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!

Ceremonies mark D-Day anniversary

Tribute in the US

New money is issued in the UK

Surprise election results in India

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

Boeing sends astronauts to ISS

1,000 days in space

WORD OF THE WEEK

THE WEEK IN HISTORY

Juneteenth concert in capital

Most popular YouTuber named

Flamingo seen in Massachusetts

Pride Month celebrated across US

THE WEEK’S SILLIEST HEADLINE

Around the world

Is sunrise better than sunset? • While some people love to wake up with the Sun, others prefer to watch it set.

Raising her voice • Katherine Goforth is breaking barriers with her passion for music.

An astronaut’s flight

High honor for chef

OVERHEARD

Bison help reduce climate change

Baby bison born in US

PLACE OF THE WEEK • Cape Cod National Seashore, Massachusetts

A layer of fungi protection

Good week / Bad week

Greater glider

“What does a catfish eat?” Brady, 8, Massachusetts

A classic ride with a spectacular view • One man’s creative vision led to a popular amusement attraction.

Wheels with a different spin

Girl hears for first time after treatment

Cochlear implants

NASA prepares for moonwalks here on Earth

Soldiers test ancient armor

A bed that keeps cats off the desk

Photos of the week

Oklahoma wins college softball title

History of softball

THIS WEEK’S WINNERS…

US shines at Cricket World Cup

COACH OF THE WEEK

SPOTLIGHT ON… • These US athletes have qualified for or are hoping to qualify for this summer’s Olympics or Paralympics in Paris. Here is some sports-related advice they shared with The Week Junior.

A new superhero film • The Netflix film Ultraman: Rising is a sci-fi action movie featuring a popular character from Japan.

3 facts about Ultraman

Museum for a famous street artist

Dragons: Race to the Edge (Netflix)

THIS WEEK’S WATCH LIST

Unfold a puzzle adventure

PODCAST OF THE WEEK

CLASS OF THE WEEK

VIDEO OF THE WEEK

The One and Only Family

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR YOUR BOOK CLUB

Ask the Author Ambassador • In 2013, Katherine Applegate won the Newbery Medal for The One and Only Ivan. Now the four-book series is coming to an end with The One and Only Family. Applegate met with members of The Week Junior’s Junior Council and answered their questions below.

Mark the summer solstice • This astronomical event is a great opportunity to welcome the new season.

World celebrations

Cook up crispy tofu nuggets

GET ALONG BETTER WITH SIBLINGS

Puzzles

Eat your vegetables for dessert

Barber makes hair masterpieces

A tastefully teeny-tiny artwork

Dogs conduct an orchestra

Editor’s note

Shakespeare Theatre Company

Raising money for newborns

SUMMER OF READING

IT’S YOUR TURN

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

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