"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."
US Democrats outline their plans
The Republican candidates
Ukraine’s attack on Russia continues
Rare super blue moon rises
IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…
Plan to ease prison overcrowding
Results of the riots
WORD OF THE WEEK
THIS WEEK IN HISTORY
Paddington stands tall
Roman mosaic discovered
Funniest joke wins award
Mela festival lights up Belfast
Around the world
Should shops stop selling bottled water? • Some people say you don’t need to drink bottled water in the UK.
The author who just loves dogs • Author Terrie Chilvers discusses furry friendship.
Painting to help others
A new Disney Legend
“”THEY SAID IT!
Clever horses can plan ahead
The secrets of horse plops
Meadow grasshoppers sing
Crocodiles avoid deadly dinner
Sandwich tern
Get ready for the Paralympic games • Athletes with disabilities go for gold in the summer Games.
Three Paralympic sports
Surprising Stonehenge discovery
The UK’s stone circles
Photos of the week
Premier League kicks off
Mbappé spotlight
THE WEEK’S WINNERS…
Be prepared • Build up your confidence by learning some first aid skills.
Treating a burn or scald
Learn new skills
Dance on your doorstep • See free public performances of a new show called Hum.
A star of dance
5 school adventures • Get ready for a new term with these exciting and mysterious classroom capers.
The Beanstalk Murder
P.G. Bell • The author of The Beanstalk Murder on breakfast with the three bears.
The power of poems • The titles shortlisted for our Children’s Book of the Year: Poetry award will engage, empower and inspire readers to discover a lifelong love of language.
YOU choose!
THE JUDGES
Special delivery • Mika and the Witch’s Mountain is flying onto console and PC.
WEBSITE OF THE WEEK
APP OF THE WEEK
QUIZ OF THE WEEK
Make a shark-infested Hockney
Puzzles
A Barbie fan’s dream house
Swing reaches dizzy new heights
Giant-sized hobby scores a 10
The five-star rodent resort
Editor’s note
CHARITY OF THE WEEK
Me and my allergies
Be budget-friendly
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