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!

Leaders discuss peace for Ukraine

Trump welcomes Putin

US magazine names 10 girls of the year

Calls for accurate map of Africa

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

VJ Day marked across UK

A place to remember

Heatwave hits vegetables

Glasgow hosts pipe bands

New words for dictionary

Activists target gas rig with art

Around the world

Should photos be banned in art galleries? • A famous gallery says people shouldn’t photograph art.

A champion chef • Nathan Scarlett gets pupils involved in school meals.

Bringing the BFG to life

Young surfer on a high

THEY SAID IT!

Scientists decode elephant signs

Animals that use gestures

NATURE SPY • Young kingfishers are out to seek new homes

Asian hornets’ sound helps hunters

ANIMAL OF THE WEEK

GOOD WEEK

BAD WEEK

The nation’s favourite tea-time treat • The UK’s love of biscuits has a long and fascinating history.

Human waste could help farmers

What is biochar?

Photos of the week

Premier League kick-off

Football by numbers

THE WEEK’S WINNERS…

Making new friends • Good friendships teach important skills that stay with you for life.

How to mend an argument with a friend

Five top tips for making new friends

Poo glorious poo • Discover everything you need to know about this stinky subject at Thackray Museum of Medicine.

Questions and answers

Three uses for number twos

5 more stories set in London • Inspired by the UK’s capital – from famous landmarks to unforgettable historic events.

Under the London Sky

Anna Woltz • The Under the London Sky author talks about war, languages and writing.

READERS RECOMMEND

Magical picture books • Picture books are often among the first books we read, and never forget.

Pokémon problem-solving • The new game Pokémon Friends is about puzzles rather than having battles.

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK

GAME OF THE WEEK

UPDATE OF THE WEEK

Create a seaside scene • Craft your own beach-inspired picture using discarded items.

That’s unbelievable!

Puzzles

Hula hooping fundraisers

TEACHER OF THE WEEK

CHARITY OF THE WEEK

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Quiz of the week

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