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!

Earthshot Prize awarded

A first for Prince William

Arrival at Chinese space station

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

Additions to cultural heritage list

White House hosts official state dinner

WORD OF THE WEEK

THE WEEK IN HISTORY

The first state dinner

House Democrats elect leaders

Railway shutdown averted

Color of the year for 2023

Spotify releases top music lists

Around the world

Are climate protests going too far? • Some activists use bold tactics, but others say that weakens their cause.

Inspiration from the past • Allison Gilbert’s new book is about another journalist with big dreams.

A life of adventure

Teen wins top prize

OVERHEARD

Many animals “talk” together

Animals have accents

PLACE OF THE WEEK

Pigs step in to resolve conflicts

Good week / Bad week

Hippopotamus

“Do fish get thirsty?” • Isra, 11, New York

Celebrating years of tasty tradition • Cookies, in all their varieties, are a sweet part of the holidays.

Favorites in other nations

Houseplants that cut pollution

Plants that fight hunger

Study shows crows can think like people do

Ancient tunnel found under temple

Wrist device to track movement

Photos of the week

World Cup knockout stage begins

THIS WEEK’S WINNERS…

A World Cup milestone

US makes history in new luge season

COACH OF THE WEEK

SPOTLIGHT ON…

Pinocchio comes to screens • Famous director Guillermo del Toro has reimagined the Italian folktale using stop-motion animation.

3 facts about Pinocchio

A look into King Tut’s world

MOVIE NIGHT • If you’re looking for a film to watch with family or friends, consider this pick of the week.

THIS WEEK’S WATCH LIST

Dance to hit songs in new game

PODCAST OF THE WEEK

APP OF THE WEEK

VIDEO OF THE WEEK

Clarice Bean: Think Like an Elf

WIN A BOOK! • We’re giving away five copies of Clarice Bean: Think Like an Elf.

What About Will

Lauren Child • We spoke to the author of Think Like an Elf.

4 books that take place during winter • When the weather turns chilly, stay cozy inside with one these stories.

Bake delicious holiday cookies • With these fun recipes, you can make homemade treats for your family and friends.

Puzzles

Almost good enough to eat

Christmas queen crowned

A friendly tiebreaker

Achieving record heat

Swiss sheep sport a stylish new look

Editor’s note

One Simple Wish

Helping children in Ukraine

Celebrating our democracy

IT’S YOUR TURN • Email your news, views, and photos to hello@theweekjunior.com.

YOUR PHOTOS • We’d love to see pictures you’ve taken or pictures with you in them! Send them to us at hello@theweekjunior.com, along with anything you’d like to tell us about what’s in the photo.

Teacher OF THE WEEK

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