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!

Record-setting fine against Meta

Survey about social media

Nations sign defense pact

Sun’s surface revealed in detail

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

Controversy over proposed arch in DC

White House update

WORD OF THE WEEK

THE WEEK IN HISTORY

Cereals to be free of food dyes

Fat Marmot Week set to begin

Ducky Derby held in Chicago

Government officials are named

Around the world

Should kids attend school year-round? • Some people say that one long summer break does more harm than good.

Setting records at sea • Kelsey Pfendler’s lifelong love of the water inspired a historic adventure.

Weaving a legacy

A new team leader

Rare sea star discovery offers hope

Precious underwater forests

Pigeons like to mix up their methods

Good week / Bad week

Animal of the week

“Why does a caterpillar make a chrysalis?”

A legendary master of mystery tales • The author’s detective stories have captivated readers for decades.

Early humans scavenged food

DNA found in rock art

Laughter can help ease lung conditions

New art history game created

A diving suit for insect rescuers

Photos of the week

Little League softball thriller

Pro players in action

Gymnasts earn top US titles

COACH OF THE WEEK

MORE BIG MOMENTS

Whimsical film based on books • In The Magic Faraway Tree, siblings have adventures in an enchanted wood.

About the author

A real-life lion king story

READER RECOMMENDS

3 MORE PICKS TO ENJOY THIS WEEK

The Hungry Forest

Find your next great read

Guess the book this quote comes from

Kaela Rivera

Reader recommends

3 new books for aspiring astronauts

Get set for a new school year • Be prepared for a smooth start with these tips.

Next-day checklist

Decorate notebooks with colorful tape

LIFE HACK

Puzzles

That’s unbelievable!

Editor’s note

CHARITY OF THE WEEK

A haircut to help others

Writing contest for kids!

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?

The Week Junior

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