"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."
Gaza hospital is out of fuel
Prime Minister’s message
Hollywood actors head back to work
Planet-friendly prizes awarded
IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…
Senior politician gets the sack
Former PM returns
WORD OF THE WEEK
THIS WEEK IN HISTORY
Young carers need support
Wizard train drivers wanted
Dino goes on traffic duty
A powerful performance
Around the world
Should species be named after people? • Some people think it’s fun but others say it’s not very scientific.
What you need to know
LAST WEEK’S POLL
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Changing the lives of refugees • Nhial Deng wants every child to have an education.
A positive message to all
Climber hits the heights
“”THEY SAID IT!
Crab study reveals evolution
Crab mystery solved
Slime mould smothers woods
Ancient flowers show changes
Animal of the week
60 years of time-travelling adventures • The popular sci-fi show Doctor Who returns for a big birthday.
Three legendary enemies
Hill might hide a lost pyramid
Ancient burial site discovered
Warm sewage has a new job in Amsterdam
Badminton could be a leftie’s game
Floating machine catches salt
Learning from the Lionesses
Goalkeeper guide
THE WEEK’S WINNERS…
Understand your worries • Everyone worries sometimes but you can turn it into positive action.
Calm your worries
“I breathe or cartwheel”
Leo’s living his best life • A class pet wants to escape from school and have some fun.
Totoro comes to life on the stage
Live-action Zelda film announced
FILM CLUB • An inspiring film about a girl who loves words.
THIS WEEK’S WATCH LIST
5 illustrated biographies • National Non-Fiction November is the perfect time to pick up a true life story.
Skellig
David Almond • The Skellig author on his first story and when to eat prawn cocktail crisps.
READERS RECOMMEND
YOUR TURN
Standing up for change • Meet the sisters who are making a difference.
BOOK BITES
ON MY SHELF
Build a football team • Take your team to the top in these football manager games.
PODCAST OF THE WEEK
CHANNEL OF THE WEEK
WEBSITE OF THE WEEK
Bake cheese scones
Puzzles
Prince falls for Cinderella story
Golden loo thieves go to court
The dog that didn’t stop growing
How to eat your peas politely
Editor’s note
CHARITY OF THE WEEK
Our kitten Cookie!
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