"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."
Earth Day climate protests
Roads blocked in Berlin
Governments begin rescues from Sudan
Eid celebrated around the world
IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…
Raab quits after bullying report
WORD OF THE WEEK
THIS WEEK IN HISTORY
Pupils discuss internet’s future
Around the world
Should the UK have more bank holidays? • Campaigners say the UK is mean compared with other countries.
Life on the farm • J.B. Gill writes about his adventures in the country.
Brazil’s environment hero
Riding a wave of success
THEY SAID IT!
Long-lost forest to be restored
Red campion flowers emerge
Clever feathers soak up liquid
Animal of the week • Colorado checkered whiptail
Good week
Bad week
How similar are wolves and dogs?
Europe’s biggest music competition • This year, Liverpool will host the Eurovision song extravaganza.
Three famous Eurovision performances
The city heated by caves
Mysteries of the Xiongnu empire are unearthed
Hands-off car approved for the UK
NEW ISSUE ALERT!
Photos of the week
Marathon wins break records
Fancy dress runners
THE WEEK’S WINNERS…
Grieving for a loved one • Talking about and celebrating your loved one’s life helps.
Make a memory box
“I’d tell other young people to talk about it.”
Free Comic Book Day • Head to a comic book shop and choose a free comic from an exciting shortlist.
Three other free comic books
Minecraft’s brand new game • Build an army of your favourite characters in Minecraft Legends.
GADGET OF THE WEEK
CHANNEL OF THE WEEK
WEBSITE OF THE WEEK
5 books about villains • Stories that peek beneath the disguises of some truly excellent baddies.
The Treasure Hunters
Lisa Thompson • The author of The Treasure Hunters reveals her real-life inspiration.
READERS RECOMMEND
YOUR TURN
Play disc golf • Pick up a frisbee and aim for targets when you…
HOW, WHAT, WHERE?
“EACH COURSE IS DIFFERENT”
Plan a coronation party
Puzzles
The bike with square wheels
The world’s shortest dog revealed
Toddler breaks into White House
Smart farmers buy posh poo
Editor’s note
CHARITY OF THE WEEK
Visiting Iceland
The Martha Mills Young Writers’ Prize
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Quiz of the week
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