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!

Concerns rise over bird flu

Egg shortages in US

New hate crime laws in Australia

Budget set to rebuild LA schools

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

Protests against President’s actions

Phone calls to senators

WORD OF THE WEEK

THE WEEK IN HISTORY

Decorated pilot dies at age 100

Basketball sneaker is unveiled

Puppy Bowl winner named

Literature ambassador begins term

Around the world

Should pets be allowed on the furniture? • Some people let their animals roam freely around the house, but others say no way.

The power of curiosity • Jeopardy! star Amy Schneider tells the story of her success in a new book.

A music milestone

Taking home gold

OVERHEARD

How a tiny frog “skitters” on water

Giant weightlifting frogs

PLACE OF THE WEEK • Virachey National Park, Cambodia

Tomato plants’ slimy defenses

Animal of the week

Good week/Bad week

“Why do rhinos have horns?” • Noah, 10, Washington

The planets of our solar system • Find out more about the fascinating celestial bodies that orbit the Sun.

Royal doctor’s tomb found

The Step Pyramid of Djoser

Nasal swab could improve asthma care

Speedcubing can be good for you

A battery that is made from fungi

Photos of the week

Eagles win the Super Bowl

Super Bowl trophy

THIS WEEK’S WINNERS…

Historic event in ski jumping

COACH OF THE WEEK

Lexi Hastings

Show explores the Americas • A new documentary series highlights the region’s amazing animals and natural wonders.

3 highlights from the series

Animated film about a cat

READER RECOMMENDS

THIS WEEK’S WATCH LIST

A Star Wars game returns

PODCAST OF THE WEEK

SECRETS & HACKS

APP OF THE WEEK

How to Draw a Secret

Cindy Chang • We spoke to the author of the Book of the Week.

Vote for your favorite books!

4 books that are set at theme parks • These exciting stories will make you feel like you’re on a roller coaster!

Get a better night’s sleep • Feeling rested and energized can help make you happier and healthier.

3 benefits of sleep

Make hot chocolate cubes for chilly days

ECO TIP OF THE WEEK • DIM THE LIGHTS TO KEEP BIRDS SAFE

Puzzles

That’s unbelievable!

Editor’s note

CHARITY OF THE WEEK

Lending a helping hand

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YOUR PHOTOS • 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, along with anything you would like us to know about what’s happening in the photo.

Teacher OF THE WEEK

How much of this week’s news can you remember?

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