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."

Protests over new French PM

Who is France’s new prime minister?

UK stops some sales of weapons to Israel

Party closes Paris Paralympics

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

PM apologises for Grenfell tragedy

What is cladding?

WORD OF THE WEEK

THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

Scout sisters’ fantastic find

Former pupil honoured

Skimming champs crowned

Great North Run’s record year

THE WEEK’S SILLIEST HEADLINE

Around the world

Are AI teachers a good idea? • Some people think AI doesn’t belong in the classroom.

Fashion model inspires others • Ellie wants young people to believe in themselves.

Campaigning for change

Seagull fan helps birds

“”THEY SAID IT!

Dogs remember toys years later

Why do dogs need toys?

Pretty parrot waxcaps pop up

Oysters to be released in Solent

Common marmoset

The secrets on your fingertips • Fingerprints have helped solve crimes for more than 100 years.

Three forensic (science-based) ways crimes are solved

Gold nugget mystery is solved

Where is gold found?

Photos of the week

Williams wins Tour title

Grand Tour glory

THE WEEK’S WINNERS…

Houseplants make you happy • Bring the outside in to boost your wellbeing.

Rowan’s top tips for houseplants

Easy houseplants

Exploring the deep • A new series takes a dive into the oceans’ mysterious regions.

Three more wildlife documentaries

5 books about truth and lies • From tall tales to big fibs, delve into these books about what’s real or fake.

Midnight Treasure

Piers Torday • The Midnight Treasure author on finding a mysterious family map.

READERS RECOMMEND

The wonderful world of Chatterbooks • The librarians running a fun reading club.

BOOK BITES

ON MY SHELF

Time to chill • Check out these apps, websites and podcasts to relax and feel calm.

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK

QUIZ OF THE WEEK

GAME OF THE WEEK

Make a paper hedgehog

Puzzles

Suspected thief stops to read

A mysterious postcard finally arrives

Shaping sculptures by the seashore

Pizzabots invent wacky menu

Editor’s note

CHARITY OF THE WEEK

My haircut for charity

Young Railway Photographer of the Year

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Teacher OF THE WEEK

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