"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."
Pledges made at COP28
Harry gives climate talk
Israel and Hamas resume fighting
IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…
School wins top building prize
Freezing weather chills the UK
A white Christmas
WORD OF THE WEEK
THIS WEEK IN HISTORY
Teachers’ half-day strike
Huge map needs upkeep
Postboxes bring festive joy
Ancient temple unearthed
Around the world
Should schools have a four-day week? • Some people like the idea of an extra day off at the weekend.
Teenager shows a country at war • Charity supports young Ukrainian photographer.
Out-of-this-world designers
Channelling Shakespeare
THEY SAID IT!
Blue whales back in Indian Ocean
Red squirrels’ ear tufts fluff up
Whales slow climate change
Golden mole rediscovered
Good week
Bad week
American painted lady
How do you feed animals at the zoo?
It's time for some festive fun • Discover the secrets behind the traditional pantomime.
The perfect solar system
UK scientists study asteroid
Prehistoric women hunted and were good at it
AI shows homes that leak heat
A robot digger that builds walls
Photos of the week
Cup contests for primary schools
Under-17 World Cup
THE WEEK’S WINNERS…
Snuggle season • Make the most of winter by getting cosy and spending time with others.
Snuggle season activities
The Week Junior readers share how they get cosy
The world’s greatest chocolate maker • Willy Wonka’s sweet dreams have arrived in cinemas.
Enjoy more Roald Dahl tales at home
5 daring detectives • No mystery will go unsolved with these clever, clue-spotting sleuths on the case.
Glassborn
Peter Bunzl • The Glassborn creator explains why villains are more fun to write.
READERS RECOMMEND
YOUR TURN
Run the SteamWorld • This game gets you to build a space city and explore its underground mine.
VIDEO OF THE WEEK
PODCAST OF THE WEEK
WEBSITE OF THE WEEK
Draw a snow cat
Puzzles
A nose for sniffing trainers
Bathroom style goes high fashion
The world’s poshest McDonald’s
Clay shortage stops Aardman
Editor’s note
CHARITY OF THE WEEK
Looking forward to a brighter Christmas
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