"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."
Ukraine’s forces enter Russia
Why is there a war?
Paris 2024 Olympics comes to a close
Astronauts stuck in space
IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…
People stand up against racism
The Online Safety Act
WORD OF THE WEEK
THIS WEEK IN HISTORY
Children call for ceasefire
Making gold from e-waste
Smashing a woolly record
UK’s hottest day of the year
THE WEEK’S SILLIEST HEADLINE
Around the world
Should art galleries always be quiet? • Some people say they should allow more noise sometimes.
The judo star going for gold • Paralympian Chris Skelley is ready to take on Paris.
Helping others to learn
A teenage grandmaster
THEY SAID IT!
Study boosts hope for badgers
What is bovine TB?
Herring gulls are out in force
Polluters could be punished
Good week / Bad week
Tuatara
Why do snails move slowly?
The ingredient that harms habitats • Palm oil is in lots of things but some say the crop is causing damage.
Developing alternatives to palm oil
Preserving Earth’s species
Svalbard Global Seed Vault
Scientists try to solve ancient pyramid puzzle
Mantis eyes inspire drone design
FIND OUT MORE • Get inspired with the NEW issue of The Week Junior Science+Nature. From nature’s killers to whizz kids and cool holiday projects, it’s full of WOW!
Photos of the week
Try running at a local Parkrun
Numbers to know
THE WEEK’S WINNERS…
Just do nothing • Being bored can be more interesting than you might think.
Create an activity chart
Embrace being bored
A unique way of making movies • A new exhibition celebrates stop-motion animation.
Three stop-motion films to watch
5 boredom-busting puzzle books • Perfect for summer holidays, train your brain with these fun activity books.
The Last Life of Lori Mills
Max Boucherat • The author of The Last Life of Lori Mills talks to us about video games and pizza.
Discover new skills • The titles shortlisted for our Children’s Book of the Year: Hobbies and interests award encourage children to explore their interests and develop new skills.
YOU choose!
THE JUDGES
Fantastic photos • Follow these tips to help you take great photographs with a phone.
GAME OF THE WEEK
PODCAST OF THE WEEK
WEBSITE OF THE WEEK
Make a friendly octopus
Puzzles
Supernatural sale for island
Special shed for happy teddies
London displays a very bendy bus
Zoo’s new banana boots
Editor’s note
CHARITY OF THE WEEK
Reading record
The Week Junior Book Awards: Children’s Choice
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Teacher OF THE WEEK
READERS RESPOND
THE WEEK Junior SHOW
Quiz of the week
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