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!

Study of plastic pollution released

Lego’s plastic promise

Polio vaccines given in Gaza

New Māori queen is named

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

National parks receive historic grant

Dam project completed

WORD OF THE WEEK

THE WEEK IN HISTORY

Debate for Harris and Trump

Sequel to popular film is big hit

Stamp celebrates US history

Statue honors a pioneering teacher

Around the world

Should pets be allowed on flights? • Many animal lovers bring their furry friends on flights, but others say it’s not OK.

Building tech for kids

Big honor in books

Riding into history

OVERHEARD

Sea lions help experts map the ocean

Seals with sensors

PLACE OF THE WEEK • Adirondack Mountains, New York

Frogs make glue through their skin

Cagou

Good week / Bad week

“Why are some animals albino?” Logan, 9, Maryland

Our contest winners!

Nature Photo Contest AGES 11–14

New theory on ancient pyramids

Dozens of tombs discovered

Arm bone changes ideas about “Hobbit” human

Turning garbage into gold in the UK

Water that is made from air

Athletes shine at the Paralympics

New US Open champions crowned

COACH OF THE WEEK

SPOTLIGHT ON…

Inside the world of Pixar • A traveling exhibit reveals how the animation studio uses science and technology to create its films.

3 facts about Pixar

A circus that celebrates diversity

Holes PG (Hulu, Disney+, or rent on other platforms)

THIS WEEK’S WATCH LIST

A sports game for Harry Potter fans

PODCAST OF THE WEEK

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK

VIDEO OF THE WEEK

Gracie Under the Waves

Linda Sue Park • We spoke to the author of the Book of the Week.

The Lord of the Rings

4 books to celebrate Hispanic culture • Hispanic Heritage Month takes place from September 15 to October 15.

Go for a hike outdoors • Enjoy the sights and sounds of nature while taking a long walk.

Types of trail markers

Doodle fun designs on your sneakers

BRIGHTEN YOUR FRIEND’S DAY

Puzzles

A paradise decorated in pink

Swing with a dazzling view

Man has a giant-sized hobby

The five-star rodent resort

Editor’s note

American Institute for Stuttering

Providing food during school breaks

Nominate a charity!

IT’S YOUR TURN

BOOKS YOU LOVE • We enjoy receiving photographs of children showing us the books they’ve loved reading! Have an adult email a photo to us at hello@theweekjunior.com, along with anything you’d like to say about the book.

Teacher OF THE WEEK

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

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Back-to-school savings

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