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.
US visit to Taiwan angers China
Taiwan in numbers
Workers strike over Komodo ticket prices
IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…
Reef shows signs of recovery
Commonwealth Games success
A multicultural city
WORD OF THE WEEK
THIS WEEK IN HISTORY
Cuts made to pocket money
Scottish island up for sale
Crisp packets saving lives
Tributes to campaigner Roy Hackett
Around the world
Is exploring space worth the money? • Some say that the money would be better spent closer to home.
The author who’s strong and tough • Rico Hinson-King’s words are inspiring readers.
England’s super fan
A very old student
THEY SAID IT!
Saving Scotland’s rainforests
Water voles return
See a sunbathing grass snake
When a nation tore in two • Britain split India into two countries 75 years ago.
Partition in popular culture
Tonga’s record eruption
Aura’s other discoveries
Photos of the week
The Premier League kicks off
Numbers game
THE WEEK’S WINNERS…
Boost your health and the planet • Making greener choices benefits our world and improves your mood.
Tips for reusing things
Resources to go green
Balloon festival lifts off • The skies above Bristol will be hosting some colourful visitors.
Other balloon festivals around the UK
Batgirl movie won’t be released
THIS WEEK’S WATCH LIST
Apps to learn a language • Make friends, find out how to order an ice cream and boost your brain by learning a language.
GAME OF THE WEEK
CHANNEL OF THE WEEK
WEBSITE OF THE WEEK
5 brilliant books for gamers • If you love gaming, you’re sure to enjoy these thrilling, action-packed stories.
A Beginner’s Guide to Ruling the Galaxy
David Solomons • The Beginner’s Guide author talks about his intriguing neighbours.
READERS RECOMMEND
Recycle books • Share your favourite reads and help others when you…
HOW, WHAT, WHERE?
“IT MEANS ALL KIDS CAN ENJOY BOOKS”
Save water
Puzzles
That’s unbelievable!
Editor’s note
CHARITY OF THE WEEK
Embracing change
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