"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
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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
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TEACHER OF THE WEEK
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