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."

The big picture

Something worth talking about • Lost for words? Try starting a conversation with one of these questions, inspired by stories this magazine.

THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

WORD OF THE WEEK

Editor’s note

Listen to it!

Iran names new leader

Fighting in Lebanon

Protests as Russia’s Paralympics ban ends

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

Civil rights hero celebrated

New allergy rules in schools

UK-wide allergy rules

National tests launched

BBC’s 500 Words winners

A champion chicken pie

Paddington show’s big success

Around the world

Should artists get a basic income? • Supporting artists early in their careers can help them succeed.

Making hits and music history • PinkPantheress is named Producer of the Year.

Young author honoured

Taking on a top new job

THEY SAID IT!

Reindeer nibble their old antlers

Source of nutrition

NATURE SPY • Coltsfoot brightens up field edges and verges

Horses whistle as they whinny

ANIMAL OF THE WEEK

GOOD WEEK

BAD WEEK

15 years of comics and mischief • How the brilliant world of Tom Gates has won millions of fans.

A new source of clean energy

What is lithium?

Scientists recreate scents from the past

Ancient footprints along a beach

AMAZING INVENTIONS • Rays inspire plastic-catching filter

Photos of the week

India retain T20 cricket title

Top tournament

THE WEEK’S WINNERS…

Be more independent • Making your own decisions is an important part of growing up.

Getting things done

Tips for growing your independence

A goat girl in a human world

The G.O.A.T.

More stories featuring very unusual childhoods

Toys battle tech in Toy Story 5

FILM CLUB • The gentle bull with a big heart.

THIS WEEK’S WATCH LIST

5 books about springtime • The books on this list will get you in the perfect mood for the start of spring.

Mammoth Rider

WIN! • We’re giving away five copies of Mammoth Rider

S.J. Poyton • The author shares her experience of taking part in a mammoth dig.

READERS RECOMMEND

Dave’s final adventure • Swapna Haddow celebrates her pigeon series.

“It’s like learning to ride a unicorn. You never forget.”

ON MY SHELF

Long live Link and Zelda • The Legend of Zelda celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.

GAME OF THE WEEK

APP OF THE WEEK

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK

Make carrot halwa • Celebrate Eid with this sweet and nutty treat.

That’s unbelievable!

Puzzles

Our Chinese New Year adventure

CONGRATULATIONS!

TEACHER OF THE WEEK

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