The Week Junior

"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."

Ukraine and China leaders talk

Ukraine and the war

Huge earnings for energy company BP

Brazil protects Amazon land

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

BBC chief quits after investigation

Sue Gray investigated

WORD OF THE WEEK

THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

Teachers strike in England

Pop-up pools launched

Stone’s coronation journey

Special fossils found in Wales

Around the world

Should we stop sending cards and letters? • Some people say that snail mail should be a thing of the past.

What you need to know

LAST WEEK’S POLL

Three reasons to stop posting cards and letters

Three reasons not to stop posting cards and letters

The astronaut taking a big step • Sultan Al Neyadi has just completed a spacewalk.

Champion of the coast

A talented cover star

Solitary animals learn from others

Animals that like me-time

Hedgehogs are out snuffling

Listening in to noisy ponds

Good week

Bad week

Animal of the week

Why can some birds fly and others can’t?

The priceless collection of royal treasures • Explore the royal treasures that will star at the coronation.

Three unusual crowning ceremonies

The fungi that gobble up plastic

Carbon-eating bacteria found

Photos of the week

Globetrotters thrill fans

THE WEEK’S WINNERS…

Numbers to know

Walking is a superpower • Experts say regular walks make us happier, healthier and brainier.

Tips for a safe walk

Keep a walk journal

Standing up for what’s right • A new play follows three young people fighting for a fairer world.

Three more great stage shows on now

Ahsoka gets brand new trailer

THIS WEEK’S WATCH LIST

Build and run a city • Could you be a top town planner? Pocket City 2 lets you have a go.

5 books about kings and queens • From Queen Cleopatra to King Charles III, read up on these famous rulers.

Trixie Pickle Art Avenger: Toxic Takedown

Olaf Falafel • The author, illustrator and comedian talks about his inspiration.

READERS RECOMMEND

Visit a museum • Have fun and learn about the past when you…

HOW, WHAT, WHERE?

“YOU GO BACK IN TIME”

Be a beatboxer

Puzzles

That’s unbelievable!

Editor’s note

CHARITY OF THE WEEK

My Zambia charity work

GET INVOLVED

YOUR PHOTOS

Teacher OF THE WEEK

READERS RESPOND

THE WEEK Junior SHOW

Quiz of the week

The Week Junior