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."

Astronauts safely return home

The effect of space

UN official calls for an end to air strikes

Holi celebrations take place

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

Government announces NHS changes

What is a quango?

WORD OF THE WEEK

THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

Pupils protest UK aid cuts

Rubbish piles up in strike

Hondo’s paw patrol training

Newcastle’s Wembley triumph

Around the world

Should peaceful protesters go to jail? • Some people say that everyone has a right to protest peacefully.

The poet who plays with words • Dai Woolridge says words are to have fun with.

From coding to books

Celebrating differences

THEY SAID IT!

Beavers released into the wild

What do beavers build?

Primroses pop up for spring

Reducing methane in cow burps

Animal of the week

Good week/Bad week

What’s the cleverest an mal?

The march that changed America • How black Americans marched to gain the freedom to vote.

Three key figures at the Selma marches

Company creates woolly mice

Should animals be recreated?

Remains of traditional canoe found in stream

Scientists breed “super bananas”

The power of taste - without eating food

Photos of the week

Special sporting celebration

Inclusive skating

THE WEEK’S WINNERS…

Coping with family conflict • Families argue for all kinds of reasons but it’s quite normal.

Tips for getting on with your siblings

How to clear your mind and calm your mood

A team of teenage heroes • The Teen Titans are back on television for a new series.

Becoming a voice actor

First look at the new Shrek film

FILM CLUB • Batman is lonely and needs a friend.

THIS WEEK’S WATCH LIST

5 fantastically funny books • Prepare for giggles galore as this selection of books is guaranteed to make you laugh.

Wildlands

Brogen Murphy • The Wildlands author explains why ancient woodland is so wonderful.

READERS RECOMMEND

Writing a fantastic fact-filled book • Tips from Jonathan Emmett and Dr Adam S. Smith.

BOOK BITES

ON MY SHELF

High-flying kitties • Adventures of a Cat in Space mixes gaming, music and storytelling.

APP OF THE WEEK

PODCAST OF THE WEEK

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK

Make mini cottage pies

Puzzles

That’s unbelievable!

Editor’s note

CHARITY OF THE WEEK

Saving our school

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Teacher OF THE WEEK

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Quiz of the week

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