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."

Russian president accused of war crimes

Russia and China talks

Protests erupt in France over pensions

Wild river given new protection

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

Government sets out money plan

A history of the Budget

WORD OF THE WEEK

THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

Tech prize winners named

Free shop helps people

Old art found in kitchen

Best books shortlist announced

Around the world

Should there be live-action remakes? • Some people think that animated films should be left as they are.

The time keeper • Julian Newman keeps his clocks ticking over.

Artist leaves a big legacy

New Bake Off presenter

Flamingos make long friendships

Twirling, whirling apes

Dark-edged bee flies buzz in the sun

A living library of global plants

Animal of the week

The loyal friends that became our helpers • Dogs have special skills that help humans in many parts of life.

Three other types of support animal

Hot computers warm up pool

Sailing ships could make a comeback

Sniffly climbers leave germs on Everest

Photos of the week

Emslie’s love for Los Angeles

Emslie fact file

THE WEEK’S WINNERS…

Make the most of spring • Paying attention to the sights and sounds of nature is good for your wellbeing.

Bring nature indoors

Nature spotting

Enjoy Earth’s wonders • A new attraction takes visitors on a larger-than-life journey into the natural world.

Immersive experiences around the UK

5 books about money • Make the most of your money with these informative reads.

Xanthe and the Ruby Crown

Jasbinder Bilan • The Xanthe and the Ruby Crown author talks about family and school.

READERS RECOMMEND

Make a scarecrow • Get creative and have fun when you…

HOW, WHAT, WHERE?

“I LOVE PAINTING THE HEAD”

Fool people with fake cake

Puzzles

Toy mistaken for trapped bird

The mysterious snowball field

A woolly masterpiece

Golden oldies star in classic films

Editor’s note

CHARITY OF THE WEEK

Our piano fundraising concert

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