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!
US relationship with Europe in flux
What is the EU?
World’s largest iceberg is stuck
Special Olympics Winter Games begin
IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…
Big milestone for NASA telescope
Voyager 1 and Voyager 2
WORD OF THE WEEK
THE WEEK IN HISTORY
Attendance rises at US parks
Eaglets hatched in California
New Revolutionary War stamps
Women’s History Month is celebrated
Around the world
Should phones be banned at concerts? • Some people say the devices are ruining live performances, but others disagree.
Achieving a football first • Coach Autumn Lockwood is breaking barriers for women in sports.
A memory master
Star dancer retires
OVERHEARD
Some whales sing like humans speak
For friendly ears only
PLACE OF THE WEEK • Gypsum Hills, Kansas
The secrets of salamander toes
Animal of the week
Good week / Bad week
ASK AN EXPERT
An actress who blazed trails on screen • Anna May Wong was Hollywood’s first Chinese American movie star.
3 ways she made history • Throughout her career as an actress, Anna May Wong broke several barriers in film and television. Here are a few of them.
Asteroid unlikely to hit Earth
What is a meteorite?
New method to treat mild peanut allergies
Largest stash of ancient beads found
A camping stove that stays lit
Photos of the week
A week of big moments in the NBA
Unrivaled playoffs set
THIS WEEK’S WINNERS…
Historic day for women in NASCAR
COACH OF THE WEEK
SPOTLIGHT ON…
Snow White brought to life • A live-action remake of Disney’s animated musical brings a modern twist to the classic fairy tale.
3 live-action fairy tales
New Avatar sequel series announced
Seal Team • (TV-Y7) Netflix
THIS WEEK’S WATCH LIST
Design and run your own museum
PODCAST OF THE WEEK
WEBSITE OF THE WEEK
GAME OF THE WEEK
The Doomsday Vault
Thomas Wheeler • We spoke to the author of the Book of the Week.
One for the Murphys
4 books to help you learn fun skills • These titles teach you how to perform a magic trick, wrap a gift, and more.
Discover your family history • Feel closer to family—and learn more about who you are—by looking at the past.
Interview questions
Make easy, tasty chicken noodle soup
LIFE HACK
Puzzles
That’s unbelievable!
Editor’s note
CHARITY OF THE WEEK
Writing to inspire others
Your hopes for the nation
YOUR PHOTOS
Teacher OF THE WEEK
How much of this week’s news can you remember?
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