The Week Junior is a brilliant current affairs magazine for children aged between 8 and 14. It’s filled with fascinating stories and information, written to engage curious young minds and encourage them to explore and understand the world around them.
UK and EU agree trade deal
Power-sharing in NI
Athlete criticises ski race sponsorship
Korea’s unexpected wildlife haven
IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…
Fruit and vegetable shortages
Challenges for farmers
WORD OF THE WEEK
THIS WEEK IN HISTORY
Pupils protest toilet rules
Island wins dark sky award
Alpacas put smiles on faces
Sheffield’s new clean air zone
Around the world
Should books be rewritten? • Some people are upset with changes to Roald Dahl books.
Family get their own TV show • The Deluolas created a show based on themselves.
A new scientific adviser
Singing to show support
Join in the UK’s wild mammal survey
New Forest birds in peril
Wild daffodils nod to spring sunshine
The Workwear that became a fashion hit • How trousers for US miners became a global must-have clothing item.
Working together bonds brains
The power of daydreams
Photos of the week
Joy for Man United and Celtic
Lionesses on top
THE WEEK’S WINNERS…
Embrace an equal world • When girls have the same opportunities as boys, everybody benefits.
How can you get involved with IWD?
Female role models
Get into British Science Week • A celebration of STEM – science, technology, engineering and maths.
Three ways to get involved
Prepare for lift-off • Build rockets and explore galaxies in Kerbal Space Program 2.
APP OF THE WEEK
PODCAST OF THE WEEK
WEBSITE OF THE WEEK
5 exciting books with heroines • Celebrate International Women’s Day with these tales of brave girls set in the past.
Moonflight
Gill Lewis • The Moonflight author discusses heroes and why rats are so special.
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Mountain biking
HOW, WHAT, WHERE?
“IT BRINGS ME BACK OUTSIDE”
How to write an awesome ending
Puzzles
Customer chased by badger
A large wardrobe taken for a spin
Lifting the lid of an ancient loo
Cat beats castle in tourist vote
Editor’s note
CHARITY OF THE WEEK
Climbing the three peaks
Enter to become a BBC Young Reporter
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
POPJAM
THE WEEK Junior SHOW
Quiz of the week
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