Innholdsfortegnelse for No. 78 i The Week Junior

On 22 May, an attack happened at a pop concert in Manchester. At the time The Week Junior went to press, 22 people, including children, had died and more than 59 people were injured. What happened? Just after 10.30pm, a loud explosion was heard as people were leaving Manchester Arena. They had just seen the pop star Ariana Grande perform, and lots of young people in the audience had been enjoying themselves. After they heard the loud noise, they fled the building. According to the Greater Manchester Police, the attacker who set off the explosion died at the scene. What was the response? The emergency services quickly arrived to help the injured, including 60 ambulances that rushed to the scene. Hospitals worked around the clock to treat the wounded. Taxi…

A LUCKY PURCHASE A 26-carat diamond ring is being sold at auction for £350,000 after the owner bought it at a car-boot sale for just £10 in the 1980s. The owner said she thought it was costume jewellery and had worn it every day for decades. The stone was cut in the 19th century. STOWAWAY KITTENS A driver was shocked to find four kittens in the back of his lorry after travelling 1,000 miles across Europe. The kittens were discovered at a Northampton delivery depot, after a three-day journey from Poland. The RSPCA, an animal charity, is now looking after the kittens. A RECORD-BREAKING FEAT Radio presenter Stu Tolan became a world record holder when he hosted a radio show underwater at the Palm Resort in Dubai. The show, held…

On 17 May, Chelsea Manning stepped out of a US prison and took her first breath as a free woman. She had been in prison for seven years. Her crime? She was responsible for one of the biggest leaks of top-secret US military information in history. People who work for an organisation and release secret information to the public to expose wrongdoing are called whistleblowers. In 2013, Manning was sentenced to 35 years in prison – the longest sentence ever handed to a whistleblower. Chelsea Manning was born Bradley (she changed gender while in prison), in Oklahoma, US. As a child, she was especially talented at using computers. She learnt to code, and by the age of 13, she was able to use her skills to change the appearance of…

In 1538 a supervolcano called Campi Flegrei erupted for eight days in a row. Lava was sent flying up into the sky and a new mountain called Monte Nuovo was formed as the lava settled and cooled. Now, almost 479 years later, scientists have warned that the supervolcano is waking up once again. A supervolcano is a volcano on an enormous scale. Instead of rising to form a cone shape, like normal volcanoes, a supervolcano is a bit like a huge hole in the ground, often with a ridge of higher land surrounding it. Campi Flegrei, just nine miles from the city of Naples, is thought to have formed thousands of years ago from past explosive eruptions. It covers an area of about 38 square miles and has 24 craters,…

Scotland rugby sevens team They beat England 12-7 to win the London Sevens title. Rugby sevens is a faster version of rugby union, with seven players on each team instead of 15. Harry Kane The Tottenham footballer scored seven goals in his final two games of the Premier League season. With 29 goals, he won this season’s top scorer award. Sophie Hahn The British Paralympic champion set a world record in the T38 100 metres at the Loughborough International Athletics event. The 20-year-old ran it in 12.49 seconds. Celtic Football Club They completed the Scottish Premier League season without losing a league game. It’s the first time that’s happened in Scotland’s top division since 1889.…

ArtPassport iOS (Free) Unless you’re rich, chances are you’re not travelling the world visiting dozens of art galleries and museums. New app ArtPassport offers the next best thing, though: the chance to look at new exhibitions and artworks from an iPhone or tablet. There’s a twist... literally. The different exhibitions have been photographed as 360° views, so you can turn around with your phone to look around the room as though you were there. If you own a Google Cardboard virtual-reality headset, the app works with that, too. If you want to get close up, you can tap on a “works” button for photos and information about the exhibits. Some of the text is aimed at grown-up art lovers, so you might want to use the app with an adult…

Follow The Week Junior on PopJam @TheWeekJunior You can download the free PopJam app from the App Store or GooglePlay. This is what you think about Ed Sheeran, who recently spoke about how learning Eminem’s rap songs helped cure his childhood stutter: “Eminem must be happy” @SoAwkwardFan1 “He is my fave singer” @dinglehoper “I love him! My dad looks like him and my sister and I have the same hair colour” @harrypotterfan234 “That’s great” @stanrocks100 We asked our Popjammers to tell us what they thought of our Big Debate question: Should whaling be completely banned? “Yes, it puts a beautiful species at risk and it affects the ecosystem” @Catgirl1123 “It should be and if you do it you should get a large fine” @redsnakebluesnake Tell us what you think of…

1 How much was a £350,000 diamond ring bought for at a car-boot sale in the 1980s? a) £1 b) £10 c) £100 2 True or false? The “BE” in the honours such as OBE, CBE and MBE stands for British Empire. 3 For how many years did the Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus put on performances? 4 How tall is Everest? a) 4,888 metres b) 8,484 metres c) 8,848 metres 5 What is the second job of the king of the Netherlands, Willem-Alexander? 6 Narwhals roam which sea? a) Arctic b) Mediterranean c) Caspian 7 True or false? Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay were the last people to stand at the highest point on Earth, on the summit of Everest. 8 What does Campi Flegrei mean? 9…

New research has revealed that a remote, uninhabited island in the South Pacific is suffering from a serious plastic-rubbish problem. A staggering 37.7 million pieces of debris are estimated to be covering Henderson Island’s beaches. Land crabs have even been spotted making homes inside containers, cosmetics jars and bottle caps. Henderson Island lies west of South America, near an ocean current called the South Pacific Gyre. The current means that most of the rubbish from nearby boats, as well as from South America, ends up on the island. It is thought to be one of the few islands left in the world more or less untouched by humans – except for all this rubbish. Wildlife has mostly been able to evolve unhindered, and there are 10 species of plant and…

Alistair and Jonathan Brownlee ● The brothers are two of the world’s best triathletes. Alistair won Olympic gold for Team GB in 2012 and 2016. Triathlon involves competitors swimming, cycling and running long distances in one big race. Venus and Serena Williams ● The Williams sisters are tennis superstars with 30 grand slam titles between them. The four big tournaments: the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and the US Open are called grand slams. Mako and Billy Vunipola ● Between them, the brothers have played 76 rugby union games for England. Mako, 26, was actually born in New Zealand, and Billy, 24, was born in Australia – both were brought up in Wales, where their Tongan dad played rugby.…

Where can I get ideas? Ask an adult to take you to a shop like Ikea, where rooms are laid out. Or cut pictures out from magazines and start a mood board. What is a “mood board”? This is a collage of images, fabric samples, colour swatches and anything else you like, which makes up a collection of ideas for your dream room. How do I get started? Try looking at an upcoming interior design workbook called My Beautiful Room. It’s full of activities like drawing challenges and creating floor plans. You’ll learn about styles, colours, textures and patterns. Find out more by going to tinyurl.com/TWJ-interiordesign Learn more… ● See clips of CBBC programme The Dengineers tinyurl.com/ TWJ-dengineers ● Browse room designs for inspiration at tinyurl.com/ TWJ-inspiration ● Check out Pinterest (with…

“Winning Channel 4’s Child Genius 2016 has been my greatest achievement and I’ve been using my victory to promote my love of learning. Last October, uTalk invited me to be the special guest at the finals of their Junior Language Challenge (the UK’s only language competition for primary schools), where I awarded prizes to the participants and explained why I think learning languages helps us to understand each other better. I enjoyed watching the competition so much that I insisted my little brother Rohan take part in it this year. It’s an excellent way for Rohan to learn! I think one of the keys to success is turning learning into a game. He feels as though he’s just playing on the computer, but he’s actually achieving so much more. He…

29 May 1660 Charles II takes the throne On 29 May 1660 the English monarchy was restored after Charles II returned to London and became king of England. This day is also known as Oak Apple Day. Before this, Charles II had lived abroad for nine years, during which time Oliver Cromwell ruled as Lord Protector of the British Isles, and gave himself more or less the same powers as the monarch. He was very unpopular with people who liked the royals because he executed Charles II’s father, King Charles I. Many people around the country wanted Cromwell gone. Cromwell died in 1658 and Charles II was invited to reclaim the throne.…

On 10 March 1953, a huge British expedition set off on an extraordinary journey from Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. More than 350 porters, 20 Sherpas (local people famous for their ability to work at high altitudes) and 10 mountaineers walked for almost three weeks until they reached Mount Everest, setting up a camp on the south side of the mountain. Their aim? To conquer the highest peak in the world – something that had never been done before. On 29 May – 64 years ago this week – they reached the top. Read on to find out how they achieved it. 1. The race is on British teams had been trying to climb Everest since 1921. By 1953, however, other countries were also competing for the prize. The year…

5 books about elections The UK general election on 8 June is coming up. Get in the mood with these great reads. All About Politics Foreword by Andrew Marr (DK) If you want to understand the background to the election, this book is a great place to start. It gives an overview of the system, including the history of politics, how laws are made, and what happens in Parliament. Tricky terms are explained and there are lots of colourful graphics. The Accidental Prime Minister by Tom McLaughlin (Oxford University Press) What would it be like to be the Prime Minister? This story about a boy who is unexpectedly put in charge might give you a few ideas. At first Joe enjoys introducing his policies, such as pet pigs for all…

What you need ● Sticks ● Leaves ● Flower petals ● Stones ● Pebbles/shells ● Lolly sticks ● Grass Instructions Collect anything natural that you find outdoors, such as sticks, leaves or flower petals. Only collect things that have been discarded – don’t pick the flowers, for example. Arrange them somewhere outside and try out different background surfaces, such as gravel or grass. It works well if you create a pattern that repeats. You can create art over and over again using the same or different natural materials. Take a picture to show your friends (or send it to The Week Junior) then start again. You could even try taking a picture of the art each time you change it and then animate it into a short film. You can…

The attack in Manchester on 22 May shocked and saddened everyone at The Week Junior. Attacks like this happen rarely, but when they do, we try to focus on the bravery of the emergency services and the ordinary people who do what they can to help. They remind us what it means to be human. Elsewhere, we’ve been finding out about Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay’s epic mission to conquer Earth’s highest peak, Mount Everest. When humans push themselves to the limits, they inspire us all to tackle our own challenges. In the words of Hillary, “People do not decide to become extraordinary. They decide to accomplish extraordinary things.” We’re all capable of amazing things, and sometimes, being faced with difficult circumstances brings out the best in us. Whether by…

Kylos are taking over People find inspiration for baby names anywhere – family, friends and even characters they like from films and literature. You’d expect people to think twice before naming their child after a terrifying film baddie. According to the US government, however, that’s exactly what they’re doing. The latest list of the country’s most popular baby names has been released, and Kylo, after the Star Wars villain Kylo Ren, has become very popular since the The Force Awakens came out in 2015. Let’s hope there are no baby Voldemorts on the loose as well. That’s a bit fishy... A diver has revealed a unique way to brush your teeth underwater, in a video uploaded to the internet. While the diver was exploring off the coast of Egypt, a…