"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."
Nigeria elects a new president
Nigeria in numbers
TikTok brings in time limits for teenagers
IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…
Ocean protection deal agreed
Small boats plan announced
WORD OF THE WEEK
THIS WEEK IN HISTORY
The Rwanda policy
Pay offer could end strikes
Rare banknote sold online
Book bus is local landmark
Women writers given a boost
Around the world
Are exclamation marks necessary?! • A simple vertical line and a small dot can stir up strong feelings.
The champion of education for all • Professor Jason Arday’s success is an inspiration.
Blue Peter has a new face
A globetrotting cricketer
New underwater nature reserves
Toads move to spawning spots
Snappy young shrimps
The professor who planned London • Meet the mathematician whose grand vision shaped the city.
Three other famous Wren buildings
A time zone for the Moon
Shielding Earth from sunshine
Have you discovered our podcast?
Photos of the week
Chadwick enjoys Indy action
Jamie’s dream
THE WEEK’S WINNERS…
Knowing when to stop • Walking away from something you no longer enjoy can boost happiness.
A brave decision to take
Tips to help you decide if it’s time to move on
Experience our precious wild isles • See Britain and Ireland’s incredible creatures in beautiful places.
Three places where Wild Isles was filmed
Eurovision festival plans revealed
THIS WEEK’S WATCH LIST
Gaming gongs • 2022’s top video games are up for prizes at the BAFTA Games Awards.
APP OF THE WEEK
GAME OF THE WEEK
WEBSITE OF THE WEEK
5 New books for science fans • Check out these non-fiction reads that will satisfy curious seekers of science facts.
I, Spy
Rhian Tracey • The I, Spy author talks about secrets and an adventure involving toilets.
READERS RECOMMEND
Pétanque • Want to try a different ball game? Throw yourself into playing…
HOW, WHAT, WHERE?
“IT IS EASY TO LEARN TO PLAY”
Craft your own beads
Puzzles
The aeroplane holiday home
Stripy turbines could save birds
Turn a passion into a job
Creating a true smell of home
Editor’s note
CHARITY OF THE WEEK
Let children smile again
Humanimal Trust Creative Awards
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Teacher OF THE WEEK
READERS RESPOND
THE WEEK Junior SHOW
Quiz of the week
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