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."

UK and Ireland disagree over plans

A close relationship

A new government established in Haiti

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

New fee for visitors to Venice

Scotland’s First Minister resigns

WORD OF THE WEEK

THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

The Scottish Parliament

Stolen spears return home

Mysterious object displayed

Rare Lego octopus found

Pupils hope for bigger dinners

THE WEEK’S SILLIEST HEADLINE

Around the world

Should pupils take time off to protest? • Some people say schooling is too important to be missed.

Finding a voice • The teenager encouraging young people to lead.

A movie star in action

Knitter wins world record

THEY SAID IT!

Digging up the secrets of mud

Cuckoos arrive from Africa

Estuaries in danger

Tree of life mapped

Good week

Bad week

Bactrian camel

Do fish make friends?

Channel Tunnel marks its 30th anniversary • The famous underwater tunnel connects England with France.

Three more tunnels that lie underwater

Distant spacecraft is back in touch

What other missions are there?

Time online linked to school attendance

Hope for new asthma treatment

Octopus inspires suction cup

Photos of the week

Teenager targets the top

THE WEEK’S WINNERS…

Garden games

The power of pets • Owning a pet is good for your health and happiness.

If you don’t own a pet

“Stroking Jess helps us feel better”

National Gallery shares art • The gallery is celebrating its 200th birthday.

The National Gallery’s Big Birthday Weekend

5 books inspired by myth and legend • Immerse yourself in these stories, which draw on classic tales from history.

Ember Spark and the Thunder of Dragons

Abi Elphinstone • The Ember Spark creator on how a trip to the shops can inspire her.

READERS RECOMMEND

A deep dive into ocean life • Put on your virtual flippers and become a marine biologist in Endless Ocean Luminous.

APP OF THE WEEK

VIDEO OF THE WEEK

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK

Wash a car like an expert

Puzzles

That’s unbelievable!

Editor’s note

CHARITY OF THE WEEK

Helping the hedgehogs

GET INVOLVED • Young Weather Photographer of the Year

YOUR PHOTOS • We’d love to see your snaps. Send them to us at hello@theweekjunior.co.uk Don’t forget to tell us why you took them.

Teacher OF THE WEEK

READERS RESPOND

THE WEEK Junior SHOW

Quiz of the week

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