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.

Electoral college confirms Joe Biden’s victory in US election

US election in numbers

Astronauts for 2024 Moon landings selected

A growth spurt for Mount Everest

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR

Brexit talks enter final stages

WORD OF THE WEEK

THE WEEK IN HISTORY

Fishing in numbers

Viking-age treasures restored

Covid tests for schools

Dark skies get special status

Pupils write festive letters

THE WEEK’S SILLIEST HEADLINE

Around the world

Are mince pies a tasty festive treat? • There is arguably no Christmas food that splits opinion like a mince pie.

What you need to know

Curiosity and care • Dr Tara Shine says we can all help to save the planet.

Tania Bright • The tireless charity leader explains how she became the person she is today.

Why do pandas roll in horse poo?

The art of keeping warm

KEEP YOUR AREA LITTER-FREE

The festive show that will go on • Pantomime has a long history and is still a festive favourite.

Did ancient apes hibernate?

Inside the Pit of Bones

Photos of the week

5 festive reads to enjoy • Get in the Christmas spirit by losing yourself in one of these supremely seasonal books.

Book club

Festive TV highlights • From lost souls to brave meerkats, there’s something for everyone to watch this Christmas.

Three other Pixar films to watch this Christmas

FILM CLUB • This Aardman animation mixes football with Stone Age adventure to make a winning combination.

Young diver wins BBC award

Young Sports Personality of the Year in numbers

THE WEEK’S WINNERS...

Christmas online • There are lots of fun digital activities to enjoy over the festive period.

A reader reviews Santa HQ

Make festive foil decorations

TOP TIPS

Editor’s note

CHARITY OF THE WEEK

The Magic Garden project

Win the new illustrated edition of Northern Lights

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Tin tree breaks record

Squirrels’ bright idea to steal lights

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We have a winner! • We were snowed under by entries to our competition to create The Week Junior’s festive front page.