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.
UK heatwave breaks records
Heatwaves across Europe
Ukrainian grain deal near agreement
Nature summit takes place
IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…
Sir Mo Farah shares his story
MPs criticise Rwanda plan
WORD OF THE WEEK
THIS WEEK IN HISTORY
Plastic count data revealed
Life-saving kit for schools
Music helps tackle loneliness
Show for young artists opens
Around the world
Should people ditch smartphones? • Some say that smartphones aren’t good for people’s health.
Superhero of the sea • Finley Hassall rescued a young swimmer.
Sisters on skateboards
Profiting from Pokémon
THEY SAID IT!
Join the Big Butterfly Count
The large blue flies again
Beech trees produce their mast
Supporting workers and changing lives • Discover how trade unions have shaped the way people work.
A new view of deep space
The infrared universe
Photos of the week
Weir’s dream becomes Real
World Cup referees
THE WEEK’S WINNERS…
Make a happiness manifesto • Feel happier by making a declaration of what gives you pleasure in life.
What’s on your poster?
Try making manifestos with other people
Celebrate sporting tradition • Time to rediscover some forgotten sports heroes and be inspired to try new activities this summer.
Sporting Heritage events to catch this summer
A musical bake off
THIS WEEK’S WATCH LIST
Best apps for bookworms • Charge up your summer reading with a tablet or smartphone.
5 books set at the seaside • You can almost feel the sea breeze ruffle your hair when you tuck into these.
The Whale Watchers
DOUGIE POYNTER • The pop star and animal lover reveals his love for dinosaurs and dragons.
READERS RECOMMEND
Scavenger hunt • Be wild, go exploring and get creative this summer with a…
HOW, WHAT, WHERE?
“I LOVE FINDING INSECTS”
Create a Banksy-style snail
Puzzles
That’s unbelievable!
Editor’s note
CHARITY OF THE WEEK
Winning a young writers competition
National Marine Week begins
YOUR PHOTOS • We’d love to see your snaps. Send them to us at hello@theweekjunior.co.uk Don’t forget to tell us why you took them.
Teacher OF THE WEEK
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Quiz of the week
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