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 enters conflict in the Middle East

If you feel worried

Artifacts sent back to Nigeria

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

Face of an early human revealed

Court decides case on gender-affirming care

The 17th chief justice

WORD OF THE WEEK

THE WEEK IN HISTORY

Artificial dyes to be removed

Famous shipwreck is identified

Condors born at California zoo

Oklahoma City wins first NBA title

Around the world

Is the lake better than the ocean? • Some people like the calm of a lake, while others seek adventures by the ocean.

Storytelling to the beat • In his latest role, Utkarsh Ambudkar brings hip-hop to kids and families.

Helping others heal

A wildlife champion

OVERHEARD

Tracking seal pups’ epic journeys

Seal spotted in grassland

PLACE OF THE WEEK • Canaveral National Seashore, Florida

Horses have facial expressions

Good week / Bad week

Animal of the week

Enter The Week Junior’s Nature Photo Contest!

Tricks, turns, and a thrilling ride • More than 9 million people in the US skateboarded last year.

Penguin poop affects clouds

Antarctica gains ice

Scientists accidentally turn lead into gold

Moments of awe boost health

A camper with great views

Photos of the week

Panthers are Stanley Cup champs

Trophy caretaker

THIS WEEK’S WINNERS…

LSU wins Men’s College World Series

COACH OF THE WEEK

SPOTLIGHT ON…

A new Superman movie • One of the most famous superheroes of all time is soaring back into action on the big screen.

3 fun Superman facts

Next Jurassic Park chapter begins

READER RECOMMENDS

THIS WEEK’S WATCH LIST

A popular puzzle crossover returns

FUN CHALLENGE

GAME OF THE WEEK

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK

One Crazy Summer: The Graphic Novel

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR YOUR BOOK CLUB

Ask the Author Ambassador • Rita Williams-Garcia won the Coretta Scott King Award and the Newbery Honor for One Crazy Summer in 2011. The book’s sequels, P.S. Be Eleven and Gone Crazy in Alabama, also received many awards. She recently adapted One Crazy Summer into a graphic novel format.

Make fresh summer recipes • Use the flavors of the season to whip up these light and delicious drinks, meals, and desserts!

Brain games to challenge you!

That’s unbelievable!

Editor’s note

CHARITY OF THE WEEK

On the birding trail

Your dream for the nation

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

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Keep kids reading all summer long!

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