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!

Gas and airport challenges in US

Prices at the pump

List of happiest nations released

Worldwide bird count completed

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

Judge rules in favor of press freedom

End of a radio station

WORD OF THE WEEK

THE WEEK IN HISTORY

PBS Kids to receive major award

Vinyl records soar in popularity

Favorite US dog breed named

WNBA pay agreement reached

Around the world

Should we always root for the same team? • Some sports fans say loyalty means everything, but others disagree.

Redefining his sport • Paralympian Mike Schultz is shaping the world of adaptive snowboarding.

A new writing role

Launching dreams

OVERHEARD

Rare animals seen in “Asia’s Amazon”

Help for rivers in the Amazon

Restoring forests to bring back tigers

Honduran white bat

Good week / Bad week

“How do migratory birds know the way to their destination?” • Siddhart, 8, California

A meaningful tradition for generations • The art of egg decorating is a cherished Ukrainian custom.

Old plastic used for new houses

The wonders of 3D printing

Tracing the source of treasured violins

Symbols could be Stone Age writing

A skin spray that seals wounds

Photos of the week

Exciting start to NWSL season

New coaching rule

THIS WEEK’S WINNERS…

Flag Football Classic is held

COACH OF THE WEEK

SPOTLIGHT ON…

Mario returns to the big screen • The video game icon is starring in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, a sequel to a 2023 hit.

An inspiring game glitch

Hidden history found in museum

READER RECOMMENDS

3 MORE PICKS TO ENJOY THIS WEEK

Inbetweens

Find your next great read

Guess the book this quote comes from

Faith Erin Hicks • Both a writer and an artist, Faith Erin Hicks is known for her middle-grade graphic novels. The books, such as Friends with Boys, often focus on adventure, friendship, and personal growth. Hicks has won two Eisner Awards, which are the most prestigious awards in the comic book industry.

Reader recommends

3 reads for National Poetry Month • More than 150 types of poetry exist! These selections showcase the variety.

Make fresh spring recipes! • From breakfast to lunch and drinks to snacks, these delicious dishes are fun to create.

Stupendous mind stretchers

That’s unbelievable!

Editor’s note

CHARITY OF THE WEEK

Helping students learn about STEM

Ideas for making a difference

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

The Week Junior

News from a fascinating planet