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."

Sudan at risk of major famine

Sudan fact file

Famous band beats target to cut carbon

Gaza children’s art preserves history

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

Crowds gather for King’s birthday

The King’s honours list

WORD OF THE WEEK

THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

Unsafe food items recalled

Remote island up for sale

Fans flock to convention

Artist celebrates cockney slang

THE WEEK’S SILLIEST HEADLINE

Around the world

Should bright wrappers be banned? • Some people say it could help children eat fewer sugary snacks.

Why politics really matters • Alastair Campbell is inspiring young people to get involved.

Q&A

How sharks rose to the top

Shark “nurseries” revealed

Hear nightjars churring at dusk

Hairy hogs help butterflies

Przewalski’s horse

Who’s who in this election • Find out about the main parties and what they’re offering voters.

Space flight easier on female bodies

Setback for long-term space travel

Your chance to have your say • Tell us who you think should be in charge – and what they should do first.

Photos of the week

Campbell’s Olympic lift off

Strong stats & facts

THE WEEK’S WINNERS…

Making words work for you • Figure out feelings and express yourself through writing.

Talk to your diary

Rainbows and clouds

The future looks wild • Get closer to nature at Manchester Museum’s latest exhibition.

Three more finalists in this year’s Art Fund prize

5 books about politics • Find out why politics is important with this empowering selection of books.

The Nine Night Mystery

Sharna Jackson • The author of The Nine Night Mystery on her boat-dwelling adventures.

This summer, to celebrate books and reading, we’re challenging you to complete 12 activities.

Fantastic younger fiction • The five titles shortlisted for our Children’s Book of the Year: Younger Fiction award are a brilliant way into reading and will be remembered for years to come.

Grow your STEM skills

CHANNEL OF THE WEEK

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK

GAME OF THE WEEK

Make a window mandala

Puzzles

Giant crab’s unusual hairdo

Museum’s tribute to ancient poo

May the price be with you

It’s crunch time for scientists

Editor’s note

Farms for City Children

Walking the Banham Marsden March

Art competition time

GET INVOLVED

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Teacher OF THE WEEK

READERS RESPOND

THE WEEK Junior SHOW

Quiz of the week

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