The Week Junior

The Week Junior is a brilliant current affairs magazine for children aged between 8 and 14. It’s filled with fascinating stories and information, written to engage curious young minds and encourage them to explore and understand the world around them.

Australia elects new prime minister

Rise of the Greens

Doctors say monkeypox is mild and hard to catch

Marcus Rashford wins Book of the Year

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

Mary Anning statue unveiled

Statue imbalance

WORD OF THE WEEK

THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

Plan for music in Welsh schools

City win Premier League

Car-free streets campaign

Kittens bring new hope for wildcats

Around the world

Should you finish your meals? • Some say binning food is a waste and bad for the planet.

The thrill seeker • Brianna Mahon is living her (noisy) dream.

Staying true to himself

Dance through to victory

THEY SAID IT!

Rare rays have favourite reefs

Disco lights draw in scallops

Horse chestnut candles light up

Steer clear of newborn deer

Common crane

Good week Bad week

Do you help mammals to give birth?

Explore a galaxy far, far away • Discover how Star Wars films changed cinema and the world.

Mystery humans travelled far

Discovering the Denisovans

Plants take root in dust from the Moon

Photos of the week

Jubb seeks summer success

THE WEEK’S WINNERS…

Grand Slam greats

Overcome shyness • Facing your fears can make you feel strong and confident.

Top tips for beating shyness

Speaking up

Science-fiction secrets • New exhibition explores the science behind the TV series Doctor Who.

Doctor Who actors born in Liverpool

Pixar reveals new film Elemental

FILM CLUB • This Jumanji spin-off goes well beyond the jungle.

THIS WEEK’S WATCH LIST

Pyramid power • Take a trip to Sudan’s famous monuments without leaving the house.

5 books about trees and plants • Immerse yourself in the natural world with these beautiful stories and guides.

Magicborn

Peter Bunzl • The Magicborn writer reveals how a painting inspired his magical tale.

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Stop-motion animation • Make simple but fun videos with models by using…

HOW, WHAT, WHERE?

“YOUR TOYS COME TO LIFE”

Make Jubilee bunting

Puzzles

That’s unbelievable!

Editor’s note

CHARITY OF THE WEEK

Smile for five

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Teacher OF THE WEEK

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