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!

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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It’s National Reading Month!

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