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!

Artemis II mission circles the Moon

Lunar program set to continue

Astronauts make history

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

White House construction stopped

President Ford’s pool

WORD OF THE WEEK

THE WEEK IN HISTORY

Historic documents displayed

Baseball legend to be celebrated

Famous eagles welcome chicks

Hummingbirds migrate through US

Around the world

Should recess be totally free time? • Some people say students should get to choose what to do on their break.

Making big waves • Swimming icon Janet Evans is being recognized for her career and impact.

Architect is honored

Writing a new tune

OVERHEARD

Hedgehogs’ sonic superpower

New “hogspital” opens in the UK

Raccoons like problem-solving

Good week / Bad week

Animal of the week • Sand cat

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Waddling wonders in distant lands •  Penguins have evolved to live in some of the world’s harshest habitats.

Strange creature had a crooked jaw

Walking upright

How do cats always land on their feet?

Robot with fingernails can peel fruit

A device that measures farts

Photos of the week

UCLA and Michigan win NCAA titles

THIS WEEK’S WINNERS…

Big changes for UFL season

COACH OF THE WEEK

SPOTLIGHT ON…

Famous art event underway •  The Whitney Biennial in New York City showcases contemporary pieces.

Matisse works on display

Disabled actors make film history

READER RECOMMENDS

3 MORE PICKS TO ENJOY THIS WEEK

The Endless Game

Find your next great read

Guess the book this quote comes from

J.D. Amato

Reader recommends

Books for beginner bird-watchers • Field guides and real-life adventures help a new hobby take flight.

Write your own poems • Express your thoughts and ideas during National Poetry Month.

3 legendary poets

Ladle up a bowl of toasty French onion soup

ECO TIP OF THE WEEK • PLANT OR CARE FOR A TREE IN YOUR AREA

Puzzles

That’s unbelievable!

Editor’s note

CHARITY OF THE WEEK

CELEBRATING PI DAY ON MARCH 14!

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

The Week Junior

STRONG SWIMMER