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."

Keir Starmer becomes UK’s new PM

Who is Keir Starmer?

Some of the new Government’s top ministers

What you think

No clear winner in French election

What is a hung parliament?

Hurricane Beryl hits Caribbean and US

Rewarding kindness in the UK

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

Around the world

Is ice cream in a cone better than a cup? • Some people think edible cones are better for the planet.

Loving animals – inside and out • Jess French explores how animal bodies work.

Passionate about music

Tech inventors win prize

THEY SAID IT!

Hyenas thrive in areas near humans

The city that loves hyenas

Meadowsweet scents the air

Spas designed for sick frogs

Good week Bad week

White-tailed eagle

What is the strongest animal at the zoo?

200 years of protecting animals • This summer the RSPCA is marking 200 years of helping animals in need.

The RSPCA helped these animals find homes

Explorers caused Easter Island disaster

The mystery of the moai

Teams take tug-of-war titles

A popular sport

THE WEEK’S WINNERS…

Self-control is a superpower • It can make you feel happier and healthier.

Tips for reaching your goals

Mindful meditation

Dreaming with dragons • Marvel at these mythical creatures at The Story Museum.

Dragons from around the world

Box office success for Inside Out 2

THIS WEEK’S WATCH LIST

5 books about hobbies • Discover a hidden talent or be inspired to learn a new skill with these fun handbooks.

The Houdini Inheritance

Emma Carroll • The author of The Houdini Inheritance tells us her best magic trick.

THE WEEK Junior SUMMER OF READING 2024

Natural world wonders • The fantastic books shortlisted for our Children’s Book of the Year: Animals and Nature award will delight readers with fascinating facts about the natural world.

YOU choose!

THE JUDGES

Fresh and fun footy • Sociable Soccer 24 is a different spin on football games.

APP OF THE WEEK

PODCAST OF THE WEEK

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK

Keep a book journal

Puzzles

That’s unbelievable!

Editor’s note

CHARITY OF THE WEEK

Our litter pick

GET INVOLVED

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

READERS RESPOND

THE WEEK Junior SHOW

Quiz of the week

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