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!

Teen wins historic spelling bee

Championship words

Muslims make holy pilgrimage

Oldest, farthest galaxy observed

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

Youth climate activists sue government

Who is Rikki Held?

WORD OF THE WEEK

THE WEEK IN HISTORY

Elon Musk leaves administration

Wolf packs sighted in California

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Pride Month celebrated across US

Around the world

Is it better to read before bed? • Some people prefer relaxing with a book as they wind down their day.

Training with heart • Annie Grossman’s approach to pet care is grounded in science and kindness.

Artist’s new exhibit

Returning to a role

OVERHEARD

Female bonobos build powerful alliances

Caring about fairness

PLACE OF THE WEEK • Itasca State Park, Minnesota

Successful release of axolotls

Good week / Bad week

Ronan the sea lion

“How are birds and pterodactyls alike?” • Eva, 8, Virginia

The 50 Books KIDS LOVE MOST • The Week Junior asked more than 200 children across the country about the books they loved so much that they would recommend them to other kids. We turned their picks into this one-of-a-kind list that features books in all your favorite categories. Get ready for a super summer of reading!

Meet our Author Ambassadors

My summer reading memories

More sleep gives brains a boost

How the body goes to sleep

Scientists identify a brand-new color

“Sea dragon” found in Mississippi

A zipper that opens by remote control

PSG wins Champions League trophy

Another major victory

THIS WEEK’S WINNERS…

Exciting end to US Women’s Open

COACH OF THE WEEK

SPOTLIGHT ON…

A new How to Train Your Dragon • The popular story about a Viking boy and his unlikely bond with a special creature is being retold in a live-action film.

3 facts about the franchise

Breathtaking look at ocean life

READER RECOMMENDS

THIS WEEK’S WATCH LIST

Start a reading journal • Explore your thoughts and ideas about books with this easy activity.

Arrange your books

Make brightly colored bookends from bricks

ECO TIP OF THEWEEK • HOST A USED BOOK SALE FOR CHARITY

Puzzles

That’s unbelievable!

Editor’s note

CHARITY OF THE WEEK

For the love of books

Meet your favorite authors!

YOUR RECENT READS

Teacher OF THE WEEK

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

The Week Junior

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