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.
Paralympics come to a close
Paralympics in numbers
Mars rover collects its first rock sample
IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…
World Afro Day celebrated
Advice issued for under-16s Covid jab
WORD OF THE WEEK
THIS WEEK IN HISTORY
What are other countries doing?
UK news
Rosh Hashanah marked
Around the world
Should gaming have a time limit? • Some people feel that time limits would protect young people.
The fight against childhood cancer • Doctor Andi Roy is researching better treatments.
Clever cockatoos make cutlery
GREAT BIG GREENWEEK
Tool-using animals
Scotland’s beaver boom
Spotted skunk
How many spider monkeys are there in the world?
A day the US will never forget • Twenty years ago, an attack changed the world forever.
School pupils make a difference
Earth’s walking whale
Mega shark vs. sperm whale
Photos of the week
Record-breaking Ronaldo strikes
THE WEEK’S WINNERS…
Ronaldo’s return
Connecting with nature • Being close to nature can help you feel positive, relaxed and less anxious.
Top tips for connecting with nature
Learn about insects by making a bug hotel
The magic of colour • Explore the spectacular shades of nature at Kew Gardens.
Three botanical gardens around the UK
Nandi Bushell joins her heroes
FILM CLUB • This classic comedy mixes laughs and songs.
THIS WEEK’S WATCH LIST
Protection for your privacy • New rules for online services will protect young people and their data.
5 brilliant books about birds • Celebrate our feathered friends with this selection of high-flying books.
The Unexpected Tale of Bastien Bonlivre
Clare Povey • Discover the Unexpected Tale of Bastien Bonlivre writer’s favourite film.
Agent Zaiba Investigates: The Missing Diamonds
BMX riding • Enjoy the thrill of racing or doing bike tricks when you try…
HOW, WHAT, WHERE?
“THE OLYMPICS INSPIRED ME”
Improve your homework
Crossword • Read the clues carefully and write the answers into the grid.
Word jumble • Rearrange the scrambled letters to form the names of four cities in the UK.
Spot the difference • These two pictures appear to be the same, but take a closer look. There are actually five differences. Can you spot them?
Number tower
Sudoku
That’s unbelievable!
Editor’s note
CHARITY OF THE WEEK
Skipping for charity
Design a world-changing gadget
YOUR PHOTOS
Teacher OF THE WEEK
POPJAM
THE WEEK Junior SHOW
Quiz of the week
The Week Junior