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!

Results of US election are in

Senate announcement

Space telescope sends images

Giant pandas relocated to China

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

Hollywood actors’ strike settled

Emmy Awards rescheduled

WORD OF THE WEEK

THE WEEK IN HISTORY

FBI to get new headquarters

Historic win at music awards

Most heroic dog in US chosen

Native American Heritage Month celebrated

Around the world

Should we get rid of timed tests? • Exams help teachers see what kids know, but some say it’s time to stop the clock.

Playing with heart • The pianist Jahari Stampley has won a top award in jazz music.

Artist has new show

Dream job at NASA

Animals learn to fear humans

Hope for rhinos

PLACE OF THE WEEK

Roosters recognize themselves

Good week / Bad week

Leatherback sea turtle

Kerry Nicholson • Wildlife biologist, Alaska Department of Fish and Game

The life and legacy of a US President • The nation is observing the 60th anniversary of an American tragedy.

Hidden rooms found in pyramid

Reading an ancient scroll

Mice can survive harsh mountain environment

The energy-saving way to cook pasta

A work chair for maximum comfort

Photos of the week

Gotham are NWSL champions

New coach for USWNT

THIS WEEK’S WINNERS…

College hoops season begins

COACH OF THE WEEK

Abdelrahman El-Araby

Life lessons from a lizard • In the new animated musical comedy Leo, a group of fifth graders gets advice from their wise class pet.

3 new holiday movies

The Velveteen Rabbit comes to TV

READER RECOMMENDS

THIS WEEK’S WATCH LIST

Play a music game in a castle

PODCAST OF THE WEEK

APP OF THE WEEK

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK

The Secret of the Ravens

Joanna Cacao • We spoke to the author of the Book of the Week.

READER RECOMMENDS

4 books adapted for young readers • First published for adults, these picks are enlightening and inspiring to read.

Puzzles

Loud cat purrs to a new record

Museum creates exhibit for dogs

Pizza delivery “rocketship” for sale

A thief who acted like a dummy

Editor’s note

CHARITY OF THE WEEK

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Teacher OF THE WEEK

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