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."

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

Listen to it!

Russian missiles hit Kyiv

Chernobyl Museum

New sporting event allows banned drugs

Strange sea creatures come to light

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

Report criticises tech companies

The UK Government and a social media ban

Honouring a famous tree

George is top of the pups

Birds return to site of myth

Hot weather breaks UK records

Around the world

Should university be free? • Many people feel that higher education is too expensive.

The teen training to be a Buddhist leader • Jalue Dorje’s job was chosen when he was a child.

Chimney sweep • Lucie Chamberlain, H Firkins & Sons

THEY SAID IT!

New map to fight wildlife crime

Precious pangolins

NATURE SPY • Find hairy dragonflies patrolling waterways

Technology helps track hedgehogs

ANIMAL OF THE WEEK

GOOD WEEK

BAD WEEK

The world’s top players compete for glory • Teams from around the globe will play in the FIFA World Cup.

Full bionic arm is a world first

Artificial arm experts

Scientists can now “hear” black hole collisions

Photos of the week

On track for summer success

Fast family

THE WEEK’S WINNERS…

Understanding others • Growing your emotional intelligence helps you build stronger friendships.

Books boost empathy

Four ways to show emotional intelligence

Book festival hosts famous faces • Get set for two days of fun activities inspired by top reads – and meet some amazing authors.

Meet our team

Three more events to look out for

Discover a magical forest world

FILM CLUB • Two stars discover a new talent for singing.

THIS WEEK’S WATCH LIST

5 books written like a diary • If you like the sound of Lily Tripp, or you’re a big fan of Lottie Brooks, try these books.

Lily Tripp: Diary of an Accidental Time Traveller

Amelia Tait • The author talks about time-travel, superpowers and keeping a diary.

READERS RECOMMEND

Good news for dino fans • Andy Day on dinosaurs, racing and book judging.

BOOK BITES

ON MY SHELF

A cosy Moomins adventure • The magical creatures are back for a game of exploration and friendship.

APP OF THE WEEK

UPDATE OF THE WEEK

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK

Be more planet friendly • Small changes can have a big, positive impact on the environment.

That’s unbelievable!

Puzzles

Bees on the bumper

TEACHER OF THE WEEK

CHARITY OF THE WEEK

GET INVOLVED • Win prizes for National Thank a Teacher Day 2026

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Quiz of the week

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