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.
China relaxes travel rules
The beginnings of Covid-19
Tributes paid to Pope Benedict XVI
IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…
New Year’s Eve celebrated
The NHS faces challenging winter
Who to call if you’re sick
WORD OF THE WEEK
THIS WEEK IN HISTORY
Westwood remembered
School is built back greener
Sheep talked into rescue
New Year Honours list revealed
Around the world
Should screen time be limited? • Some people think we spend too much time looking at screens.
Mo Gilligan’s steps to success • From free school meals to Saturday night TV star.
A young mayor’s dream
Rapper gran is a cat fan
Life is still thriving in logged forests
Logging and palm oil
Snowdrops nod towards spring
Male jaguars become friends
Good week Bad week
Animal of the week
How do animals find their babies in herds?
The country born out of revolution • Find out how Russia became the Soviet Union for almost 70 years.
The people who helped form the Soviet Union
Big breakthrough for green energy
Sea-salt batteries give hope
Photos of the week
Lauren James sets 2023 goals
THE WEEK’S WINNERS…
England to play Brazil
Beat the winter blues • Join the Red January challenge and get moving every day this month.
“Being outside makes you feel alive!”
Top tips for new REDers
This year’s biggest films • Get ready for a year of exciting new films, with live-action adventures and fantastical animated tales.
Three of 2023’s most exciting new instalments
Gamers buckle up for fun • We take a look at the most exciting, thrilling games that are due out in the next few months.
VIDEO OF THE WEEK
GAME OF THE WEEK
WEBSITE OF THE WEEK
5 books full of indoor activities • Liven up winter weekends with these books packed with fun things to try out inside.
Saving Neverland
Abi Elphinstone • The Saving Neverland author shares shark facts and her favourite books.
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Make a podcast • Get yourself heard and have fun when you…
HOW, WHAT, WHERE?
“IT’S A GREAT FEELING”
Whizz up some hot chocolate
Puzzles
That’s unbelievable!
Editor’s note
CHARITY OF THE WEEK
Afternoon tea at the Houses of Parliament
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Teacher OF THE WEEK
POPJAM
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Quiz of the week
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