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!

Fastest-growing US cities named

School spending is up

Wildfires burn across Canada

Record set on Mount Everest

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

Leaders speak at college graduations

A national tradition

WORD OF THE WEEK

THE WEEK IN HISTORY

Presidential debates scheduled

Bounty of peaches in Georgia

Most popular US baby names

Big wins at famous dog show

THE WEEK’S SILLIEST HEADLINE

Around the world

Should teens be paid the same as adults? • Teenagers can receive lower pay than older workers get. Some think that’s unfair.

Inspired by the sea • Marine biologist Melissa Cristina Márquez has written an epic underwater tale.

From field to stage

Running for a cause

OVERHEARD

Bees can survive underwater

Breathtaking feats

PLACE OF THE WEEK • Lava Beds National Monument, California

Chickens blush to convey emotions

Good week / Bad week

Fiddler crab

“How do apes cut their nails?” Aadarsh, 12, Florida

Delicious sweetness by the dozen • The humble doughnut first rose to fame as a comfort food from home.

Fried dough worldwide

Uncovering Stonehenge’s secrets

The route to Stonehenge

New nets fight the spread of malaria

Discovery at George Washington’s home

Binoculars that can identify birds

Photos of the week

Exciting start to WNBA season

New team revealed

THIS WEEK’S WINNERS…

Big event for top US gymnasts

COACH OF THE WEEK

SPOTLIGHT ON…

Meet the Blue Angels • A new documentary goes behind the scenes of the Navy’s famous elite Flight Demonstration Squadron.

3 facts about the Blue Angels

A fun Garfield adventure

13 Going on 30 PG-13 (Hulu or rent on major platforms)

THIS WEEK’S WATCH LIST

Help teens battle backyard bugs

GAME OF THE WEEK

VIDEO OF THE WEEK

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK

Timid

Jonathan Todd • We spoke to the author of the Book of the Week.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

4 great books that have Asian themes • May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Host a movie night • Plan a fun and easy get-together with these helpful tips.

Picks from readers

Bake snickerdoodle blondies

FEEL BETTER AFTER MAKING A MISTAKE

Puzzles

Humongous hot dog in the city

A balanced meal…with bugs?

Teaming up for an amazing trick

Zoo welcomes rare panda dogs

Editor’s note

The Planetary Society

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Teacher OF THE WEEK

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

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