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!

Federal government reopens

Volunteers step up

Reusable rocket returns to Earth

Vivid northern lights seen

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

Nation bids farewell to the penny

First Treasury leader

WORD OF THE WEEK

THE WEEK IN HISTORY

Latin Grammys are awarded

LA Olympics changes schedule

Indiana band takes top prize

Jane Goodall remembered at US service

Around the world

Should we stop using wrapping paper? • Some people say it’s too much waste, while others like the tradition.

Putting on a parade

Science prize for teen

A trailblazer in sports

OVERHEARD

Flamingos in Florida inspire hope

More birds benefiting

PLACE OF THE WEEK • Snow Canyon State Park, Utah

Helping farmers and elephants coexist

Good week / Bad week

Asian small-clawed otter

“Why do cats knead?” • Avery, 9, Connecticut

A scrumptious symbol of celebration • A cake is much more than flour, sugar, eggs, and butter.

Moving a massive stegosaurus

Colorado’s state fossil

Creating gold jewelry out of e-waste

Special wetsuits could save lives

A cassette tape that uses DNA

Photos of the week

Ohtani and Judge named MVPs

Tournament update

THIS WEEK’S WINNERS…

Hoops team breaks scoring record

COACH OF THE WEEK

SPOTLIGHT ON… • These US athletes have qualified for or are hoping to qualify for the Winter Olympics or Paralympics in Italy next year. Here’s what they told The Week Junior about their sports.

Exhibition on Egyptian gods • A museum in New York City is showcasing artwork and objects that depict ancient deities.

3 highlights of the show

TV series brings Ice Age to life

READER RECOMMENDS

THIS WEEK’S WATCH LIST

Roll around a growing ball

PODCAST OF THE WEEK

APP OF THE WEEK

CHANNEL OF THE WEEK

The Poisoned King

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

READER RECOMMENDS

4 classic books that stand the test of time • These titles are as entertaining now as when they were first published.

Enjoy fun family traditions • Share special memories together, and learn how to make new ones.

Take a great photo

Bake a fudgy chocolate cake • Find this recipe and more in the new kids’ cookbook Sweet and Salty!

LIFE HACK • SET THE TABLE FOR A GATHERING

Puzzles

That’s unbelievable!

Editor’s note

CHARITY OF THE WEEK

YOUR PHOTOS CELEBRATING JEFF KINNEY!

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

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