The Week Junior

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.

Summit to save the ocean

Losses in the Amazon

Protests against Covid rules spread

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

Mauritius claims Chagos Islands

Search begins for Ambassador Schools

WORD OF THE WEEK • DIAMOND

THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

Baroness Lawrence

Police chief steps down

Big price for black diamond

Dog paints for charity

Rare prehistoric art on display

Around the world

Should young people rent toys? • Some people say renting instead of buying is better for the planet.

What you need to know

LAST WEEK’S POLL

YES • Three reasons why renting toys is better than buying them

NO • Three reasons why renting toys is not better than buying them

Boosting your brain power • Understand the mind with Dr Ranj.

A remarkable volunteer

The superhuman diver

“”THEY SAID IT!

Schools sign up to help planet

ECO TIP OF THE WEEK • GO ON A MAGICAL NATURE TOUR

Powerful pollinators

Renewing a mangrove forest

Good week

Bad week

Animal of the week • Tiger

How many species of animal are there in total?

How Europe is exploring space • Plans for the European Space Agency started 60 years ago.

Three European astronauts who have lived on the ISS

Big step for paralysed people

Bionic eye breakthrough

Photos of the week

Basketball brothersdo battle

THE WEEK’S WINNERS…

Family competition

Make a self-care kit • Discover the tools to comfort yourself whenever you might need them.

Robyn’s self-care kit

Talk about your kit

The world of cats and dogs • Seek out this fun and interactive exhibition all about our furry friends.

Three famous fictional cats and dogs

Switching it up • Nintendo reveals more new games for its console.

5 great new graphic novels • Dive into the exciting world of drawings and doodles with this fantastic selection.

The Boy Whose Wishes Came True

Helen Rutter • The Boy Whose Wishes Came True writer reveals her connection to Archie.

READERS RECOMMEND

Table tennis • Grab a bat and prepare for a high-speed game of…

HOW, WHAT, WHERE?

“IT IS FUN, SO GIVE IT A TRY.”

Make an Arcimbol-dough

Puzzles

That’s unbelievable!

Editor’s note

CHARITY OF THE WEEK

My swim challenge inspired by a great book

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Teacher OF THE WEEK

POPJAM

THE WEEK Junior SHOW

Quiz of the week

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