"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."
US calls for ceasefire in Gaza
Difficulties for Israeli PM
Pakistan’s PM chosen
Sand dune mystery solved
IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…
Welsh farmers protest new scheme
Farming in Wales
WORD OF THE WEEK
THIS WEEK IN HISTORY
New hope for empty places
Books champion diversity
Tall horse is a top trumper
Raye sweeps music awards
Around the world
Should parks be closed at night? • Some public parks are locked after dark to prevent people going in.
What you need to know
LAST WEEK’S POLL
Three reasons why parks should be closed at night
Three reasons why parks should not be closed at night
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Helpful support for local wildlife • David Wembridge wants everyone to get involved.
Taking up the top job
A pair of new film stars
“”THEY SAID IT!
A magical world under the sea
A new snake species
Tiny wrens are out and about
The Big Plastic Count is back
Good week
Bad week
Cinnamon frogs
How do you stop animals getting bored?
A special month for Muslims • Ramadan is one of the most important times of year for the Muslim community.
What Ramadan means to you
Neanderthal glue shows planning
Our closest relatives
Photos of the week
Golden glory in Glasgow
Inspirational captain
THE WEEK’S WINNERS…
Learning to let go • Finding a way to forgive helps you leave bad feelings behind.
Tips for forgiving and being kinder to yourself
Focus on how you feel
Heart of the Nation • An exhibition celebrates people who moved to Britain to work for the NHS.
More museums with great online resources
5 stories about people of the past • Read all about some of the inspirational figures who have shaped our world.
Black Hole Cinema Club
Christopher Edge • The Black Hole Cinema Club author on why he is waiting for Hollywood to call.
READERS RECOMMEND
YOUR TURN
Remembering an author – and friend • Writer Kate Saunders was “brilliantly silly”.
BOOK BITES
ON MY SHELF
Embracing change • The games industry is changing – and everyone is welcome.
GAME OF THE WEEK
PODCAST OF THE WEEK
WEBSITE OF THE WEEK
Draw a Maurice Sendak monster
Puzzles
A strange place for a lie down
Alex the rabbit drives to fame
Look out for glitter poo at the zoo
A hopeful hippo for president
Editor’s note
CHARITY OF THE WEEK
Bake sale helps planet
Jamie Oliver’s Good School Food Awards
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Teacher OF THE WEEK
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Quiz of the week
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