"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."
Charities call for more aid in Gaza
A report from Gaza
Women go on strike for fair treatment
Mangrove photos celebrated
IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…
Storm Babet brings flooding
Volunteers rescue starfish
WORD OF THE WEEK
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Labour wins by-elections
Unique band represents UK
Record-breaking pumpkins
RSPB youth groups mark 80 years
THE WEEK’S SILLIEST HEADLINE
Around the world
Is pizza better than pasta? • Both are popular but some people say that crust is a must.
What you need to know
LAST WEEK’S POLL
Three reasons why pizza is better than pasta
Three reasons why pizza is not better than pasta
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
The brainy inventor • Joshua Blackburn devised a clever word game.
Celebrating differences
A prize-winning scientist
“” THEY SAID IT!
Frogs that pretend to be poo
The world’s first redheads
Large red slugs reach a peak
Laying a trap for a hungry crab
Barbary macaque
Create a special cover for our Christmas issue • Fire up your imagination – and get ready to design our front page.
MEET THE JUDGES
HOW TO ENTER
Hidden rooms found in pyramid
Ancient words uncovered
Northern Ireland’s changing coastline
Photos of the week
Strong success for teacher
School support
THE WEEK’S WINNERS…
Make a difference • Do something to help others on Make a Difference Day.
How to be a great helper
“I enjoy helping younger kids”
The team solving spooky mysteries • New CBBC series Spooky Files is a funny and scary Halloween delight.
Three films for a Halloween movie night
5 books for people who love gaming • These reads will help you improve your skills, and even create a game of your own.
Adventures in Time: Fall of the Aztecs
Dominic Sandbrook • The historian tells us what he learned from writing about the Aztecs.
READERS RECOMMEND
YOUR TURN
A spine-tingling tale • Gabriel Dylan tells us about his love of all things spooky.
BOOK BITES
ON MY SHELF
Living for the city • Have you got the skills to build the perfect place to live?
VIDEO OF THE WEEK
GAME OF THE WEEK
WEBSITE OF THE WEEK
Make a straw skeleton
Puzzles
Mega pumpkin breaks record
Peculiar pet names from the past
An udderly relaxing luxury retreat
Politicians meet at Disneyland
Editor’s note
CHARITY OF THE WEEK
Restore nature now
Win your school a story-filled bookcase
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Teacher OF THE WEEK
READERS RESPOND
THE WEEK Junior SHOW
Quiz of the week
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