits is a spooky island adventure.
CHANNEL OF THE WEEK
UPDATE OF THE WEEK
WEBSITE OF THE WEEK
5 translated books to explore • Celebrate World KidLit Month with these tales written in different languages.
BOOK OF THE WEEK
WIN! • We’re giving away six copies of If I Ran the Country
Rich Knight • The If I Ran the Country writer reveals the things that have inspired him.
READERS RECOMMEND
Play softball • Grab a bat and try to become a big hit when you…
HOW, WHAT, WHERE?
“IT’S FUN AND VERY EXCITING”
Get ready for school
Win school supplies with Maped Helix
Toddler invades football pitch
A very expensive slice off cake
Walrus makes motorboat his home
Vote is held on best public loo
Editor’s note
Arts and Homelessness International
Meat-free Mondays
Race for charity
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Quiz of the week
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