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Queen Elizabeth II dies at age 96

On September 8, Queen Elizabeth II, who served as monarch of the UK for 70 years, died at Balmoral Castle, her home in Scotland. She reigned longer than any monarch in UK history and any female monarch in world history. What was the queen’s role? The UK consists of Great Britain (England, Scotland, and Wales) and Northern Ireland. It is a constitutional monarchy (government with a monarch who shares power with elected officials). The queen was head of the monarchy and also head of the Commonwealth of Nations, a group of 56 countries that includes many former British territories, such as Canada, Australia, and South Africa. Though she had no official political power, Elizabeth advised 15 prime ministers (similar to Presidents) during her reign, served as a diplomat to other…

Queen Elizabeth II dies at age 96

Recalling a first radio address

Princess Elizabeth was not yet queen when she gave her first-ever radio broadcast on October 13, 1940. The 14-year-old was asked by UK Prime Minister Winston Churchill to join the BBC’s Children’s Hour program to lift spirits during World War II (1939–1945). Germany had bombed England as Nazi leader Adolf Hitler tried to take control of Europe. In a speech about three minutes long, Elizabeth addressed the thousands of children who had been sent out of the UK for safety, living as far away as Australia and Canada. She and her sister, Margaret, were also sent to a safer location during the war. “To you, living in new surroundings, we send a message of true sympathy,” Elizabeth said. “When peace comes, remember, it will be for us, the children of…

Recalling a first radio address

Queen’s ties to US remembered

Since Queen Elizabeth II’s death, her close ties to the US have been discussed and remembered. During her lifetime, she met 13 US Presidents, hosting them at her royal homes and visiting the White House several times. Those relationships helped keep the nations close. President Harry Truman hosted Elizabeth in Washington, DC, in 1951, when she was a princess. In 1959, as queen, she baked scones for Dwight Eisenhower at her castle in Scotland, and in 1961, she invited John F. Kennedy to Buckingham Palace. Only one President who served during her reign, Lyndon Johnson, did not meet her in person. In 1976, Queen Elizabeth II danced with Gerald R. Ford at the US bicentennial (200th anniversary) celebration at the White House. In 1982, she bonded with Ronald Reagan over…

Queen’s ties to US remembered

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

A FAVORITE BREED Queen Elizabeth II’s love of corgis has been highlighted in recent days. She got her first corgi companion, Susan, at age 18. Over her lifetime, she raised dozens of Susan’s puppies and other dogs. Each had its own Christmas stocking. PERFECT TIMING After the queen’s death on September 8, a rainbow appeared over Windsor Castle, one of her homes, where people had gathered to honor her. About 20 miles away, in London, a double rainbow stretched over her official residence, Buckingham Palace, as a crowd sang “God Save the Queen.” A SPECIAL FRIENDSHIP “Thank you Ma’am, for everything,” Paddington Bear, the cherished children’s character, said on social media after the queen’s death. During a celebration of her 70-year reign in June, the two starred in a humorous…

IT’S AN AMAZING WEEK FOR…

Mississippi city faces water crisis

Jackson, the capital of the state of Mississippi, is dealing with a water crisis that has affected more than 150,000 people. The city’s neglected water system became overwhelmed, leaving residents without access to safe water. What happened? On August 29, heavy rains flooded the city’s water treatment plant. This caused little or no water to be available to homes, businesses, hospitals, and schools. There was not enough water flow to flush toilets. As a result, schools had to switch to online learning for a week and hospitals were forced to bring in portable restrooms. Any tap water people wanted to drink had to be boiled first. On August 30, President Joe Biden approved an emergency declaration for the city, which allowed federal resources to be sent there. Mississippi’s governor (top…

Mississippi city faces water crisis

White House portraits unveiled

The official portraits of former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama were unveiled at the White House on September 7. The Obamas served from 2009 to 2017 and returned to the White House for the ceremony. President Obama’s portrait was painted by Robert McCurdy, and Michelle Obama’s was painted by Sharon Sprung. They will hang in the White House along with portraits of other previous Presidents and First Ladies.…

White House portraits unveiled

US set to celebrate Hispanic heritage

National Hispanic Heritage Month will begin on September 15 and run through October 15. It marks the achievements and contributions of Hispanic Americans. This year’s theme is “Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation.” Unidos is the Spanish word for “united.” Hispanic heritage refers to the history and culture of people from the Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Spain, and South America. Nearly 19% of the US population, about 62.1 million people, identify as Hispanic. Official national recognition of Hispanic heritage began as a one-week celebration in 1968. In 1988, the US Congress (branch of government that makes laws) expanded the celebration to a month. The month begins on September 15 to mark the day in 1821 when five Central American countries gained their independence after being ruled by Spain.…

US set to celebrate Hispanic heritage

Around the world

France Swimming pools close More than 30 swimming pools across France have been closed due to rising energy costs. The company that manages the pools said the higher costs of operating them are the reason and that its annual energy bill increased from about $15 million to $100 million. The French Swimming Federation criticized the pool closures, noting that they “directly impact children and adults who won’t be able to learn to swim.” Zapata Swamp, Cuba Protecting rare Cuban crocodiles Conservationists (people who work to protect animals and nature) are trying to protect critically endangered Cuban crocodiles, which are threatened by illegal hunting and habitat loss. The Cuban government has set up a program that releases hundreds of crocodiles into the wild each year. Scientist Etiam Perez said, “We are…

Around the world

Should people stop binge-watching?

You sit down to watch a streaming TV show that really grabs your attention. Just one more episode, you think…and before you know it, hours have gone by and your eyes are still glued to the screen. This is a phenomenon known as binge-watching. Streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+ make it possible to watch several episodes back-to-back, whether it’s an old show with many seasons or a new show that releases all of its episodes at once. Some people believe that bingeing leads to episode overload. Others think it’s perfectly fine to watch a show for hours at a time. What do you think? Should people stop binge-watching? Yes—binge-watching is not healthy Once people start binge-watching, they can have trouble stopping. Getting drawn into a show this…

Should people stop binge-watching?

Taking a giant leap

Many people know Solange Knowles as the younger sister of music icon Beyoncé. But the 36-year-old is an icon all on her own as an award-winning singer-songwriter and now a ballet composer. For the New York City Ballet’s Fall Fashion Gala, she composed an original score (instrumental music written for an artistic performance). The event, which debuts on September 28 at Lincoln Center in New York City, brings renowned choreographers and fashion designers together to produce an elaborate ballet performance. Knowles is the first Black American woman to compose an original score for the New York City Ballet. She follows Lido Pimienta, a Canadian of Colombian descent, who, in 2021, became the first woman of color to compose a score for the same ballet. Knowles grew up in Houston, Texas,…

Taking a giant leap

Acting in action films

Quaden Bayles, an 11-year-old boy from Australia born with a type of dwarfism (a medical or genetic condition that causes a person to be short in stature), gained fame in 2020 when a video of him describing being bullied went viral online. Now he has landed roles in two new action films by George Miller, the award-winning director of films such as Happy Feet (2006). According to Miller, Bayles is very talented and film savvy. “I love acting, I want to do heaps,” Byles told reporters.…

Acting in action films

Fair butter sculptor

Minnesota high school arts teacher Gerry Kulzer is now the official butter sculptor of the Minnesota State Fair, a job that celebrates the region’s strong dairy industry. He took over for Linda Christensen, who held the position for 50 years and trained Kelzer for about three years. Kelzer told Minnesota Public Radio, “This is the best job in the world.” At the fair this month, Kelzer sculpted nine 90-pound blocks of butter to look like each dairy princess finalist. To complete his creations, he worked inside a refrigerator at 40° F wearing three layers of clothes. OVERHEARD “Make the world a better place for those who are coming behind us.”Former US Olympic alpine ski racer Lindsey Vonn, age 37, on what is important to being an athlete. Vonn holds the…

Fair butter sculptor

New mammal species discovered

A recent study has revealed that there could be many more types of mammals on Earth than we had thought. In addition, many unidentified species could be right in front of us—we just don’t know it. Currently, more than 2 million species have been identified. Scientists believe, however, that between 90% and 99% of all species haven’t been identified yet. In the past, scientists would decide which category an animal belonged to by studying its physical features. This method is not always reliable, though, because it depends on the scientist’s own ideas and point of view. Research published in New Scientist shows that groups of animals can be divided into more species than was previously believed. Professor Bryan Carstens of Ohio State University looked at 4,310 types of mammals to…

New mammal species discovered

PLACE OF THE WEEK

Beavers Bend State Park, Oklahoma Spread across 3,482 acres with 180 miles of shoreline, and lined with hardwood and pine trees, this state park is located in southeast Oklahoma. It is nestled in the hills surrounding Mountain Fork River and Broken Bow Lake. The 22-mile, 14,220-acre lake, in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains, is popular for its smallmouth bass, channel catfish, and sunfish, and also attracts scuba divers. The Beavers Bend State Park Nature Center offers free programs, such as hikes to enjoy the wilderness and spot local wildlife, like red-headed woodpeckers.…

PLACE OF THE WEEK

More sea turtles in Florida born female

Nearly all sea turtles born in Florida in recent years have been female, scientists have reported. This is happening because of warming temperatures. Sea turtles lay eggs in sand, and the sex of hatchlings is determined by the sand’s temperature. If eggs develop in sand above 88.8° F, hatchlings are female. The past four summers in Florida were the state’s hottest on record. “Scientists who are studying sea turtle hatchlings and eggs have found no male sea turtles, only female sea turtles, for the past four years,” Bette Zirkelbach, manager of the Turtle Hospital in the Florida Keys, told Reuters. This trend has been observed in Australia as well. Melissa Rodriguez, a turtle keeper with the Miami Zoo, told Reuters that the turtles’ population in Florida is expected to drop…

More sea turtles in Florida born female

Good week / Bad week

Fin whales About 150 fin whales were filmed off the coast of Elephant Island, near Antarctica. This is the largest recorded gathering of the animals and a positive sign for the recovery of the species from near-extinction after years of protection efforts. Cicadas Temperatures this summer were too high for cicadas to make their chirping songs in Provence, in the south of France, where the insects are a beloved part of the culture. If summers remain this hot, the cicadas may leave the region entirely.…

Good week / Bad week

“Why do flamingos stand on one foot?”

Jubilee, 9, Wisconsin Megan Fox Bird keeper, Nashville Zoo Flamingos spend their entire adult lives standing, so standing on one foot gives each leg a rest! Flamingos can lock their joints, making it easy to stand on one leg for long periods. Scientists also believe keeping one foot tucked in their warm feathers helps them conserve body heat. Do you have a question for a zookeeper? Send it to hello@theweekjunior.com. Find out more about the Nashville Zoo at nashvillezoo.org.…

“Why do flamingos stand on one foot?”

Robot helps with ocean cleanup

Scientists in Norway have created an underwater robot that can identify different kinds of pollution at the bottom of the sea. The robot will help cleanup teams locate trash and place a priority on removing the items that can cause the most harm to the environment. The robot, which weighs nearly 100 pounds and uses special cameras to capture 3D images, was created by a team at Skarv Technologies. Another Norwegian company, Ecotone, developed a spectrometer—a device that can determine what material an object is made of, even in murky water. The researchers put their work to the test at a bay in the city of Bergen, on Norway’s southwest coast. First, the robot swam up and down in rows about six feet above the seabed, collecting data. Then a…

Robot helps with ocean cleanup

A real-life Transformer

Artist and engineer Jonathan Tippett, from Canada, has built a giant robot he named “Prosthesis.” The mechanical suit is about 10 feet tall, weighs nearly 9,000 pounds, and has more power than an average car. Tippett spent seven years building it after being inspired by the Transformers films. He described his invention as “a cross between an excavator, a dune buggy, and a dinosaur.” Prosthesis holds the record for the world’s largest exoskeleton (a skeleton that’s on the outside) on four legs. Using the Prosthesis suit increases a person’s strength by about 50 times. Tippett hopes the suit could someday help with things like farming, mining, and search and rescue.…

A real-life Transformer

T. rex traded small eyes for a big bite

Tyrannosaurus rex was one of the world’s fiercest predators, with a jaw that could crunch through bones. But a new study suggests that in order to have such a powerful bite, it had to have smaller eyes and weaker vision. Researchers analyzed skull fossils from the Mesozoic period (252 to 66 million years ago). They came from dinosaurs such as T. rex and Triceratops, pterosaurs (flying reptiles that lived alongside dinosaurs), and crocodile ancestors. The team found that while herbivores (plant eaters) and young carnivores (meat eaters) had circular eye sockets, many adult carnivores had oval- or keyhole-shaped eye sockets. Over time, carnivores developed smaller, narrower eyes. Circular eye sockets would have allowed T. rex and other carnivores to have larger eyes—up to seven times bigger—which could have improved their…

T. rex traded small eyes for a big bite

Cats prefer non-cat people

Cats are known for being independent, and according to a new study, they also prefer people who are not cat lovers. Experts in animal behavior in England found that cat lovers are more likely to annoy cats than people who don’t particularly like them. The study included 120 people. Each person was left in a room for five minutes with a cat and was allowed to pet it as much or as little as they pleased. The people who lived with cats or said they were experienced in cat handling were more likely to pet a cat too much or pick it up against its will. The team tracked the cats’ happiness and found that they were more content with people who pet them less, possibly because the cats were…

Cats prefer non-cat people

A foot pedal for computer gaming

Gaming company MSI has developed a sturdy foot pedal that can be used to play PC games, freeing up the user’s hands. The Liberator has a super-fast response time and comes with three buttons, one under the player’s foot and one on both sides. Users can designate a function for each button, such as accelerating in a driving game. The buttons come in a range of sizes, so players can find the right fit for their feet. The Liberator has other uses, too, such as hands-free audio recording and video editing.…

A foot pedal for computer gaming

Our contest winners!

For The Week Junior's second annual Nature Photo Contest, we invited readers to submit photographs they have taken oft he natural world. We received more than 1,100 amazing entries, including images of flowers, trees, animals, mountains, and landscapes. We were delighted by each entrant’s creativity, curiosity, and skill. The contest was divided into two categories: one for children ages 8 to 10 and one for ages 11 to 14. It was judged by Editor-in-Chief Andrea Barbalich, Creative Director Dean Abatemarco, Photo Editors Nata ki Hew ling and Lily Alt, and award-winning professional photographers Jesse Burke, Christa Renee, and Michael Rowe. The judges’ task was to choose 10 finalists in each age category, then select a grand prize winner and two runners-up in each group. “Wow1 There were so many fantastic…

Our contest winners!

Thrilling US Open tournament ends

WOW! At the US Open, Carlos Alcaraz played for a total of 23 hours and 40 minutes, a Grand Slam record. This year’s US Open tennis tournament, which ran from August 29 through September 11, delivered historic and unforgettable moments. The US Open is held in Flushing, New York, and is one of the four most important international tennis tournaments of the year, known as the Grand Slams. It attracted a record-setting 776,120 spectators over the course of the tournament.In the women’s final on September 10, number one player Iga Świątek, age 21, faced fifth seed Ons Jabeur, age 28. Jabeur is from Tunisia and was the first African and Arab woman to make a US Open final. Świątek, who is from Poland, took the first set, 6–2. In the…

Thrilling US Open tournament ends

THIS WEEK’S WINNERS…

BASKETBALL In the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) playoffs on September 8, the Connecticut Sun beat the defending champions, the Chicago Sky, 72–63, to advance to the finals. In Game 1 of the finals on September 11, the Las Vegas Aces beat the Sun, 67–64. Aces star A’ja Wilson, the WNBA’s Most Valuable Player of 2022, had 24 points and 11 rebounds. The Aces’ Chelsea Gray had 21 points and three assists. MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL On September 12, the Los Angeles Dodgers became the first team to clinch a playoff spot with a 6–0 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. It will be their 10th straight playoff appearance. COLLEGE FOOTBALL In a major upset on September 10, Appalachian State defeated Texas A&M, 17–14, in A&M’s home stadium. In another shocking win…

THIS WEEK’S WINNERS…

NFL regular season games begin

DID YOU KNOW? The National Football League was founded on September 17, 1920. The National Football League (NFL) has kicked off its 2022 regular season. The first game was played on September 8, with the rest of the games following on September 11 and 12. In the opening day game, the defending champions, the Los Angeles Rams, hosted the Buffalo Bills. The two teams are expected to be among the league’s best this season. The Bills won, 31–10. The game had been tied, 10–10, at halftime, but Bills quarterback Josh Allen delivered three touchdowns in the second half. In one of the best games on September 11, the New Orleans Saints beat the Atlanta Falcons, 27–26. At one point in the second half, the Falcons were up 26–10, but Saints…

NFL regular season games begin

COACH OF THE WEEK

Coach’s Name: Adam Clement Team: Baltimore Stars (ice hockey) “Coach Adam has been our ice hockey coach for three years. He is such an amazing coach because he truly cares about us and the team as a whole. He leads us with love and teaches us with passion. He goes above and beyond for each player and makes sure we are not only improving our game but having fun! He treats each of us like we are his own kids. He is such a special guy, and we respect and love him very much.” Tanner, 8, Maryland To nominate a Coach of the Week, send your coach’s name, photo, sport, and team to hello@theweekjunior.com. Include your name, age, state, and a few reasons why your coach is great.…

COACH OF THE WEEK

Alaina Werremeyer

AGE: 20 SPORT: SOCCER TEAM: KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY Game on I started playing YMCA soccer with preschool friends. Early on, I began watching soccer on TV, going to college and pro games, and envisioning myself at that level. From the time I was 13, I spent nearly every weekend playing in games and tournaments. Role models I am a goalkeeper and loved watching Manuel Neuer play for Bayern Munich—and still do! I also looked up to US goalkeeper Nicole Barnhart. I really admire skier Mikaela Shiffrin for her unapologetic competitiveness as well. Keeping fit Goalkeepers are required to be very well-rounded players at this level, so we do drills for passing and handling with our feet as often as we do ones with our hands. Mobility drills and championing healthy movement…

Alaina Werremeyer

New mega sculpture in Nevada

DID YOU KNOW? Nevada became the 36th US state on October 31, 1864. After more than 50 years of construction, City, a vast complex of dirt mounds and concrete pyramids in the Nevada desert, opened on September 2. The mega sculpture by pioneering artist Michael Heizer cost $40 million to build and is being described as possibly the largest work of contemporary art on Earth. Heizer, age 77, grew up in California. As a child, he would build small-scale cities in his schoolyard using found objects such as rocks and cans. His father was an archaeologist (scientist who studies objects left by people long ago), and Heizer joined him on expeditions to Mexico and Peru. Those trips became major inspirations in his life. Heizer is a land artist—someone who makes…

New mega sculpture in Nevada

More land art in the US

Double Negative Among Michael Heizer’s famous works is this “negative sculpture” in Nevada’s Moapa Valley. It is made of twin trenches carved into the landscape. Sun Tunnels This large work by artist Nancy Holt is located in Utah’s Great Basin Desert. It features four cylinders that align with the sunrise and sunset. During planning, Holt used cardboard tube models to help her study shadows and patterns. Star Axis Artist Charles Ross is creating this earth sculpture in New Mexico. It will include the 11-story Star Tunnel, a stairway that runs parallel to the Earth’s axis. The work is due to open in 2025.…

More land art in the US

Popular band releases fifth album

WOW! The 5SOS song “Youngblood” has been streamed more than 1 billion times on Spotify. New music is coming from the Australian pop-rock band 5 Seconds of Summer (5SOS). Their fifth studio album, titled 5SOS5, will be released on September 23. Three singles from the 19-track set (“My, Myself & I,” “Take My Hand,” and “Complete Mess”) are already out. The members of 5SOS are lead singer Luke Hemmings, guitarist/vocalist Michael Clifford, bassist/vocalist Calum Hood, and drummer Ashton Irwin. They formed the group as teens more than 10 years ago. Clifford said that he, Hemmings, and Hood“were the only people in our school who loved music as much as we did.” Irwin lived nearby and was the only drummer around. “The only smart thing that we did was maintain a…

Popular band releases fifth album

Petite Maman (2022) Available to rent or buy on all major platforms This French language film (Petite Maman means “Little Mother”) follows an 8-year-old girl named Nelly. After her grandmother on her mother’s side dies, Nelly and her parents head to the grandma’s house to clean it out. While Nelly is there, she explores the surrounding woods where her mother, Marion, used to play as a little girl. One day, Nelly encounters a girl around her age who is building a treehouse similar to the one her mother had told her about. The two girls form a friendship as they work on the structure together. The same day Nelly meets her new friend, Marion abruptly leaves the house for a few days because she needs to grieve. Is the timing…

THIS WEEK’S WATCH LIST

Lion: The Rise and Fall of the Marsh Pride (PBS.org) A pride (group) of lions from Kenya’s Maasai Mara Reserve became famous 30 years ago in a series of documentaries. This special combines old and new footage to show the pride’s battle for survival as their land is affected by humans. Gymnastics Academy: A Second Chance (Netflix) This new series, a spin-off of the A Second Chance films, follows American teen Kyra as she tries out for an elite gymnastics academy in Australia. She’ll face steep competition, new friendships, and physical challenges. The Croods: Family Tree (Hulu) (Peacock) New episodes of the animated series inspired by The Croods films are out now. The Croods and fellow prehistoric family the Bettermans are still adjusting to modern life as they try to…

THIS WEEK’S WATCH LIST

Compete in a trivia quiz show

DID YOU KNOW? The first US public school was established in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1635. Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? is a new trivia quiz show video game. It is now available on the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation platforms, Xbox consoles, and PC. The game is based on a TV show that first aired in 2007. It featured a host quizzing adults on information that is taught to kids in grade school. Only a few contestants ever won the grand prize of $1 million. The show aired for several seasons, then returned to TV in 2019 in a version on Nickelodeon hosted by John Cena. Contestants in the original game were asked 11 different questions, two each from first through fifth grade and one from sixth. Every player was…

Compete in a trivia quiz show

Adventuregame Comics: Leviathan

(Amulet Books) Leviathan, a sea monster, is causing trouble in the waters near a medieval village. The main character, who isn’t named, wants to protect the villagers from the monster. Because this graphic novel is written in the choose-your-own-adventure format, you get to determine whether the main character is successful or not. Beginning on the first page, you make choices that lead to different places and endings. One path, for example, takes you to a wizard who has a Starlight Wand that could control the monster. Other choices may take you to a dead end. Along the way, you may meet villagers who reveal useful information. You may want to re-read this book to compare endings. It’s the first of a new series. WIN A BOOK! We’re giving away five…

Adventuregame Comics: Leviathan

READER RECOMMENDS

The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise “Coyote and her father Rodeo have been living in their school bus for five years, ever since Coyote’s mom and sisters died in a car crash. Coyote’s grandma calls to tell them a park in their town is being ripped up. It’s the park where Coyote’s family buried a memory box. Coyote knows her father will not want to go back, but she wants to get him there. This book is funny and sweet.” Lucia, 10, California Do you have a book to recommend? Send your review to hello@theweekjunior.com.…

READER RECOMMENDS

Why did you make your book interactive? I think what’s appealing about “choose your own path” books is that they are a fun way to fantasize about all the freedom you could have. What draws you to medieval times? I like that I can introduce fantastical elements, such as sea monsters, without the reader questioning whether they’re real or not. I was also influenced by the video game The Legend of Zelda. Were you scared of anything growing up? Yes, I was scared of clowns. How did you get your start in comic writing? I started reading comics when I was studying mathematics in college. After that, I began making comics. Do you have a starting word for Wordle? I have two starting words: ”arise” and “youth.”…

4 books for Hispanic Heritage Month

Isla to Island By Alexis Castellanos (Atheneum Books for Young Readers) In this graphic novel, set in the early 1960s, Marisol’s parents don’t think it’s safe for her to live in Cuba, so they send her to the US. The author’s note explains that the book is based on a real event when more than 14,000 Cuban children immigrated to the US. Ages 10–14 The Story of Lin-Manuel Miranda By Frank Berrios, illustrated by Marta Dorado (Rockridge Press) Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Puerto Rican heritage and performances he saw as a child have had a big influence on the work he creates, including the Broadway musical Hamilton. This biography reveals the shows and movies that inspired his love of theater. Ages 9 and under Forest World By Margarita Engle (Atheneum Books for…

4 books for Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrate our American democracy

founding principle of the United States is that it’s a A democracy—meaning that citizens hold the power to elect the people who govern them. As President Abraham Lincoln said in his Gettysburg Address in 1863, democracy is the rule“of the people, by the people, for the people.” Elections are an important way for citizens to exercise their rights. On November 8, voters will participate in what are known as the midterm elections. Every seat in the House of Representatives (one half of Congress) will be up for election, along with some Senate seats. Voters in some areas may also be electing state and local leaders. What do you think about democracy? You can use the form at right to write down or draw your ideas. To share it with us,…

Celebrate our American democracy

Keyword crossword Once you have completed the crossword, transfer the letters in the yellow boxes, in order, into the boxes below to get the answer to the Keyword question. ACROSS 1 Young royal women like Jasmine, Elsa, and Belle 7 Each one usually contains six or seven peas 8 Warning word to help avoid danger 9 It can hold a multi-page document together 10 The _____ of Capri (Italian resort completely surrounded by water) 12 A young sheep 14 These are indicated along the sides of swimming pools 17 One may shine through a skylight on a cloudless day 18 The “smoke” that rises from a volcano is actually this 20 Mount Rushmore shows four of them DOWN 1 Young dog or seal 2 Country whose capital is New Delhi…

That’s unbelievable!

Little arms, big strides in T. rex race It was a dino dash on August 21, as the Emerald Downs racetrack in Washington hosted a T. rex race. More than 150 competitors ran 1/16 of a mile while wearing Tyrannosaurus rex costumes, with the fastest adult and child named as winners. After the event was first held in 2019, a video went viral and it became a huge success. Three times as many people signed up this year for what track officials called“the biggest dinosaur race in the past 233 million years.” A hot dog that isn’t hot Oscar Meyer, the meat company that created the“bologna” face mask, has introduced a hot-dog-flavored popsicle. The frozen innovation looks and tastes like a hot dog, complete with a drizzle of“mustard.” It was…

That’s unbelievable!

Editor’s note

I greatly admired and respected Queen Elizabeth II of the UK, who died last week at age 96 (p2–3). Although she became queen at the young age of 25, it seemed to me that she was wise from the start. She will be remembered for being one of the longest-reigning monarchs in world history and for her steadfast devotion to her responsibilities and her family—along with her fondness for corgis, horses, and colorful hats. I hope our coverage will help you understand more about her long and influential life. This week we also want to congratulate our Nature Photo Contest grand prize winners, runners-up, and finalists (p14). We received more than 1,100 entries, and the judging was not easy! Thank you to all the young photographers who entered. We applaud…

Update on a book podcast

“In February 2021, I was in The Week Junior, where I shared about my book review podcast, Hook of a Book. At the time, I was 11 years old, and there were only about four episodes available. Since then, Hook of a Book has released more than 80 episodes and donated more than $250 to the Malala Fund. It has been shared by middle grade book authors, including Tony Award–winning actress Ali Stroker, and has listeners in many countries. I am so passionate about helping kids find new books to read. Even if you don’t really like reading, the right book can change your mind. My dream is that every child discovers the joy of reading!” Have you done something interesting or raised money for a cause you care about?…

Update on a book podcast

Share your idea!

RIDDLE OFTHE WEEK What can’t be seen until you turn off the lights? Darkness We know you have amazing ideas, and we want to hear them. To take part in Junior Voices, ask a parent or guardian to download a postcard at theweekjunior.com/juniorvoices. Write or draw your idea for making the world a better place and send it to us at hello@theweekjunior.com. Every idea counts! We’ll feature more kids’ ideas on this page in future issues. IT’S YOUR TURN Email your news, views, and photos to hello@theweekjunior.com.…

Share your idea!

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