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.
World’s youth feel hopeful
World Children’s Day
US astronaut Jessica Watkins makes history
IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…
India’s farm laws cancelled
Changes to high-speed rail plans
WORD OF THE WEEK
THIS WEEK IN HISTORY
Uniforms made affordable
Teen finds Bronze Age haul
Students name robot dog
Children in Need raises £39 million
Around the world
Should dogs be banned from sports fields? • Some people think they make too much mess in public spaces.
Ready to be part of your Christmas • Bronte Carmichael has fulfilled a festive ambition.
Elephant dictionary revealed
Make your own ethogram
MAKE FALLEN-LEAF CARDS
New frog species found
Palm cockatoo
The wonderful lungs of planet Earth • Find out about some of the natural world’s greatest marvels.
Magnificent trees in the UK
DART mission heads for asteroid
What are asteroids?
How to be a good listener • Actively listening to people can build trust and understanding.
Tips for better listening
Check body language
Meet the Madrigals • Disney’s new film Encanto is filled with music and magic.
The Encanto directors’ favourite Disney films
Climate crafting • Add-on teaches Minecraft players how to make homes more energy-efficient.
EARTH AND SCIENCE
BE A FORCE FOR NATURE
SEASONS DIGITAL
5 books to make you laugh • Wrap your eyes around this rib-tickling selection of fantastically funny stories.
The Ice Whisperers
Helenka Stachera • The Ice Whisperers author on story-telling tips and disastrous ski trips.
READERS RECOMMEND
Make tie-dye decorations
Word fill in
Word jumble
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?
Wordsearch • Can you find all of the words listed here? They are hidden horizontally, vertically or diagonally and may read forwards or backwards.
Number tower • Place a number in every circle to complete the tower. The value in each circle is the sum of the numbers in the two circles directly beneath it.
Germany’s lead impersonator
Really cheesy sculpture artist
A lip-smacking world record
Pet dog turns out to be a fox
Editor’s note
Emmaus
Football Angels on air
Design our festive front cover
YOUR PHOTOS • We’d love to see your snaps. Send them to us at hello@theweekjunior.co.uk Don’t forget to tell us why you took them.
Teacher OF THE WEEK
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