The Week Junior is a brilliant current affairs magazine for children aged between 8 and 14. It’s filled with fascinating stories and information, written to engage curious young minds and encourage them to explore and understand the world around them.

Teaching prize recognises the world’s best teachers

The story of the prize

Indian farmers protest against government

Asteroid samples arrive on Earth

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

Covid-19 vaccinations begin

Global Covid-19 update

WORD OF THE WEEK

THE WEEK IN HISTORY

PM pushes for Brexit deal

Thundersnow hits Scotland

First Christmas card forr sale

Newton’s notes on Egypt’s pyramids sell for £378,000

Around the world

Should there be a women’s SPOTY award? • Hollie Doyle is the only woman on the shortlist for this year’s BBC Sports Personality of the Year.

What you need to know

What do you think?

Celebrating heroes • Dr Ranj’s book highlights the power of kindness.

Top of the class in Time

A history-making Scout

THEY SAID IT!

Noise pollution affects animals

HAVE A PLANET-FRIENDLY CHRISTMAS

Musical magicians

Giant rats create toxic coats

Good week / Bad week

Alligator

What do elephants eat at the zoo?

The board game that made history • Celebrate 85 years of the nation’s favourite board game.

Star players

A million new galaxies mapped

Scientists say farewell to Arecibo

No sweat! Scientists create unusual antiperspirant

Sub reaches deepest point on Earth

NEW ISSUE ALERT!

Photos of the week

Basketball teams aim sky high

THE WEEK’S WINNERS...

London Lions star thanks his teacher

5 books for your Christmas list • These books are perfect for snuggling up with during the festive season.

BOOK OF THE WEEK

READERS RECOMMEND Name: Ed

Sibéal Pounder • The Tinsel writer explains unusual Christmas picnics and fish on trees.

The letters of lockdown • Young people share how they feel about Covid-19 through a new exhibition.

Get involved with art at home

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

FILM CLUB • Discover the film debut of Father Christmas.

THIS WEEK’S WATCH LIST

Packing a punch • Fitness Boxing 2 can help you exercise at home this winter.

What’s the verdict?

Free games that will get you moving

SECRETS & HACKS

WEBSITE OF THE WEEK

VIRAL VIDEO

Play chess • Tackle a tactical board game when you…

HOW, WHAT, WHERE?

“EVERY GAME IS DIFFERENT”

Bake festive ginger snaps

Win a baking set

Editor’s note

CHARITY OF THE WEEK

My Autumn

Drawing competition

GET INVOLVED

YOUR PHOTOS

Teacher OF THE WEEK

POPJAM

THE WEEK Junior SHOW

That’s unbelievable!

Shout out for quiet station

Footballer dropped from the team because of bus bother

Family find koala in Christmas tree

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

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