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!

UN approves peace plan for Gaza

Schools reopening

Frida Kahlo work breaks record

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

Prestigious honor for Syrian teen

Uncertainty over animal protections

A landmark law

WORD OF THE WEEK

THE WEEK IN HISTORY

Country music awards given

Yellowstone Park’s new bridge

Sale of comic is most ever paid

Disability activist is remembered

Around the world

Are driverless taxis a good idea? • Some say they’re the future of travel, but others think we should hit the brakes.

Breaking ice barriers • Hockey champion Hilary Knight will lead her sport at the 2026 Olympics.

Prize for innovation

Author is celebrated

OVERHEARD

The secret of color-changing toads

More color changers

PLACE OF THE WEEK • Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge, Delaware

Hopeful sign for vaquitas

Good week / Bad week

Fossa

“How do bees make honey?” • Akshara, 8, California

The inspiring story of the classic game • A teacher created Candy Land to brighten the days of children.

Major breakthrough in food allergies

How food allergies work

“Dinosaur highway” is found in the UK

Being creative can keep people young

A robot that helps at home

Photos of the week

Gotham wins NWSL championship

Player update

THIS WEEK’S WINNERS…

New teams help start PWHL action

COACH OF THE WEEK

SPOTLIGHT ON … • These US athletes are hoping to qualify for the upcoming Winter Olympics or Paralympics in Italy. Here are some quotes they shared with The Week Junior about their lives.

A look at the history of Earth •  In New York City, a new exhibition explores dinosaur life, the asteroid that reshaped it, and the aftermath.

Making the dinosaur models

TV series highlights eco-heroes

READER RECOMMENDS

THIS WEEK’S WATCH LIST

Build up an island world

PODCAST OF THE WEEK

GAME OF THE WEEK

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK

Busted

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR YOUR BOOK CLUB

Ask the Author • Busted is award-winning writer Dan Gemeinhart’s 10th book, which he describes as his “funniest one yet!” He spoke to The Week Junior about the book and other projects.

Help your neighbors •  You can brighten spirits this time of year with simple yet meaningful actions.

3 worthy causes

Make gift envelopes for Hanukkah

ECO TIP OF THE WEEK • WRAP PRESENTS IN A SUSTAINABLE WAY

Puzzles

That’s unbelievable!

Editor’s note

CHARITY OF THE WEEK

Standing up for the environment

JOIN US FOR A VIRTUAL BOOK EVENT!

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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