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!

Former President faces new charges

Who is Tanya Chutkan?

Tensions in Niger continue to rise

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

Loss of Amazon rainforest slows

More charging stations to be built

WORD OF THE WEEK

THE WEEK IN HISTORY

Electric cars in California

Top US health expert named

Cyclists honor Harriet Tubman

Rare bird spotted in Wisconsin

NASA to send rovers to the Moon

Around the world

Is a hot dog actually a sandwich? • Help settle this longstanding culinary controversy once and for all.

What you need to know

What do you think?

A word puzzle master • Sam Ezersky crafts fun games for millions of eager spellers every day.

A prize for creativity

Soccer star sets record

OVERHEARD

The incredible nose of a cat

PLACE OF THE WEEK • Golden Gate National Recreation Area, California

Mice follow their noses

The tricks of cuttlefish camouflage

Good week / Bad week

Bornean orangutan

“Why are some wolves black?”

Thousands of miles in the mountains • A famous trail in the eastern US draws hikers from around the world.

Famous hikers

Kangaroos didn’t always hop

Kangaroos that live in trees

Water movement has changed Earth’s spin

Ancient “pizza” art found in Italy

A glove that brings VR to life

Photos of the week

US women eliminated from World Cup

THIS WEEK’S WINNERS…

Historic moment

Biles wins big in return to gymnastics

COACH OF THE WEEK

SPOTLIGHT ON…

Film inspired by a gamer • In Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story, a young man works to turn his passion for video game racing into a real-life driving career.

3 more racing films

Exhibit all about cell phones

READER RECOMMENDS

THIS WEEK’S WATCH LIST

Fix vehicles with a group of friends

PODCAST OF THE WEEK

APP OF THE WEEK

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK

The Umbrella Maker’s Son

READER RECOMMENDS

Katrina Leno • We spoke to the author of The Umbrella Maker’s Son.

4 books about music superstars • From rap to rock, these nonfiction picks describe the lives of top artists.

Get into a sleep routine • These tips can help you feel rested and ready for returning to school.

4 interesting facts about sleeping • Have you ever wondered what happens—or doesn’t—while you’re snoozing? Check out this sleep trivia.

Make DIY notebooks and erasers

ECO TIP OF THE WEEK • REDUCE PAPER TOWEL USAGE

Puzzles

That’s unbelievable!

Editor’s note

CHARITY OF THE WEEK

Getting a special cast

Tell us about your school!

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

Quiz of the week

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This summer, find a reason to read more

MARINE MARVEL • The Lion’s Mane jellyfish, one of the largest jellyfish species in the world, can grow to 120 feet long and have more than 1,000 tentacles.