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."

Tributes paid to Alexei Navalny

Countries respond to Russia’s actions

Restoration stopped on Egyptian pyramid

Africa focuses on education

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

Plans to limit phones in schools

What are the rules in the other UK nations?

WORD OF THE WEEK

THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

Public art shortlist revealed

Boy receives bionic arm

Goldendoodle is top pup

Festival celebrates Viking history

Around the world

Do leaders need an age limit? • Some people think Joe Biden is too old to be the US president.

An adventurer picking up litter • Alicia Waters Galàn is on a mission across Europe.

Teen’s helpful gadget

Star chef’s quality award

THEY SAID IT!

Migrating species need protection

Epic migration journeys

Brimstones emerge early

A satellite on a methane mission

Animal of the week • Brazilian flea toad

Exploring a land of fire and ice • Take a closer look at Iceland’s explosively dramatic volcanoes.

Three ways volcanoes are useful

New planet could hold life

Young gas planets are surprisingly flat, says study

Smart mouthguards protect rugby players

Scientists develop a meaty rice

A milky gel that absorbs gold

Photos of the week

Teenagers take indoor titles

Get ready for Glasgow

THE WEEK’S WINNERS…

The fidget factor • Twiddling your thumbs and tapping your feet can make you less stressed.

Ideas from a reader

Why not make your own fidget ball

The power of cute • A new exhibition shows how cute creatures are everywhere.

Cute and made in Japan

War Horse returning to the stage

FILM CLUB • A girl and a cute alien become friends.

THIS WEEK’S WATCH LIST

5 stories set in Wales • To mark St David’s Day on 1 March, enjoy these tales of mystery, myth and secrets.

Stitch

Pádraig Kenny • The author explains why he really wouldn’t like to live in a castle.

READERS RECOMMEND

Saving dreams and fighting nightmares • Author Sarah Driver reveals what inspires her.

BOOK BITES

ON MY SHELF

Get up and grow! • Garden Life is a game about creating your dream garden.

APP OF THE WEEK

VIDEO OF THE WEEK

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK

Make Welsh rarebit

Puzzles

Long-lost cat finds her family

Museum fit for a bowl of chips

Famous landmark fails to impress

Local MP kicks up a stink

Editor’s note

CHARITY OF THE WEEK

Winning a poster competition.

Royal Mint Museum Competition

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Teacher OF THE WEEK

READERS RESPOND

THE WEEK Junior SHOW

Quiz of the week

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