The Week Junior

"When you are young, you’re naturally curious about the world and everything in it. But the world seems made for grown-ups; complex and unknowable. That’s why we’ve created The Week Junior. It explains the news and events in ways that children understand; immediate, colourful, exciting. From news to nature, science to geography, and sport to books, The Week Junior explores an extraordinary array of topics from around the globe. Written to engage a young person’s point of view, without spoon-feeding or patronising, it explains events in a safe, accessible and inspiring way."

New Zealand rejects treaty change

New Zealand factfile

Sikhs come together to celebrate Vaisakhi

A plan to protect special places

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

Law passed to save steel plant

Scunthorpe’s steel

WORD OF THE WEEK

THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

Hundreds join the Bike Bus

Post boxes get an upgrade

An egg-cellent team effort

Theme park plan announced

Around the world

Are classic hot cross buns the best? • Some say we shouldn’t mess with this super springtime treat.

A creator with a love of chocolate • Peek behind the scenes at a chocolate shop.

Forest hero rewarded

Young climber’s record

THEY SAID IT!

New rules for eco-friendly claims

Car tests on trial

Wild garlic carpets woodland and scents the air

Help the endangered water vole

ANIMAL OF THE WEEK

GOOD WEEK

BAD WEEK

The race to use nature to power the planet • Clean, renewable energy can slow down climate change.

Bronze Age face revealed

Reconstructing Cheddar Man

Space miso on the menu for astronauts

Scientists bring algae back to life

Urgent medicine from a machine

Photos of the week

Sky’s the limit for Akinbileje

Sprinting inspiration

THE WEEK’S WINNERS…

Understanding allergies • What are allergies and how can you help people who have them?

“I have an allergy to eggs”

Holly’s tips to help people with allergies

Enter a world of dinosaurs • Enjoy a roarsome theatre experience at Dinosaur World Live.

Prehistoric puppet masters

5 books to help our planet • These books are full of planet-protecting ideas in time for Earth Day on 22 April.

The Boy With Big Decisions

Helen Rutter • The Boy with Big Decisions author shares her top decision-making tips.

READERS RECOMMEND

A hero you can relate to • Geri Halliwell-Horner on the story behind Rosie Frost.

BOOK BITES

ON MY SHELF

Little bot wins big • PlayStation 5 game Astro Bot took five prizes at the BAFTA Games Awards.

GAME OF THE WEEK

PODCAST OF THE WEEK

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK

Bake Easter fairy cakes • Make these mini sponge treats to share with your friends and family.

Puzzles

That’s unbelievable!

Editor’s note

Secrets

CHARITY OF THE WEEK

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Teacher OF THE WEEK

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Quiz of the week

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