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!

World leaders attend NATO summit

Olympics decision

Rare snowfall in South African city

New image from space telescope

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

TV and movie actors go on strike

Leader of the actors’ union

WORD OF THE WEEK

THE WEEK IN HISTORY

Stricter limits on lead proposed

Job market strong for teens

Gerber baby chosen for 2023

US soccer legend set to retire

Around the world

Should everyone learn to drive? • Learning to drive used to be a big deal, but some people say it’s no longer necessary.

Writing to inspire • Author Markette Sheppard’s latest book is about celebrating differences.

Sharing the music

Sports history made

Seagulls watch what we eat

Geese won’t stay away

PLACE OF THE WEEK • Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument, Arizona

Animals roamed during the pandemic

Sulawesi crested macaque

Good week / Bad week

“How much does an elephant eat in one day?” • Lila, 10, Ohio

The history of the US space agency • NASA has been exploring space, from the Moon to Mars, for 65 years.

A human ancestor walked upright

Ancient human burials

Using old train cars to boost marine life

Vertical farm grows greens in California

A fabric that blocks mosquito bites

Photos of the week

First-time singles champs at Wimbledon

Courtside helpers

THIS WEEK’S WINNERS…

Exciting MLB All-Star competitions

COACH OF THE WEEK

Tess Thompson

Museum of Play gets bigger • The institution in Rochester, New York, has expanded its video game exhibits and added a new park.

3 fun things to see

Comedy about a wild sleepover

READER RECOMMENDS

THIS WEEK’S WATCH LIST

Explore with tiny creatures

PODCAST OF THE WEEK

APP OF THE WEEK

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK

Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecy

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR YOUR BOOK CLUB

Ask the Author Ambassador

Set up a lemonade stand • Serve refreshing drinks in your neighborhood for summertime fun.

4 DIY decorations for a super stand • These creative touches can help your lemonade business be a success.

Make your own ring toss carnival game

Enter The Week Junior’s Nature Photo Contest!

Puzzles

That’s unbelievable!

Editor’s note

CHARITY OF THE WEEK

THE BOOKS YOU RECOMMEND

Share your opinions about school with The Week Junior!

Teacher OF THE WEEK

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

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This summer, find a reason to read more

BRIGHT SIGHT • A poison dart frog’s toxic substance is found on its skin, which is brightly colored to warn predators in the rainforest to stay away.