The Week Junior US

Introducing The Week Junior! It’s filled with fascinating stories and facts, written to engage children and encourage them to explore and understand the world around them. Every week, The Week Junior reports on an array of topics from around the globe, including animals and nature, science and technology, as well as sports, books, movies, and more!

“Young Hero” prize winners named

Who is T.A. Barron?

Art stolen by Nazis is returned

Striking writers reach deal

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

Banned Books Week is observed

The honorary chair

WORD OF THE WEEK

THE WEEK IN HISTORY

Heritage site selected in Ohio

Dress code in Senate changes

Hawaii tree continues recovery

Celebrating pandas before they depart

Around the world

Should homework be eliminated? • Some say extra work after school makes a difference. Others argue it’s a waste of time.

What you need to know

YES 3 reasons why homework should be eliminated

NO 3 reasons why homework should not be eliminated

Passing the ball • Damien Wilkins is helping to shape the careers of young basketball players.

Singer is honored

Teen’s focus on politics

OVERHEARD

Fat Bear Week returns for 10th year

A bear-cam rescue

PLACE OF THE WEEK • Savanna Portage State Park, Minnesota

Why cats like tuna so much

African egg-eating snake

Good week / Bad week

“Do dolphins have a love language?” • Sophie, 11, Washington

A puzzle toy beloved by generations • The Rubik’s Cube has challenged and thrilled players for nearly 50 years.

World records with a twist

Laughter proven to be good for us

The different types of giggles

Alabama teen finds prehistoric whale fossil

Neptune’s dark spot seen from Earth

An airless bike tire inspired by NASA

Apply to join Junior Council! • We’re now accepting applications for the Spring 2024 program.

New hockey league holds draft

Ice hockey history

THIS WEEK’S WINNERS…

Tennis stars compete for Laver Cup

COACH OF THE WEEK

Diana Ramos

Outdoor art with sound and light • Listening Forest at the Crystal Bridges Museum in Arkansas is made up of eight interactive installations in the woods.

3 more light-filled shows

The next Power Rangers series

READER RECOMMENDS

THIS WEEK’S WATCH LIST

Farm in an enchanted land

WEBSITE OF WEEK

CHANNEL OF THE WEEK

APP OF THE WEEK

Ellie’s Deli: Wishing on Matzo Ball Soup!

READER RECOMMENDS

Lisa Greenwald • We spoke to the author of the Book of the Week.

4 books that take place in a museum • Set in famous galleries, these picks are full of action and suspense.

Explore your family’s history • Learning more about your relatives’ past can be fun and rewarding.

4 creative ways to use family photos • Display and reminisce over favorite old pictures with these fun ideas.

Craft animals from recycled cardboard

BE AN INGREDIENT DETECTIVE

Puzzles

Epic tomato battle in Spain

Athletic bird scoots to success

Sweet tribute to London landmark

Mystery thief unmasked at last

Editor’s note

CHARITY OF THE WEEK

YOUR PHOTOS: WHAT YOU’VE BEEN DOING • We’d love to see pictures you’ve taken or pictures with you in them! Have an adult email them to us at hello@theweekjunior.com, and please include a sentence or two describing anything you would like us to know about what’s happening in the photo.

What makes your grandparents special?

Teacher OF THE WEEK

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