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.
Britain’s record-breaking Paralympics
Peacock’s photo finish
China restricts video-game use by children
US army leaves Afghanistan
IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…
Climate protests hit London
COP26 in Glasgow
HURRICANE
THIS WEEK IN HISTORY
Study shows rugby’s risks
An epic paramotor flight
3D street art wows Bristol
Rare white rhino calf born
Around the world
Should mountain visits be limited? Some people say there are too many walkers on the hillsides.
What you need to know
WHATDOYOUTHINK?
Born to be wild • Dara McAnulty says we have an instinct for nature.
The newest mastermind
Sugarfox’s rubbish art
Boost for Scottish golden eagles
A majestic bird of prey
GET READY FOR A BEACH CLEAN
Goats help baby elephants
Good week
Bad week
Bagworm moth
How do you make a koala enclosure?
London’s incredible inferno • The Great Fire of London in 1666 changed the city forever.
Three famous London buildings that survived the Great Fire
Looking for parastronauts
The Olympics in space
The free-running robot
A cup of tea helps problem solving
Edible packaging
GOALS GALORE
Season kicks off for WSL
THE WEEK’S WINNERS...
Together through song • Singing with otherss can make you feel happy and more connected.
Five feel-good tunes to sing with others
What it’s like to be a singer in a choir
Laughing to the beat • The worlds of comedy and beatboxing combine in this live show.
The building blocks of beatbox
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
FILM CLUB • A musical kinkajou goes on a journey.
THIS WEEK’S WATCH LIST
No ordinary chess game • This new puzzle adventure is based on the ancient game.
VIDEO OF THE WEEK
SECRETS & HACKS
WEBSITE OF THE WEEK
5 books about taking flight • These books will send you up in the air and soaring through the clouds.
BOOK OF THE WEEK
Kira Millwood Hargrave and Tom de Freston • The Julia and the Shark writers reveal their dream jobs for a day.
READERS RECOMMEND • Name: Evie
YOUR TURN
Play volleyball • Get on the court and test your speed and hand skills when you…
HOW, WHAT, WHERE?
“IT IS A LOT OF FUN TO PLAY”
That’s unbelievable!
Editor’s note
CHARITY OF THE WEEK
Spreading a smile with lavender bags
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YOUR PHOTOS
Teacher OF THE WEEK
POPJAM
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Quiz of the week
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