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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!

New leader named in Iran

If you feel worried

Social media ban in Indonesia

Winter Paralympics are underway

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

Teens win major science award

Notable contest alumni

WORD OF THE WEEK

THE WEEK IN HISTORY

Memorial for civil rights leader

Animated film is a box office hit

Stunning finish in marathon

Condors may be nesting in California

Around the world

Is it better to set many small goals? • Some people find value in taking one step at a time, while others prefer going all in.

Breaking film barriers • Costume designer Ruth E. Carter continues to make history in her field.

Anchor steps down

A young innovator

OVERHEARD

Old boats make new island for birds

Seabirds recovering from flu

Historic wolf sighting in California

Good week / Bad week

Animal of the week

“Is it possible that megalodons are living currently?” • William, 10, Utah

A buttery, crunchy classic snack • Find out how popcorn became a favorite American treat.

Revealing a painting’s secrets

How infrared tech helps art

Babies are born with rhythm and visual skills

Wooden tools may be oldest ever found

A mini robot that flies like a bee

Photos of the week

Paralympic action begins

World Baseball Classic underway

Chase Mondi

Artist gets creative with orchids • City scenes made with flowers are on display at the New York Botanical Garden.

Famous trolls on tour

One Piece adventure continues

READER RECOMMENDS

3 MORE PICKS TO ENJOY THIS WEEK

Queso, Just in Time

Find your next great read

Guess the book this quote comes from

Ernesto Cisneros • The middle-grade and young adult novels by award-winning author Ernesto Cisneros include Falling Short and Efrén Divided, which follows a 12-year-old boy’s struggle to care for his family after his mother is deported. Cisneros has been a middle school teacher in California for more than 25 years.

Reader recommends

Special editions of popular reads • New designs make these beloved stories beautiful keepsakes.

Relax with meditation • This practice can help you lower stress and feel more calm in a few minutes a day.

Mindful practices

Pop up a bowl of chili lime popcorn

LIFE HACK

Puzzles

That’s unbelievable!

Editor’s note

CHARITY OF THE WEEK

Learning to run a business

READER RECOMMENDS

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Teacher OF THE WEEK

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HISTORIC HEIGHTS