Indholdsfortegnelse for Issue 256 i The Week Junior US

On March 6, European leaders held an urgent meeting in response to statements made by US President Donald Trump about US foreign policy. These included Trump’s announcement that he was withdrawing US support for Ukraine, which is fighting a war with Russia. What happened? The summit was held in Brussels, Belgium, and included leaders of the 27 member nations of the European Union (EU, see box above). Also present were Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission (a branch of the EU), and António Costa, president of the European Council (another branch of the EU). Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, also attended the meeting. Ukraine is not a member of the EU but would like to be admitted. Why did they meet? Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022,…

A COOL IDEA Ben & Jerry’s has teamed up with Rivian, an electric vehicle company, to roll out electric “scoop trucks.” It’s “an ice cream dream come true,” said a spokesperson for Ben & Jerry’s, which has a strong focus on sustainability. AN ARTISTIC PENGUIN A northern rockhopper penguin has gone viral for the happy way she makes art with her feet. Marley, who lives at an aquarium in Texas, steps in nontoxic paint and walk across a canvas. When she’s done, she wags her tail and squawks. “Marley has always been all in,” a keeper said. MAKING PROM POSSIBLE About 800 high school seniors who were affected by the wildfires in Southern California got good news from actor Steve Carell. He announced in a YouTube video that a nonprofit…

A record 331.9 million people visited a US national park in 2024, the National Park Service reported. That is a 2% increase from 2023 and surpasses the previous high of 330.9 million visitors in 2016. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, in North Carolina and Tennessee, had the most visitors—12.1 million—followed by Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona and Zion National Park in Utah, with 4.9 million visitors each.…

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour sent fans into a frenzy. People traveled thousands of miles—and spent thousands of dollars—to witness it live, and the internet was flooded with advice on how to capture that perfect photo or video of Taylor performing. In fact, her standalone show at Wembley Stadium in the UK set a record for the most mobile data used at the venue, with Swifties posting snippets from the show online. Overall, there were more than 1.9 million videos of the tour on TikTok. Some people say this is just our new reality, but others feel that we should keep our phones in our pockets or bags. What do you think? Should phones be banned at concerts? Yes—they’re disrespectful Artists put so much time and effort into their performances. It’s…

Did you know there’s a species of salamander that skydives? Although wandering salamanders don’t have wings, they can glide over treetops. The creatures are able to grab onto and let go of tree branches as they move. Researchers from Washington State University have now discovered that the secret to the animals’ super grip lies in the blood in their toes. The team was studying the behavior of wandering salamanders and noticed that when they wanted to take a step forward, blood rushed to fill the ends of their toes. Once the salamanders put their feet down on a surface, the blood in their toes flowed back out. The movement of the blood changed the stiffness of the salamanders’ toes, which the scientists think affects their grip. Christian Brown, who led…

“Why do all leopards have unique spots?”Mallory, 8, Texas Ron Magill Wildlife expert, Zoo Miami The main purpose of a leopard’s spots is camouflage. They help the leopard blend into the natural spots of light and dark in its environment to sneak up on prey. No two leopards have the exact same spots, and those unique spots distinguish individuals and help leopards identify each other. Do you have a question for an animal expert? Send it to hello@theweekjunior.com. Find out more about Zoo Miami at zoomiami.org.…

Earth had a close brush with a space object. In December, NASA (the US space agency) and the European Space Agency announced that they were carefully tracking an asteroid that had the potential to hit our planet in the year 2032. Now, however, NASA has said the risk of the space rock, called 2024 YR4, striking Earth is nearly zero. Asteroids are irregularly shaped objects that orbit the Sun and can be as small as a pebble or as big as several miles across. They are made up of ancient materials left over from when our solar system was born billions of years ago, including rock and sometimes metal or clay. Small pieces of asteroids that hit Earth are known as meteorites (see box at right). Scientists keep an eye…

The end of the NBA (National Basketball Association) regular season is less than a month away, and the Cleveland Cavaliers, the top team in the Eastern Conference, have become the first team to clinch a spot in the postseason playoffs. On March 5, they beat the Miami Heat, 112–107, in what was their 12th straight victory. This will be Cleveland’s third consecutive appearance in the NBA postseason. The Cavs’ victory was part of a week filled with big accomplishments. On March 4, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James became the first player in NBA history to surpass 50,000 career points. He reached the milestone during his team’s 136–115 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. James has had a strong season and helped the Lakers maintain a top spot in the…

Coach’s Name: Scott Loughner Sport: Baseball “Coach Scott is very inspirational. Whenever the team is down, he says now is our time to shine. When I wasn’t sure if I wanted to continue baseball, he brought the game back to life for me. He practices with us every day and takes his teams to championships. What I love most is that he always picks the new kids and makes them great athletes. He’s hard on us, but it’s because he wants us to thrive. If I could, I’d have him as a coach every season I play!”Derek, 11, California 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.…

Beauty and the Beast Harry Potter star Emma Watson played Belle in the 2017 adaptation of the 1991 animated film. She was praised for portraying her character as more independent. Aladdin In this 2019 remake of the animated film from 1992, Will Smith took on the iconic Genie role. One big difference between the films was the addition of the character Dalia, Princess Jasmine’s handmaiden and helpful best friend. The Little Mermaid Halle Bailey was the first Black actress to portray mermaid Ariel on screen. The 2023 film had three songs, co-written by Hamilton’s Lin-Manuel Miranda, that weren’t in the animated movie from 1989.…

The Electric State (Netflix) This new sci-fi film is set in an alternate version of the 1990s after a robot uprising. It follows orphaned teen Michelle as she travels to find her brother alongside a sweet robot, a rebellious guide, and his robot sidekick. She uncovers dark secrets along the way. It is rated PG-13. Kiff (Disney+) The main characters in this series are optimistic squirrel Kiff and her laid-back bunny best friend, Barry. They navigate relationships, life in their quirky community, and school drama. In the new second season, their challenges include sneaking into movies and running for class president. Celtics City (Max) Mondays at 9 p.m. ET Learn about the history of the Boston Celtics, the NBA’s most successful franchise. Over nine parts, this documentary explores the team’s…

What inspired this book? My dad was a bit of a science enthusiast. When I was young, he would talk about quantum physics and I would listen and absorb the things he said. Did you enjoy writing about time travel? Honestly, I was worried about doing it. But I gave myself permission to go for it and let my imagination spill. I wanted the reader to have a lot of fun. Which character do you relate to most? Bertie, because he’s in this place he loves but has to find a way to realize he belongs and has something valuable to offer. I’ve been through that. How do you spend your free time? I like to play Dungeons & Dragons with my friends. Favorite time and place? Medieval Europe…

Your family history is the story of the people in your family who came before you. That includes your parents, grandparents, great-grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Knowing your family history can help you feel more connected to your family, and research suggests it also gives you a stronger sense of identity and well-being. Here’s how you can start learning about your ancestry. Talk to your family Start by asking relatives if you can speak with them about your family’s history. You can ask them if you can record them on audio or video, or you can take written notes. To get the conversation going, ask a few fun questions about their life growing up (see the ideas in the box at right). You can also ask them to name some…

PROTECT YOUR EYESIGHT It’s important to take care of your eye health—your eyes are still developing through childhood and adolescence, and preventing problems now will protect your vision in the long run. There are several steps you can take to protect your eyes. First, take frequent breaks from screens, and try to get outside for at least two hours every day. Get enough sleep, which allows your eyes to rest and recover from the day’s activities. Most eye injuries can be prevented with protective eyewear. If you play sports, wear protective eyewear to avoid injuries. Also protect your eyes from the harmful effects of the Sun’s rays with sunglasses that have 100% UV protection.…

Until the 1920s, most people believed the Milky Way was the only galaxy in the universe. But then, on December 30, 1924, a US astronomer named Edwin Hubble announced a dramatic discovery. Looking through a 100-inch telescope, he saw bright lights that he concluded were not distant stars or gas clouds, as many people thought, but a separate galaxy. His finding was called “junk science” at first—but within 10 years, it was widely accepted among scientists that the Milky Way is one galaxy among millions. Hubble never won a Nobel Prize for his work because astronomers were not eligible at that time. (That has since changed.) In 1990, however, the Hubble Space Telescope was named after him (p4). This year NASA is celebrating the 35th anniversary of the telescope’s launch…

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1 How many people visited a US National Park Service site in 2024, setting a record? a) 3.19 million b) 33.19 million c) 331.9 million a ☐ b ☐ c ☐ 2 A collection of more than 270,000 beads was recently found in a tomb in what country? 3 True or false? The main character in the upcoming Avatar series Seven Havens will be a male Waterbender. True ☐ False ☐ 4 Autumn Lockwood began her NFL coaching career with what team? a) Atlanta Falcons b) Philadelphia Eagles c) Seattle Seahawks a ☐ b ☐ c ☐ 5 NASA is celebrating which anniversary of the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope? a) 25th b) 35th c) 75th a ☐ b ☐ c ☐ 6 True or false? All humpback whale…

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The largest and oldest iceberg in the world has gotten stuck in shallow waters off the coast of South America. For several months the iceberg, called A23a, had been traveling from Antarctica toward South Georgia island in the South Atlantic Ocean. Experts were worried that it could slam into the island and harm the millions of penguins and seals that live there, but instead it got held up about 50 miles from shore. A23a covers more than 1,300 square miles, making it twice the size of Houston, Texas. In 1986, it broke off from Antarctica’s Filchner–Ronne Ice Shelf and spent the next 30 years in the Weddell Sea. In 2020, A23a began drifting north. Last year, it got caught in a column of rotating water for several months before heading…

NASA, the US space agency, is celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope’s launch into orbit. As one of the largest and most powerful telescopes ever sent into space, the Hubble has provided scientists with a more complete understanding of the universe. What is the Hubble? Named after US astronomer Edwin Hubble, the telescope was launched on board the space shuttle Discovery from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on April 24, 1990. The telescope is about the size of a school bus and weighs about 27,000 pounds. The Hubble’s two main camera systems capture light, including infrared and ultraviolet light, which the human eye can’t see. Two solar panels draw energy from the Sun to power the Hubble, which orbits about 320 miles away from Earth and…

When the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Kansas City Chiefs last month in the National Football League’s biggest game, Autumn Lockwood made history. As the associate performance coach for the Eagles, she became the first Black female coach to win a Super Bowl. Lockwood, age 29, grew up in Media, Pennsylvania, as the daughter of a college football coach. She initially planned to pursue law enforcement, but her upbringing led her to strength coaching. After earning a master’s degree in psychology and sports management, Lockwood gained experience as an intern with the Atlanta Falcons. She also held positions at the college level, including director of sports performance at the University of Houston. Lockwood joined the Eagles in 2022. In her current role, she designs training programs to help players avoid injuries…

Humpback whale songs follow patterns that are similar to human language, according to new studies. This suggests that traits found throughout the animal kingdom may have guided the development of human speech. Male humpback whales produce sounds in a complex sequence, known as a song. A song can be up to 30 minutes long and may be repeated for hours. Scientists aren’t sure exactly why humpbacks sing, but it seems to help them attract mates. As with human language, the whales’ songs are culturally transmitted, meaning they are learned from others. An international team of scientists studied recordings collected over eight years near the island of New Caledonia in the Pacific Ocean. Because humpback whale songs are made up of various sounds, such as moans, grunts, and squeaks, the scientists…

Silvered langur A rare baby silvered langur has made its first appearance at the Bronx Zoo in New York. The male monkey, who was born in November and does not have a name yet, is one of more than 100 bred at the zoo over the past 40 years. ● LIFE SPAN: About 20 years in the wild ● HABITAT: Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia ● SIZE: About 20 inches long, 12.6 to 14.5 pounds ● DIET: Leaves, buds, fruit, seeds, flowers ● FUN FACT: At birth, silvered langurs are orange. Their fur begins to turn silver after a few months.…

As an American actress of Chinese descent in the early days of film, Anna May Wong broke barriers for herself and those who came after her. Early life Anna May Wong was born on January 3, 1905, in Los Angeles, California. She was given two names: Wong Liu Tsong, a Chinese name that means “frosted yellow willows,” and an English name, Anna May. Her family lived behind the laundry shop they ran. It was a difficult time due to widespread racial discrimination. From a young age, Wong was fascinated by films. She used her pocket money to go to the cinema and, by age 9, decided she wanted to become a movie star. She changed her name to Anna May Wong, a combination of her Chinese and English names. She…

Cold-weather campers have a new option for boiling snow for hot chocolate and melting marshmallows for s’mores. The Primus Ulti Stove system uses infrared heat instead of an open flame and stays lit in wind, snow, and rain. Infrared radiation useselectromagnetic waves to heat objects, while regular heating processes warm up the air. The Ulti Stove comes with an aluminum pot and lid and attaches directly to a fuel source. When the meal is over, the stove packs up into a compact size that can easily fit into a backpack.…

This year is the 20th anniversary of the popular Nickelodeon animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender. The network will honor the milestone with new online content, a Roblox game, a digital album, and immersive experiences at this summer’s Comic-Con in San Diego, California. In more exciting news for fans, Nickelodeon announced that Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, the co-creators of the original show, are making a new series, Avatar: Seven Havens. The Avatar world has four nations related to the universe’s four elements: Earth, Air, Fire, and Water. The Last Airbender’s main character is Aang, an Airbender who discovers he is a powerful Avatar who can control all four elements. A second series, The Legend of Korra, came out in 2012. It is set 70 years later and has a…

Two Point Museum is a new business simulation game. It was recently released for the PlayStation 5, Xbox systems, and PC. It is the third game in a series that includes Two Point Campus, which puts gamers in charge of a school environment, and Two Point Hospital. The goal of the new game is to build a world-class museum from scratch. Details that players have to think about include how the museum is designed and what kind of exhibits it will feature. There are also tasks related to day-to-day management, including hiring employees, stocking gift shops, and placing exhibits in good spots. Keeping track of the museum’s budget is key, and new opportunities open up as earnings increase. The game has six different themes—Prehistoric, Botany, Marine Life, Spectral, Science, and…

“Carley Connors has a good life until she experiences a big betrayal, which lands her in foster care. At first, she doesn’t like living with the Murphys, the family she is placed with. Throughout the story, Carley begins to change her mind, but when she finally believes she could become part of this perfect family, news from her mother arrives. This story will stay with readers after they finish it.” Tori, 10, Colorado Do you have a book to recommend? Send your review to hello@theweekjunior.com.…

Word search Can you find all these words associated with sewing? They are hidden horizontally, vertically, or diagonally and can be forward or backward. When you’re done, read the remaining letters to get a bonus message. ALTERATIONS BIAS BOBBIN CHALK CUT DART FASHION HEMLINE IRON KNOT MATERIAL MEND NEEDLE PATTERN PINCUSHION PLEAT POCKETS SCISSORS SEAM SNAPS SPOOL STITCH SWATCH TAILOR TAPE MEASURE THIMBLE THREAD TRIM VELCRO YARDSTICK FILL IN THE BLANKS Fill in the blanks in each sentence with words that rhyme with each other, like OUR and POWER. (NEED A HINT? Check the bottom of the page.) OFF SIDES Make three different five-letter words by using the letters given to fill in the blanks. Out of order The numbers 1 to 9 can fit, one per square, so that…

“I self-published three children’s books with my parents: All Emotions Matter, All Vowels Matter, and All Shapes Matter. They are part of a series called What Matters to You? I’m proud that my books have helped children grasp complex topics like emotions from an early age. I have received positive feedback from teachers, grandparents, parents, and children about the books. My hope is to inspire and encourage all young readers of The Week Junior to take the next step and publish their own stories. I did it, and so can you!” Have you done something interesting or raised money for a cause you care about? Whatever you’re up to, we want to hear about it at hello@theweekjunior.com. RIDDLE OFTHE WEEK Where in the world does yesterday come after today? The…

March 26, 1945 Battle of Iwo Jima ends with US victory On March 26, 1945, the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II (1939–1945) ended with a US victory. US troops had been fighting against the Imperial Japanese Army for five weeks on the island of Iwo Jima in the Pacific Ocean. A photo by Joe Rosenthal of US soldiers raising the American flag there won a Pulitzer Prize (top journalism award) and inspired the Marine Corps War Memorial in Virginia.…

Canada New prime minister chosen On March 9, Mark Carney, a former leader of the central Bank of Canada, was selected to become the country’s next prime minister. The ruling Liberal Party held an internal race to replace Justin Trudeau, who resigned in January, and Carney received nearly 86% of the votes. Since he was not elected by the public, Carney is expected to call a national election in which his party will compete against three other parties. Guatemala City, Guatemala Volcano of Fire erupts About 1,000 residents were evacuated and another 30,000 were said to be at risk after the Volcán de Fuego (Volcano of Fire) erupted near Guatemala’s capital during the night of March 9. One of the most active volcanoes on Earth, the Volcano of Fire killed…

Gypsum Hills is a scenic region of rusty red hills, canyons, and mesas (flat-topped elevations) in the south-central part of Kansas, along the state’s border with Oklahoma. The hills, also known as the Red Hills, get their name from large natural deposits of a mineral called gypsum in the area. Winding dirt roads connect the land with more than 100 caves and sinkholes. Wild cattle wander freely, and deer, pheasant, turkey, quail, bobcats, porcupines, and raccoons are some of the wildlife spotted roaming the prairies that lie between the hills.…

Black-footed ferrets Researchers are using special tracking collars to study black-footed ferrets, which are endangered mammals that live mostly underground. The new data on their lives and behavior will help experts learn how to support the species’ survival. Olive ridley sea turtles More than 1,100 dead olive ridley sea turtles washed ashore along the southern coast of India. An official report has not been released, but early reports indicate that some of the turtles may have died after getting caught in fishing boat nets.…

Leading TV role In 1951, Wong became the first Asian American to be cast in a lead role in a US television program. In the mystery show The Gallery of Madame Liu-Tsong, she played a detective and an art gallery owner in a part written specifically for her. Hollywood star She was also the first Asian American woman to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, California. She received the star in 1960, the year before she died, and it can be seen at 1708 Vine Street. US quarter A glamorous depiction of Wong appears on a US quarter released in 2022, when she became the first Asian American to be shown on the nation’s currency. The coin is part of the American…

In a new study, children with mild peanut allergies overcame the condition by eating small amounts of peanut butter, then gradually increasing the amount over time. The testing took place in a clinical setting and was supervised by a doctor in case the child had a reaction. The study focused on children ages 4 to 14 who had a peanut allergy but could tolerate at least half a peanut without having a reaction. (The method used in the study will not work for children with a severe peanut allergy.) At first, the kids ate one eighth of a teaspoon of peanut butter every day. Every eight weeks for about 18 months, the dose of peanut butter (or another food containing peanuts) was increased. Eventually, nearly all the children who followed…

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On March 9, a woman raced in the NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Racing) Cup Series, the top stock car series in the US, for the first time since 2018. Katherine Legge, who is British, drove for Live Fast Motorsports in the Shriners Childrens 500 at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona. She is the 17th woman to ever compete in a NASCAR Cup Series race. The last one was American Danica Patrick. Legge, age 44, has competed in many types of auto racing series. In 2023, she made history by setting the fastest qualifying time by a woman at the Indianapolis 500, a top event for open-wheel cars. She called being in the NASCAR Cup Series “a dream come true” and said racing stock cars“has been an incredibly fun…

When Disney’s Snow White and the SevenDwarfs was released in 1937, it was the first-ever full-length animated film. More than 85 years later, Disney has made a live-action musical adaptation of that film for a new generation. It will be released in theaters on March 21. The Snow White story most people know was believed to come from German folklore. It follows a princess whose jealous stepmother, the Evil Queen, orders her death. Snow White escapes and finds shelter with seven dwarf miners. In the new film, Rachel Zegler (West Side Story) is Snow White, and Gal Gadot (Wonder Woman) is the queen. The music includes songs from the first film plus new ones by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, award-winning composers who wrote the songs for The Greatest Showman…

“This is a movie about a seal named Quinn, who lost his brother to ruthless sharks. He teams up with a squad of misfit seals to fight against the sharks and make the sea safe again. With intense training and the discovery of their special skills, the seals work toward having a real chance at victory. We like this movie because the seals are mysterious, cunning, and ‘malarious’—a word we made up that means suspicious, scheming, and plotting, in a humorous way. It is funny, adventurous, and keeps you on the edge of your seat with its many twists and turns.” Dylan, 13, and Adam, 10, Pennsylvania Do you have a film or TV show to recommend to other kids? Send your review to hello@theweekjunior.com.…

(Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers) The first book in the new Everwhen School of Time Travel series begins with a bang. It’s the year 1878, and 12-year-old Bertie is invited to attend a secret time-travel school after he accidentally creates a black hole in his bedroom. His classmates are from other time periods. For example, Amelia is the sister of the famous painter Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519), and Zoe is a math genius from 2025. At first, the students have a difficult time adjusting. But as they start to settle in, the school’s headmaster mysteriously vanishes, putting the time stream in danger of cracking and the entire world at risk. A message appears on the wall saying the students have 48 hours to find and open the hidden…

Delish: The How-To Cookbook for Young Foodies By Joanna Saltz and the editors of Delish (Hearst Home Kids) With this beginner-friendly book, you can master cooking and baking skills like dicing vegetables and kneading dough. It also includes 50 recipes, like Cucumber Sushi, to help you practice what you learn. Ages 8 and up The Handbook of Forgotten Skills By Elaine Batiste and Natalie Crowley, illustrated by Chris Duriez (Magic Cat Publishing) If you aren’t sure how to sew a button, fix a flat bicycle tire, or wrap a present, this book can help. It contains step-by-step instructions for 30 skills that are starting to become“lost arts” because they aren’t commonly practiced. Some skills can help the environment. Ages 8 and up The Home Edit for Teens By Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin (Clarkson Potter)…

A coat to snooze in—anywhere The ZZZN Sleep Apparel System is a new high-tech coat designed to let its wearer doze off in comfort—even while sitting outside in the cold. The designers were inspired by traditional Japanese winter sleepwear, but they have added some modern gadgets. The coat has a built-in pillow, headphones to play relaxing tunes, and a device that monitors the wearer’s heart rate, stress levels, and sleep cycles. Lights in its headpiece turn red to resemble a sunset, then blue when it’s time to wake up. Melting a cheese fondue record A French company has officially cooked up the world’s largest cheese fondue. To make the melty dip, chefs filled a gigantic copper cauldron with 40 wheels of comté cheese, wine, 121 pounds of cornstarch, 4.4 pounds…

Teacher’s Name: Jacob Fry School: Bethesda Elementary School “Mr. Fry is the best music teacher ever! He started a special group last year that sings barbershop songs. He gives up his lunch periods every day to help us learn to sing harmony. Mr. Fry gives us points if we’re respectful and kind. If we get enough points, he lets us throw a party. He is also the school chorus director and so many kids joined that we had to make two separate choirs. I can’t imagine music class without him.”Ruth, 11, Maryland Nominate your teacher for Teacher of the Week! Send your reason for the nomination, a photo of your teacher, and your school’s name and address to hello@theweekjunior.com.…