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."

The big picture

Something worth talking about… • Lost for words? Try starting a conversation with one of these questions, inspired by stories this magazine.

Editor’s note

THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

WORD OF THE WEEK

Listen to it!

Calls for urgent aid into Gaza

Big protest in Israel

Small island offers Venice locals a break

Good news for green energy

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

Trump makes Scotland visit

Pushing for peace deal

New political party launched

Ancient handprint found

Unicorn mascot unveiled

Lionesses welcomed home

Around the world

Should child-free places be banned? • Some hotels, campsites and restaurants don’t allow kids.

Sharing music to make connections • George Brady is in the National Youth Orchestra.

A writer making change

Helping the homeless

THEY SAID IT!

Going wild for hedgehogs

Badgers vs. hedgehogs

NATURE SPY • Look out for bright beadlet anemones in rock pools

Dolphins wear sponges on their noses

The terrible events that ended a world war • In 1945, the US used a new and powerful weapon against Japan.

Children’s Peace Monument

A glimpse into the past

Our solar system

Different dinosaurs could have herded together

Photos of the week

Fast-paced Hundred returns

Muddy fun

THE WEEK’S WINNERS…

Stay safe online this summer • Your guide to using the internet in a positive way.

Internet-free days

Internet Matters’ top tips for being online

Summer of magical musicals • Young performers and wonderful shows are taking over Birmingham, come rain or shine.

Making friends

Three films starring former NYMT students

Robot beaver hops into the wild

THIS WEEK’S WATCH LIST

5 books about folklore • Find facts and fantastic fiction built around ancient myths and stories in these books.

Celtic Myths

Martin Macintyre • The Celtic Myths author reveals his favourite myths and memories.

READERS RECOMMEND

Tales to make you think • These books for nine to 12-year-olds turn important themes into gripping stories.

Gaming tales • The Story Museum has a new gallery about the stories in video games.

GAME OF THE WEEK

PODCAST OF THE WEEK

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK

Draw a bright summery scene • Get inspired by Brazilian artist Tarsila do Amaral’s vibrant, tropical art.

That’s unbelievable!

Puzzles

A charity comic sale

TEACHER OF THE WEEK

CHARITY OF THE WEEK

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