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!

Youth leadership prizes are awarded

Who was Gloria Barron?

More school meals in Africa

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

Major discovery made on Mars

New Mexico to offer free child care

New Mexico fact file

WORD OF THE WEEK

THE WEEK IN HISTORY

Nation reacts to activist’s death

Historic award for young actor

Happiest states in the US ranked

Fat Bear Week set to begin

Around the world

Is it OK to pull pranks on people? • Clever, harmless practical jokes can be funny, but not everyone likes them.

Riding major waves • Surfing star Kelia Mehani Gallina is making history on her way to the top.

Inspired by the past

A champion at chess

OVERHEARD

A creative way to study jaguars

Recovery in Mexico

PLACE OF THE WEEK • Ecola State Park, Oregon

Dropping mosquitoes to save birds

Good week / Bad week

Animal of the week

“Why do dogs love peanut butter?” • Logan, 9, Massachusetts

Where music tells a dramatic story • Discover the beauty and history of a famous opera company.

A cute but fierce prehistoric whale

Spiders from the sea

AI beats goalies at predicting penalty kicks

Virtual reality can relieve pain

Packaging that helps the planet

Photos of the week

Exciting week in college football

Big game in the NFL

THIS WEEK’S WINNERS…

WNBA playoffs are underway

COACH OF THE WEEK

SPOTLIGHT ON…

Exhibition of colorful artwork •  A museum in San Francisco is showcasing different printmaking techniques from across centuries.

3 printmaking techniques

TV series follows top fighter pilots

READER RECOMMENDS

THIS WEEK’S WATCH LIST

Game mixes action and origami

PODCAST OF THE WEEK

GAME OF THE WEEK

VIDEO OF THE WEEK

Pocket Bear

READER RECOMMENDS

Katherine Applegate • We spoke to the author of the Book of the Week.

4 new books that take place at school • These page-turners feature field trips, friendship trouble, and more.

Engage your senses on a hike • Get outside and tap into the wonders of nature during the fall season.

Inclusive trails

Whip up a warm and toasty broccoli cheese melt

LIFE HACK • PRACTICE GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP

Puzzles

That’s unbelievable!

Editor’s note

CHARITY OF THE WEEK

Raising funds for flood victims

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?

The Week Junior US