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!

Major earthquakes strike Venezuela

How you can help

Heat wave grips much of Europe

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

Olympic athletes will now be paid

Supreme Court announces major decisions

The court building

WORD OF THE WEEK

THE WEEK IN HISTORY

Congress votes for housing bill

California regulates food labels

First koala born at Florida zoo

Tribes mark battle’s anniversary

Around the world

Has food gotten too spicy? • Some say the extra heat is a positive change, but others say it’s over the top.

Calling the next play • Football star Russell Wilson is embarking on a broadcasting career.

An inspiring dancer

Creating an anthem

Why pigeons don’t ask for directions

Other magnetic movers

Orange tails help tadpoles survive

Good week / Bad week

Animal of the week

Enter The Week Junior’s Nature Photo Contest!

A drive on a historic highway •  America celebrates the centennial anniversary of a legendary roadway.

Fighting mosquitoes with bacteria

A bug spray surprise

New dinosaur species found in Thailand

Seeds from an endangered tree saved

A wearable device that cools you off

Photos of the week

World Cup knockouts begin

NWSL Challenge Cup winner

Players drafted and traded in NBA

COACH OF THE WEEK

MORE BIG MOMENTS

A live-action Moana movie • The hit film about a brave girl and a shape-shifting demigod is being retold in a new way.

Another character returns

TV series based on famous books

READER RECOMMENDS

3 MORE PICKS TO ENJOY THIS WEEK

Ghost in the Night

Find your next great read

Guess the book this quote comes from

Tiffany D. Jackson

Reader recommends

3 exciting reads about road trips • Come along for the ride as these books’ characters have adventures of a lifetime.

Easy, fun recipes to try • Make these delicious snacks, drinks, lunches, and desserts using the flavors of the summer season.

Summertime stumpers!

That’s unbelievable!

Editor’s note

CHARITY OF THE WEEK

Starting a club for a cause

We published a book!

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

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