"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."
Strong winds fuel LA fires
Malala gives speech in Pakistan’s capital
Huge Hindu festival under way
IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…
Government to boost AI
Businesses to test AI
WORD OF THE WEEK
THIS WEEK IN HISTORY
New Welsh theatre group
Coin celebrates author
Stinky turtle finds home
Edinburgh introduces a tourist tax
Around the world
Should schools be open four days a week? • Some schools are giving students and teachers more time off.
Young poet who never gives up • Mali won the Voices 2024 writing competition.
Rugby star draws fans
Working to help wildlife
THEY SAID IT!
How tech helps emperor penguins
Hoar frost clings to leaves
Warmer winters affect bees
Florida manatee
Hunting for hidden riches • People are discovering treasure from the past all over the UK.
X marks the spot – three amazing treasure finds
Latest gadgets on display
Toxic lead harmed the ancient Romans
The joys of speedcubing
A new type of vaccine
Photos of the week
Ashes action heats up
THE WEEK’S WINNERS…
Learn a new skill • Mastering something new can boost your confidence.
Riley’s big dreams • Meet the team in charge of Riley’s brain when she’s asleep.
Three TV shows based on Disney films
5 stories about museums • Feed your curiosity as you explore enticing exhibitions in these books set in museums.
Murder for Two
Niyla Farook • The Murder for Two author tells us the last thing that made her laugh.
The Lost Girl King
Be a kind friend to yourself and others • Caroline Young on the meaning of true friendship.
BOOK BITES • “Sometimes words hang around longer than people, even when you don’t want them to.”
ON MY SHELF • “I really like Harry Potter. I read all the books and collected some souvenirs.” Ibraheem, 9
Take control of screen time • If you want to put your phone or tablet down more often, try these tips.
Fundraise for charity
Puzzles
That’s unbelievable!
Editor’s note
CHARITY OF THE WEEK
My robotics journey
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YOUR PHOTOS
Teacher OF THE WEEK
READERS RESPOND
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Quiz of the week
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