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!

Nations react to US tariffs

The first tariffs

Signs of nearby planet spotted

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

Pompeii lived on after massive eruption

Schools reopening with new policies

Cursive on the rise

WORD OF THE WEEK

THE WEEK IN HISTORY

Migrating birds to be protected

Female umpire makes history

Memorable night on Broadway

Anniversary of pony swim marked

Around the world

Should all schools start after Labor Day? • Many schools open in July or August, but some families say September is better.

Inspiring young athletes • Osi Umenyiora is on a mission to spread the positive power of football.

Box-office superstar

Sports icon honored

OVERHEARD

Endangered species can be saved

The IUCN Red List

PLACE OF THE WEEK • Mount Washington State Park, New Hampshire

Orangutans sleep like humans

Good week / Bad week

Animal of the week • Black-tailed prairie dog

“Why do birds chirp in the morning?” • Zayn, 9, Pennsylvania

Illuminating beacons on the shore •  Lighthouses are enduring symbols of guidance, hope, and safety.

Long-distance robot surgery is a success

Robots helping doctors

First plant species added to Frozen Zoo

Scientist’s cat finds an unknown virus

A gaming device that’s super small

Photos of the week

New champion in Little League softball

Pro softball news

THIS WEEK’S WINNERS…

Gymnasts shine at US nationals

COACH OF THE WEEK

SPOTLIGHT ON…

Chinese blockbuster hits the US • Ne Zha 2, an animated fantasy adventure about two boys determining their destiny, set box-office records in its home country.

More popular foreign films

Exciting news for Harry Potter fans

READER RECOMMENDS

THIS WEEK’S WATCH LIST

The virtual NFL season begins

PODCAST OF THE WEEK

APP OF THE WEEK

GAME OF THE WEEK

Dream On

Shannon Hale • We spoke to the author of the Book of the Week.

READER RECOMMENDS

4 books full of fun crafts and projects • These titles can inspire pop-up puppets, stretchy slime, painted prints, and more.

Get organized for school • Use these tips and tricks to prepare yourself for a strong start.

Goals for the year

Create your own custom bookplates

ECO TIP OF THE WEEK

Puzzles

That’s unbelievable!

Editor’s note

CHARITY OF THE WEEK

Raising funds for flood recovery

Your five good deeds

YOUR PHOTOS

Teacher OF THE WEEK

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

The Week Junior

WATER WORLD