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!

Effort to end Ukraine war progresses

A key resignation

Most populated cities are named

Olympic torch relay begins

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

National parks to change fee structure

A remote park

WORD OF THE WEEK

THE WEEK IN HISTORY

White House decorations set

Movie breaks box office record

Popular tortoise is remembered

Results of survey about kids and phones

Around the world

Should we stop having classroom pets? • Some people want animals at school, but others think they’re better kept at home.

A love of language

Architect is honored

Dog artist’s next step

OVERHEARD

Creatures discovered in deep sea reefs

Pink jellies spotted

PLACE OF THE WEEK • Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland

Birds learn from their siblings

Good week / Bad week

L’Hoest’s monkey

“Are fishing cats the only cats with webbed paws?” • Aria, 9, Texas

Masters of survival in the treetops • These famously slow creatures have lived on Earth for millions of years.

Superpowers of naked mole rats

Busy animals

New insight into a huge crater on the Moon

Medieval shoe found in vulture’s nest

A device that turns air into water

Reader photos of the week

US athletes shine at Deaflympics

A meaningful emblem

THIS WEEK’S WINNERS…

Rivalry Week in college football

COACH OF THE WEEK

SPOTLIGHT ON… • These US athletes are hoping to qualify for the upcoming Winter Olympics or Paralympics in Italy. Here is some sports-related advice they shared with The Week Junior.

Percy Jackson returns to TV • The time has come for the long-awaited second season of the popular fantasy series based on Rick Riordan’s books.

New podcast about the show

Museum exhibit about ant life

READER RECOMMENDS

THIS WEEK’S WATCH LIST

Redesign of a fun adventure

PODCAST OF THE WEEK

GAME OF THE WEEK

VIDEO OF THE WEEK

Ms. Pennypickle’s Puzzle Quest

Chris Grabenstein • We spoke to the author of the Book of the Week.

READER RECOMMENDS

4 books to put you in the holiday spirit • From fun facts to classic tales, these titles are full of anticipation for the season.

Host a holiday sweets swap • Get into the spirit of the season by exchanging treats at this fun event.

More ways to share

Bake and decorate festive sugar cookies

GIFT HACK • GIVE A PRESENT OF HOMEMADE TREATS

Puzzles

That’s unbelievable!

Editor’s note

CHARITY OF THE WEEK

Donating to a hospital

Your five good deeds

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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