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Record quantities of a brown seaweed called sargassum are smothering coastlines in the Caribbean, harming fish and other wildlife and threatening the tourism and fishing industries. Scientists and government officials are looking for ways to deal with the problem, which has been getting worse over the past decade. What is happening? The Caribbean region includes two large bodies of water: the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. More than 24 million tons of sargassum, which is a kind of algae (small, plant-like organisms that grow in water), piled up on Atlantic shores in June. That amount broke the previous record, set in 2018, by 20%, according to researchers at a University of South Florida lab. To the west, unusually large amounts of the seaweed have emerged in the Caribbean. Sargassum…

HOPE FOR A SPECIES The UK’s Belfast Zoo has announced the birth of a Rothschild’s giraffe named Henry. There are about 2,000 of the endangered giraffes in the wild. The zoo called Henry “handsome” and said his mother, Casey, is “doing a great job.” FOUND TREASURE A trove of 366-year-old treasures was discovered on the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. Divers found gold chains, pendants, emeralds, and other “marvels” from the Spanish ship Nuestra Señora de las Maravillas, which sank in the Bahamas in 1656. The treasures will be displayed in a museum. A POTATO PAIR To celebrate the 70th birthday of the classic Mr. Potato Head toy, the game company Hasbro has created a pair of grandparent figures named Yamma and Yampa. Complete with vintage glasses and other accessories,…

Public disapproval of the US Supreme Court is at its highest level in more than 20 years. In a survey by the polling firm Gallup, about 43% of people said they approve of the court while 55% said they disapprove. The number of people who have “a great deal” or “quite a lot” of confidence in the court has fallen from 36% a year ago to 25% today. Part of the poll was conducted after the court handed down several recent controversial decisions.…

Dozens of US cities, and many around the world, have closed some streets to cars to create more outdoor spaces for residents to enjoy. These efforts grew during the Covid-19 pandemic, and a recent survey found that many US cities plan to make the changes permanent. Car-free streets have become a place for residents to gather, play, dine, shop, and listen to live music. But the closed-off streets have also increased car and truck traffic on nearby roadways, which upsets some people. While many people want more pedestrian zones like these, others worry they disrupt everyday life. What do you think? Should cities have car-free streets? Yes—more outdoor space is always better Outdoor and green spaces can be hard to come by in cities. Opening up car-free streets creates more…

The poop of spinner dolphins could be a key to saving coral reefs, according to a new study by the Zoological Society London. The world’s reefs are at risk from bleaching (when reefs force out the algae living in their tissue and often die). Researchers made underwater observations and recordings of the dolphins’ activities near reefs in the Maldives and Chagos Archipelago in the Indian Ocean. Spinner dolphins, which get their name from their ability to spin their bodies several times in the air, are one of the most common dolphin species. They absorb nitrogen, an essential nutrient, during the day. When they relieve themselves near the reefs, they inject nitrogen into the area. According to scientists, this helps improve the productivity and resilience of the reefs. Coral reefs are…

Savannah, 9, Michigan Tabitha Brown Mammals zookeeper, Tulsa Zoo Both monkeys and humans are primates and are also social animals. Both of us use sight as our main sense, which is why our eyes are on the front of our face. Monkeys also have very similar hands, with an opposable thumb that helps them grip and hold on to things. Do you have a question for a zookeeper? Send it to hello@theweekjunior.com. Find out more about the Tulsa Zoo at tulsazoo.org.…

About 20 million years ago, there lived an ocean giant with teeth the size of a human hand and a jaw wide enough to swallow a person whole. Then, 3.6 million years ago, the megalodon disappeared. Exactly why that happened is a scientific mystery, but a new study suggests that the mighty creature may have lost out to the much smaller—but still ferocious—great white shark. The megalodon was the largest shark to ever live. Based on studies of teeth and other fossils found in oceans around the world, scientists believe the megalodon was about three times the size of the largest great white sharks. Because it lived so long ago, it is difficult to know what the megalodon’s life was like or exactly what it ate. However, an international team…

Travels Pretty, a public art exhibition of work by famous Native American artist Wendy Red Star, is now up on 300 bus stop shelters in New York City, Boston, and Chicago. It is part of an ongoing collaboration between the Public Art Fund and outdoor advertising company JCDecaux that helps artists reach urban communities. Red Star was raised in Montana on the Apsáalooke reservation, home to a Native American tribe known today as the Crow Nation. For the bus shelters, she created 12 paintings that depict and explore the parfleches of the North American Great Plains tribes. Parfleches are hand-painted rawhide (animal skin) traveling suitcases. They were used to carry goods and also as a form of expression. Parfleches were typically made by women, and one goal of the show…

Little League World Series Baseball 2022 (LLWSB) is a new sports game with a fun twist. It will be released for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation platforms, Xbox systems, and the PC on August 17. That is also opening day of this year’s Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Many video games feature pro sports, but LLWSB lets you play in the most famous sports event for kids. This year’s real Little League World Series will feature 20 teams, with 10 from the US and 10 from other countries. LLWSB has 20 made-up teams with funny names like the Spicy Chefs and Incredibulls. They can include boys and girls from all over the world. There are plenty of ways to customize your team. Uniforms, equipment, and even how the game…

Parvana’s Journey “This book follows the life of Parvana, a girl who lives in Afghanistan. While her mother and sisters are out of town at a wedding, her father passes away. Parvana is left alone in a dangerous world where each step takes courage. The Taliban have taken over Afghanistan and drop bombs every day. She has to find a safe place to live and learn how to survive in a changing world.” Meher, 10, Virginia Do you have a book to recommend? Send your review to hello@theweekjunior.com.…

Clear a space A dance party needs a dance floor so people have room to show off their moves. Ask a parent if it’s OK to push furniture to the sides of a room to make more space. Add decorations Decorations can make your party more festive. For example, you can hang streamers or homemade paper chains over the dance floor. Or blow up colorful balloons and scatter them around. Set up speakers Do a test run to make sure your speakers and your music are working. Ask an adult to help you figure out the highest volume at which you can play your music at the party without disturbing other people in your home or neighborhood. Serve simple refreshments All that dancing will probably make your friends hungry and…

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 Sports item that some people can spin on one fingertip 8 Word suggested by a smiley face emoji 9 Shaped like a tire 10 Purposely say something untrue 11 A hot mug might rest on this to protect a wooden table 13 Stuff for sudsing scalps 15 Result of doing an addition problem 16 Really, really large 17 Fairy tale character who falls in love with a “Beauty” 18 Eye protection for a day at the beach DOWN 2 Fruit often found on the first page of an alphabet book 3 Lock opener 4 Dangerous phenomenon often called a…

People around the world are continuing to call for an end to the war in Ukraine. If you would like to express a wish for peace, go to theweekjunior.com/ukraine with an adult to print out our poster template. Add a drawing or a message and display it in your window or on your front door. To share your poster with us, ask an adult to take a photo of it and send it to hello@theweekjunior.com. An adult can also share it on social media using #StandWithUkraine and tag us at @theweekjuniorus.…

The US Senate (one half of Congress) voted on August 3 to approve the application of Sweden and Finland to become members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO, a military alliance of 30 countries, mostly in Europe). The vote was 95–1. Josh Hawley, a Republican from Missouri, was the only senator to vote against it. Sweden and Finland, which are located near Russia, have remained neutral on European conflicts for many years. After Russia invaded Ukraine in February, however, both countries feared Russian aggression and applied for NATO membership. All 30 members must vote to admit them, and 23 have now done so. Adding Sweden and Finland would be one of the most important expansions of NATO in decades and would “make NATO stronger and America more secure,” said…

Students across the US have begun returning to school for the 2022–23 academic year. Schools are opening with updated policies that more closely resemble how schools operated before the pandemic. Meanwhile, a shortage of teachers is posing a challenge for many districts. What policies have changed? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, the US health protection agency) has created new recommendations for schools. It will no longer call for people to social distance by staying six feet apart. Students who are exposed to Covid-19 will not need to be tested regularly to remain in school. Instead, the CDC is suggesting regular testing if a community experiences a high number of cases. What are schools doing? Most US public schools now make mask-wearing optional. Students and staff can wear…

After more than 30 years at NASA, the US space agency, Gregory Robinson recently announced his retirement. Starting in 2018, he oversaw the program behind the James Webb Telescope, the most powerful telescope ever put into space. In a press release, Robinson called his time at NASA “a dream career at an agency that allows you to reach for new heights so that we can reveal the unknown for the benefit of all humanity.” Robinson, age 62, was born in rural Virginia to a family of 11 children. His parents were sharecroppers (farmers who do not own their land). Until fifth grade, his school was segregated (black children were unjustly separated from white children). A talented football player, Robinson earned a scholarship to Virginia Union University, where he graduated with…

A hollow halfway up a tree might seem like an odd place to look for an animal that lives on the ground near water. However, the results of a new survey revealed that common toads in the UK are skillful tree climbers. The surprising discovery was made by researchers from the University of Cambridge, working with Froglife, a charity dedicated to amphibians (animals such as frogs and toads that divide their time between being on land and in water). The team looked at reports from volunteers who were studying special nest boxes, as part of programs dedicated to studying small mammals like dormice (rodents that can be found in Europe, Asia, and Africa) and bats. “We couldn’t believe what we found,” said Nida Alfulaij of the People’s Trust for Endangered…

As the summer begins to wind down, a series of American cultural events is just gearing up. Each year, people flock to state fairs in 48 states and Washington, DC. The two biggest fairs take place in Texas, from late September to October, and in Minnesota, from late August to September. The first state fairs As far back as the Roman Empire, people celebrated holidays with fairs involving games and contests. Over time, fairs began to focus more on agriculture. In 1807, Elkanah Watson of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, organized the first agricultural fair in the US—consisting entirely of sheep-shearing demonstrations. Soon other farmers hosted public gatherings where they could show their animals and win prizes. These became popular enough that New York organized the first official state fair in 1841, drawing…

A company that designs environmentally friendly structures has created a small shed packed with practical uses. The new Gardenrobe, made by Pin-Up Houses, is only 20 feet long and 4 feet wide but includes space for seating, garden supply storage, and rainwater collection, plus a chicken coop and pigeon loft. The solar-powered shed generates enough electricity to operate and even charge devices. Made with wood and plywood, it takes about two hours to assemble and is easy to take down and move.…

The deadline for Major League Baseball (MLB) teams to make their final trades of the season was at 6 pm Eastern Time on August 2. Leading up to it, several top players were acquired by teams hoping for a boost as the postseason approaches. The biggest trade took place hours before the deadline, as outfielder Juan Soto and first baseman Josh Bell went from the Washington Nationals to the San Diego Padres, who are in second place in the National League (NL) West. Soto is a two-time All Star and helped the Nationals win the World Series in 2019. The Padres also acquired top relief pitcher Josh Hader from the Milwaukee Brewers. The Nationals got several players in the deals. The Seattle Mariners showed their playoff intent by trading for…

The challenges of middle school and growing up are brought to life in song in the new film 13: The Musical. It’s an adaptation of a show that debuted on Broadway in 2008. The musical has been a popular production at schools and camps, and the movie is now streaming on Netflix. In 13, Evan Goldman and his mom move from New York City to Indiana. He is nearing his bar mitzvah, a Jewish ritual and celebration that takes place when a boy turns 13 and marks the transition to adulthood. (Girls have a bat mitzvah at age 12 or 13.) Worrying about being popular enough to have a big, fun party ends up putting his new friendships at risk. Evan is played by Eli Golden, who is 14. He…

Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018) (Disney+) This animated adventure is a sequel to 2012’s Wreck-It Ralph!, about video game characters at an arcade who come alive at night. Six years after the events in that film, Ralph of Fix-It Felix Jr. remains best friends with Vanellope of Sugar Rush. Vanellope is bored by driving on the same track in her game, so Ralph creates a more exciting one for her. When she tries it out, the real-life kids playing Sugar Rush lose control and break the game’s steering wheel. The arcade owner finds a replacement but it’s very expensive, so he decides to sell the game instead. Worried, Ralph and Vanellope plunge into the internet to get the part they need. They quickly realize it’s not going to be as…

(Clarion Books) The second book in The Crossover series is just as gripping in this graphic-novel adaptation. Nick, 12, lives for soccer and his team is playing in a top tournament. But then his world starts to fall apart. His parents are separating, and his mom is moving to another state for her job. His dad, a professor, nags him about building his vocabulary and gives him extra assignments. Then bullies at school steal Nick’s bike. He reaches a breaking point, and his parents get him help. But just when things seem to be looking up, he’s thrown a curveball. Originally written as a novel in verse (poetry), the text hasn’t changed in this illustrated edition. The black-and-white drawings, with splashes of lime green, convey emotion and action. WIN A…

Before They Were Artists: Famous Illustrators as Kids By Elizabeth Haidle (Clarion Books) If you’ve ever wondered what famous people were like before they were famous, this graphic novel describes the childhoods of six children’s book artists, including Maurice Sendak, author of Where the Wild Things Are. Ages 8–12 Modern Art Explorer By Alice Harman, illustrated by Serge Bloch (Thames & Hudson) This book uses a lot of playful humor to explain the history behind 30 well-known paintings and sculptures. For instance, a painting by French artist Henri Matisse is described as “#lazygoals” because Matisse was able to make the masterpiece by painting in bed. Ages 9–12 The Art of Eric Carle By Eric Carle (World of Eric Carle) Children’s book author and artist Eric Carle used special techniques to…

What you need • Drop cloth or plastic covering • Plastic gloves (optional) • Liquid watercolor paints • Muffin tray • Water • Paper towels • Plastic tray (optional) Instructions 1. Since this project can be messy, prepare your space by covering surfaces with a drop cloth or plastic covering. To avoid staining your hands with paint, you may also want to wear plastic gloves. 2. Pour about one teaspoon of liquid watercolor paint, in various colors, in each section of your muffin tray. Then add about three teaspoons of water to each section. 3. Take the paper towels and fold them in different ways, such as into quarters or eighths. Dip the corners of the folded paper towel into different colors in the muffin tin. Watch the towels absorb…

Surf’s pup! For the fourth year, dogs (and their owners) competed in the Dog Masters, the UK’s dog surfing championships. About 30 dogs took part in the event, which featured live music, food, and costumes. One person dressed up as Scooby-Doo, another appeared as Queen Elizabeth, and a canine competitor wore a shark fin. The dogs rode the waves as their owners paddled out to a set of buoys, then each pair returned to shore and raced to the finish line.…

I have a young cousin named Violet who is fascinated by sharks. She makes a point of learning all she can about them, and I can’t wait to hear what she thinks of this week’s cover story (p14). What’s your favorite article in this issue? I bet many of you will be interested in the new image of the Cartwheel Galaxy taken by the James Webb Space Telescope (p3). You might be excited about 13: The Musical, a new movie about middle school (p20). Or maybe you’re thinking about the many contributions Bill Russell made to the world before his death last week at age 88 (p5). He will certainly be remembered for his basketball success and his fight for civil rights. I will also remember that he once said,…

“We built a model of Stonehenge after learning about megaliths as the Word of the Week.”Bryan, 9, with Elise, 5, North Carolina “I brought The Week Junior on my summer vacation to Alaska.”Collin, 10, Florida “We made the slushie recipe from your magazine! It tastes great, and we loved it!”Chelsea, 8, Melody, 11, California…

Sign up and follow @theweekjuniorus on PopJam, a social media platform for kids 7–12. Ask an adult to download the app from iTunes or Google Play. We asked: What is your favorite book you have read this summer? “Wings of Fire. I love dragons!” “The Unteachables is an interesting story about a new girl who gets stuck in the worst class ever.” “City Spies is full of mystery.” “The Last Cuentista. It’s fiction based on the real world.” In our big debate, we asked: Is planting trees hurting nature? “No. It is helping nature, creates new homes, and provides oxygen.” “Both. Digging holes for trees could ruin underground burrows for animals. But trees give us the oxygen we need to survive.” “Trees are great for the environment.” Now tell us:…

Editor-in-chief: Andrea Barbalich Executive editor: Mindy Walker Senior editors: Gail O’Connor, Jennifer Li Shotz Features editor: Joey Bartolomeo Senior research editor: Douglas Grant Staff writers: Felissa Allard, Alisa Partlan Associate editor: Brielle Diskin Associate staff writer: Brandon Wiggins Creative director: Dean Abatemarco Production director: Paul Kramer Senior art director: Victoria Beall Photo editor: Nataki Hewling Contributors: Stephanie Abramson, Lily Alt, Karen Cicero, Erica Clark, Stacy Cousino, Susie Dent, Truman Devitt, Dave Howard, Joy Howard, Jodi Levine, Ruth Margolis, Bari Nan Cohen Rothchild, Melisa Russo, Liz Callahan Schnabolk, Asha Sridhar, Jordan Zakarin Special thanks to: UK editorial team Senior VP: Sophie Wybrew-Bond Managing director, news: Richard Campbell VP, consumer marketing: Nina La France Consumer marketing director: Leslie Guarnieri Head of growth marketing: Colleen Ho Group publisher: Paul Vizza (paul.vizza@futurenet.com) Account director:…

August 19, 1848 News of gold in California is reported On August 19, 1848, news of gold in California reached the East Coast when the New York Herald reported it. Thousands of people in the East moved West to find gold. Most of them did not find it, but they remained there, a migration that came to be known as the California Gold Rush. In a few years, the non-native population of California went from about 1,000 people to more than 100,000.…

Paris, France Rescuers help stranded beluga whale Rescuers have been trying to save an underweight beluga whale that was found in the River Seine, in Paris. The 13-foot-long mammal usually lives in the cold waters of the Arctic, and experts are not sure why it swam up the river. They have tried to help the whale regain the strength it needs to return to the sea, offering it fish to eat and injecting it with vitamins and antibiotics to fight off a possible illness. Nairobi, Kenya Artists promote peace at election time Ahead of Kenya’s presidential elections on August 9, young people are using art to encourage peace and unity. Last weekend, about 100 children gathered in the capital, Nairobi, to try to prevent disagreements over election results that have…

Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Texas The Caddo name comes from a group of Native American tribes collectively known as the Caddo Nation. Caddo Lake can span up to 32,000 acres and holds as many as 86 different species of fish. These include the American paddlefish, which has been swimming in these waters for 350 million years and is the oldest living species in North America. Alligators also live in the lake, and cypress trees grow in the wetlands surrounding it. The wetlands are also an important spot for migratory birds, such as great egrets and prothonotary warblers, which nest here in warm weather.…

Rhinos Nineteen white rhinos have been moved to a park in Mozambique, a country where they have been extinct for 40 years. Conservationists hope to move more than 40 black and white rhinos to the park in the next two to three years. Oregon wildlife Snapping turtles, like the one above, are native to the eastern US. They’ve been seen recently in Oregon, where they could pose a threat to native species by competing with them for food or nesting spots. They may also be eating small native turtles.…

State fairs are known for their food—and since many people walk around while eating, a lot of it is handheld. If it’s not in a bowl, basket, or bucket, it’s probably on a stick. Here are four fair classics. Pickle dog Variations of this creation have appeared at several different fairs. In Minnesota, it’s a pickle spear rolled in cream cheese and pastrami. In South Carolina, the “Dilly Dilly Dog” is a pickle stuffed into a corndog. Corn in a cup Popular at the Iowa State Fair since 2015, this Mexican-inspired cup is filled with sweet corn kernels, mayonnaise, cheese, sour cream, lime juice, spices, and chorizo or pork sausage. Pizza cone The Florida State Fair found a way to make pizza even more portable: Fill a cone of bread…

Scientists from Michigan State University have developed a neck patch that could determine whether an athlete has gotten a concussion—a type of brain injury that occurs when a hit to the head or body causes the brain to move back and forth rapidly. The patch could help coaches, parents, and medical professionals quickly diagnose concussions and ensure that athletes get immediate medical care. The thin patch is about the size of a Band-Aid and is worn on the back of the neck. It is made of a special type of plastic material that produces an electric signal when the neck moves. The strength of that signal measures the speed of the movement, which can help predict how likely it is that the person has a concussion. Nearly 4 million concussions…

On August 6, the National Football League (NFL) held a ceremony at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio, to induct eight new members into its Hall of Fame. The Class of 2022 features six former players, a legendary coach, and a former official. Members receive special gold jackets. One player inducted was Tony Boselli. Once the water boy for his high school’s varsity football team, he became one of the best offensive lineman in the NFL. He spent seven seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars, starting with the team’s first season in 1995. He is now the first former Jaguars player in the Hall of Fame. Former Green Bay Packers safety LeRoy Butler, who won the Super Bowl in 1997 with his team, is another member of the…

Coach’s Name: Danielle Caggiano Gym: Indigo Gymnastics Center “Coach Dani is amazing. She is really kind, helpful, and so nice. She is always encouraging us to try new things. In our competitions, she doesn’t really care about winning. She just cares about having fun. If we ever mess up, she will say it’s OK and to try again. Also, if I ever do anything wrong, she will correct it in a nice way. She taught me to do so many things and helped me so much with all my skills. She is the best coach I’ve ever had!” Catalina, 9, New Jersey 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…

Matilda Roald Dahl’s story of a brilliant girl who stands up for herself and others became a hit Broadway musical in 2013. Netflix is releasing a film adaptation starring Alisha Weir this year. The Little Mermaid Singer Halle Bailey was cast as Ariel in a live-action adaptation of the animated Disney classic. It will feature some new songs written by Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda. The film arrives next May. Wicked Broadway star Cynthia Erivo will play Elphaba and pop star Ariana Grande will play Glinda in a movie version of the Broadway hit. It will be released in two parts, with the first half coming in December 2024.…

Junior Baking Show (Netflix) Sixteen talented young bakers go head-to-head in season six of this spin-off of The Great British Baking Show. To be crowned champion, they must whip up creative cakes, cookies, and more to wow the judges, baking pro Liam Charles and chef and writer Ravneet Gill. Hamster & Gretel (Disney Channel) August 12 at 9:35 pm ET, Saturdays at 9:30 am ET This funny new series is from the creator of the Phineas and Ferb franchise. When Gretel and her pet hamster get superpowers, her brother helps them figure out how to use their abilities to protect their city from mysterious dangers. Westward Wings (PBS App) Learn more about monarch butterflies in this documentary short film that travels to western Montana. Researcher Maggie Hirschauer followed the species…

What did you want to be when you were young? I wanted to be a pediatrician or a tennis star. This book is written in verse. Did you always love poetry? Yes, since I was 3 years old. My mother read poetry to me. I love it. What inspired this story? I was doing an author visit, and a child asked if I had ever played futsal (indoor soccer). I was not a soccer fan, but I went with his team to a tournament. It was cool, and I thought I had to capture it in a book. Do you ever base characters on people in your life? No, but I am inspired by people in my life. Favorite sport? Tennis was my life in junior high and high school.…

If you enjoy listening to or making music, you may want to try being a disc jockey (DJ). A DJ is someone who chooses what songs to play on the radio or at events, such as parties and dances. One classic way to DJ is with vinyl records and a record player, but you can also do it by creating playlists on a computer or a mobile device. Here’s how you can get started. Set the right mood A DJ gets to decide what songs people listen to and in what order. The main goal of a DJ is to create a list of songs that go well together and match the mood of the people listening to them. A DJ at a birthday party may choose songs that have…

Trash that ends up in nature, instead of being put in the garbage, is harmful to the environment because it can cause pollution and injure animals. One way to reduce litter is to try “plogging.” Plogging means to pick up trash while jogging, and it’s an activity that originated in Sweden. The word combines the Swedish words that mean “to pick up” and “to jog.” To get started, ask an adult to go on a jog or a walk with you. Wear gloves and carry a small trash bag. If you see a piece of trash along your route, carefully pick it up and place it in the trash bag. When you get home, sort any litter that could be recycled and then place the rest in the trash.…

“This summer, I doubled my goal and raised $1,000 to support Project Home, an organization that provides overnight shelter for area families facing homelessness. The group also helps families find permanent, affordable housing and employment. I raised the money by playing my cello at local farmer’s markets. People at the market often stopped by to talk to me about Project Home. I also go to Project Home and play with the kids who stay there.” 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 OF THE WEEK What do you take on vacation that’s meant to share with everyone? Photos…

Teacher’s Name: Mr. Hack School: Allisonville Elementary School “Mr. Hack has taught us about math and science. But he has also taught us about ourselves, and not just ourselves but also the people around us. He also told us that we can tell him anything, no matter what it is. Lastly, my whole class would say that he is the best teacher we ever had.” Cora, 10, Indiana 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.…

1 True or false? The megalodon was about twice the size of the largest great white sharks. True □ False □ 2 Tony Boselli is the first former player from which team to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame? a) Carolina Panthers b) Houston Texans c) Jacksonville Jaguars a □ b □ c □ 3 In the movie Ralph Breaks the Internet, what is the name of Ralph’s best friend? a) Felix b) Shank c) Vanellope a □ b □ c □ 4 A competition was held in Key West, Florida, to find the best look-alike for what famous novelist? ________________________ 5 How many skin tones are included in the new Monk Skin Tone Scale? a) Six b) Eight c) Ten a □ b □ c □…