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!

Global dispute over Greenland

Greenland fact file

Famed iceberg melted away

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

Moon mission is a step closer

Enrollment in US colleges increases

New survey about AI

WORD OF THE WEEK

THE WEEK IN HISTORY

Popular coastal road reopens

Flag football’s college expansion

Rare turtle hatchling born at zoo

Civil rights legend remembered

Around the world

Are chewy cookies better than crispy ones? • There are endless cookie recipes out there, and people have personal preferences.

Reaching new audiences • Mark Rober is making science fun and accessible for curious minds.

Actor on the rise

Making art history

OVERHEARD

A new approach to beaver damage

What are ecosystem engineers?

The science behind a powerful peck

Good week / Bad week

Giant anteater

“Do a ladybug’s spots mean anything?” • Nolan, 9, Pennsylvania

Symbols of strength in the wild • Nature’s powerful feline predators inspire awe with their beauty, grace, and survival.

Oldest evidence of fire-making found

Stone Age gum

Humans weren’t made for modern life

“Ultrablack” fabric inspired by bird

A device that draws water from air

Photos of the week

Indiana wins college football title

Special honor

THIS WEEK’S WINNERS…

US skier continues strong season

COACH OF THE WEEK

SPOTLIGHT ON…

Best-selling authors launch podcast • Kelly Yang and Kate DiCamillo team up to celebrate the power of storytelling.

An audio adventure returns

Exhibit celebrates dog show

READER RECOMMENDS

3 MORE PICKS TO ENJOY THIS WEEK

The Road from Nowhere

Find your next great read

Guess the book this quote comes from

Avi • Avi is a celebrated author of historical fiction, adventures, and mysteries for children and young adults, including Loyalty and The Secret Sisters. He won the 2003 Newbery Medal for his historical fiction book Crispin: The Cross of Lead, about a 13-year-old boy in medieval England and his quest to clear his name and find his true purpose.

Reader recommends

Quiz books for fans of trivia • These picks are packed with exciting facts and challenging questions.

Set up a cozy reading nook • Create a comfortable space where you can enjoy a good book.

Fun at the library

Roll up pineapple coconut snowballs

LIFE HACK • CLEAN UP YOUR WINTER BOOTS

Puzzles

That’s unbelievable!

Editor’s note

CHARITY OF THE WEEK

A passion for games

Ideas for making a difference

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

Give the gift kids can’t wait to read