"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."
Lionesses inspire the nation
What next for England?
F-16 fighter jets to be sent to Ukraine
Activists win US climate case
IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…
British Museum items go missing
The Sutton Hoo treasures
WORD OF THE WEEK
THIS WEEK IN HISTORY
Scottish doctors’ pay deal
Take-off for a family flight
Famous windmill for sale
Vote for your Tree of the Year
THE WEEK’S SILLIEST HEADLINE
Around the world
Should the very rich pay more tax? • Some people think that wealth ought to be spread more fairly.
Telling the story of human history • Professor Alice Roberts is inspired by the past.
A friend to injured birds
Young player helps town
THEY SAID IT!
Horses recognise human emotions
Animals show feelings
Hear a great green bush-cricket
Uncovering the secrets of an ancient city • Researchers are finding new treasures in Pompeii’s ruins.
Three astonishing discoveries at Pompeii
Himalayas’ height is a puzzle
The history of Olympus Mons
Scientists use plastic in a new soap recipe
Scottish stones used for Mars test
Strong gripper made from paper ribbons
Photos of the week
A cycle sport spectacular
Rainbow reward
THE WEEK’S WINNERS…
Tune into your body clock • Circadian rhythms keep your health and happiness ticking along.
Tips for a healthy body clock
The circadian rhythm cycle
Hull celebrates freedom • An arts festival about the joy of human expression.
Three more events to try this weekend
5 books full of thrills and chills • These adventure stories are so gripping you won’t be able to put them down.
Read, Scream, Repeat • Thirteen spine-tingling tales collected by Jennifer Killick.
Jennifer Killick • The author explains why “stink-eye” is a fantastic expression in a story.
READERS RECOMMEND
Choose your next favourite book • Finishing a book means starting another, so how to pick what to read next?
READING HERO
Pick up a puzzler • Four mobile games to try out that will put your brain to the test.
APP OF THE WEEK
PODCAST OF THE WEEK
WEBSITE OF THE WEEK
Keep a nature diary
Puzzles
School starters go two by two
A weird and wonderful dinner
A close encounter of the furry kind
Works of art from a machine
Editor’s note
CHARITY OF THE WEEK
Arbaeen and Ashura
Become a Team GB Mini Mascot
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Teacher OF THE WEEK
READERS RESPOND
THE WEEK Junior SHOW
Quiz of the week
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