Innholdsfortegnelse for No. 102 i The Week Junior

THIS BABY SEAL A snow-white seal has been rescued from granite rocks in Bangor, Northern Ireland. The two-week-old pup became stranded when the tide went out and is now being looked after by staff at an aquarium. After Storm Ophelia last month, the aquarium had to rescue eight stranded seals. A SOAPY RESCUE When a climber got her knee stuck in a crack on a cliff in Gwynedd, in north-west Wales, the mountain-rescue team had a very slippery way of rescuing her. The team of 16 volunteers decided to use washing-up liquid to free her knee, then airlifted her to the nearest hospital for a check-up. A YOUNG STAMP DESIGNER Ten-year-old Ted Lewis-Clark won a competition earlier this year to have his Christmas drawing turned into a postage stamp. It…

An 86-year-old ex-paratrooper (members of the military who use parachutes) has raised around £120,000 for this year’s Poppy Appeal. Poppies are sold each year to commemorate those who lost their lives in war. Jeffrey Long trekked 86 miles from London to Reading, hoping to raise £1,000. When a woman put his story on social media it was shared by a celebrity comedian, which resulted in a big boost in donations. The money raised will support members and families of the British armed forces.…

On 2 November, the Bank of England announced that it was raising interest rates for the first time in over a decade. Interest is the cost of borrowing money and the reward for lending it. For example, if you want to borrow £100 from the bank, the bank might say yes, but you will have to pay back the £100 and a little bit extra. The extra amount is the interest. The interest rate is the percentage of the original amount that is added on. So if you borrowed £100 and the interest rate was 2%, you would have to give the bank £102 all together. If you lend the bank money, by asking it to look after your savings, it will reward you by giving you a bit more…

Would you ever kill an animal for food? How about brush your teeth with ash – or even wash your hair in wee? Miriam Lancewood has done all these things and more since she made the decision to drop out of society and try her luck living in the wild. Miriam met her husband, Peter, 12 years ago in India. Together, they moved to New Zealand and in 2010, they forged a life for themselves in the bush. Miriam hadn’t much enjoyed her job, working as a teacher. “I was always stressed,” she remembers, “And so bored.” They decided instead to dedicate their lives to roaming the countryside and living off the land. That’s not to say that boredom didn’t affect them in the wilderness, too. When they first left…

Pangolins are one of the most unusual animals in the world, because they are the only mammals that have scales. However, demand in Asia has led to a big trade in the animals, even though it has been illegal to buy or sell pangolins since January 2017. In fact, a new report from animal charity, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has revealed that, despite the ban, pangolins are still the most trafficked animals in the world. Animal trafficking is when wild animals are illegally captured or killed for their body parts – such as horns or scales – and smuggled across the world to be sold, often at very high prices. WWF released the report after an investigation into the endangered species that are illegally traded within the Golden Triangle.…

David Waite, keeper at ZSL London Zoo Firstly, sloths move very slowly to conserve energy. Their natural diet of leaves does not give them much energy and therefore the slower they move, the more they conserve. Secondly, sloths move slowly as a form of camouflage. Slow-moving animals that look like foliage are less likely to spotted by predators. Sloths can move very quickly when they want to but it is rare to see. Do you love animals? ZSL London Zoo’s Junior Zoo Academy is a great way to learn about creatures from all over the world. Find out more at zsl.org/experiences…

Explorers Three schoolboys build a spaceship in their garden and blast off to explore the universe. They meet two green-skinned aliens with weird antennae who are obsessed with Earth culture. Home Boov, a species of aliens with purple skin, try to take over planet Earth while they are on the run from their enemy, the Gorg. The Boov can change the colour of their skin when they feel extreme emotion. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial When an alien becomes stranded on Earth, a young boy called Elliot tries to help it get home. E.T. has a big head on a long neck and is able to move objects with his mind.…

Sony’s new robotic dog isn’t like any other robotic pet on the market. For starters, it costs a whopping £1,300. That’s because the Aibo pet robot is powered by artificial intelligence – a computer system able to perform tasks normally requiring human intelligence. The company says that Aibo “can form an emotional bond with members of the household while providing them with love, affection and the joy of nurturing and raising a companion”. It’s also capable of learning and adapting to create a unique personality. Aibo has OLED eyes – technology that is also used in some TV and phone screens – to give it lots of different facial expressions, and cameras to recognise faces. Sony isn’t new to the robotic-dog business. The company brought out its first robotic dog…

On 29 October, England’s Benjamin Clarke won the International Open footgolf competition in Japan and became the no1 ranked player in the world. Clarke first played footgolf in 2014. Football has been played since the 1860s and golf began around 400 years before that. Footgolf combines the two. By kicking a football around a golf course, players must get their ball in each hole with as few kicks as possible. The holes on a footgolf course are much bigger than the holes on a normal golf course. The holes on a golf course are 11 centimetres across but on a footgolf course they are 50–53 centimetres. Most courses have nine or 18 holes and it is usually quicker to play a round of footgolf than traditional golf. Playing 18 holes…

The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl: Squirrel Meets World by Shannon Hale and Dean Hale (Egmont UK) Meet Squirrel Girl, aka Doreen Green, a 14-year-old girl who saves cats from trees, keeps her town clean and stops vandals, while keeping her super squirrel powers top secret. Set in the Marvel Universe, this exciting story is a great introduction to a fabulous teen superhero. My Brother Is a Superhero by David Solomons (Nosy Crow) When Luke’s older brother Zack is given superpowers by a mysterious alien visitor, and tasked with the job of saving the universe, Luke is massively annoyed. Zack is totally undeserving of his new superhero status – he’s never even read a comic in his life – but when Zack is kidnapped by his arch-nemesis, it’s down to Luke and…

Times Tables Ages 10–11 iOS (£3.99) Times tables don’t have to be boring, as this app shows. Created by Andrew Brodie – who has worked as a head teacher – it’s a good way to polish your number skills on an iPhone or iPad. The app is split into three parts: learning multiplication tables, then practising them, and finally testing yourself on what you’ve learned. It covers the times tables from two to 12. Practising involves different mini-games, including answering sums against the clock, and filling in a number grid. You can answer questions by typing or, if you prefer, by speaking into the microphone. The app covers both multiplication and division, and is based on what you’re learning at school, so it is a good way to make sure…

You can’t drive until you’re 17, right? Wrong! In fact, you can start learning to drive right now, making it safer, easier and lots more fun when you take your driving test in a few years’ time. However, you can’t just hop in your parents’ car and give it a go. What you can do, though, is try nationwide schemes and experiences offered by organisations such as Young Driver and the AA, which offer driving lessons for kids from five years old and upwards. If you’re aged between 10 and 17, you’ll get to learn the magic of driving in a proper car with a specially trained instructor. The lessons are very similar to those you’d have when you’re 17, but these are on private property not public roads, so…

Caleb Femi is one of the UK’s most exciting young poets. As Young People’s Laureate for London, he’s committed to bringing poetry to as many people as possible. He’s also a judge for the Premier League Writing Stars competition. Here he shares his five top tips for writing a great poem. 1 Think about what you know, and what you want to talk about. Begin to put it down on paper. 2 You could focus on a moment when you’ve been really strong in the face of adversity; where you had to try and try again, to get yourself through a difficult situation. 3 A poem doesn’t have to rhyme. It’s a way for you to express your feelings and ideas in written form, so let your imagination flow. 4…

Names: Kashmir Prep 5 “My family and I were on the motorway recently when we broke down. As we stood at the side of the motorway, I noticed that there was tonnes of rubbish just thrown onto the grass. I asked my mum to take some photos. There are NO garbage collectors on the motorway and so we should not be throwing things out of car windows. To help keep the motorways clean, let’s help by making sure we keep a mini bin in the car or use an empty carrier bag for any rubbish. If you have smelly rubbish, like apple cores, use a nice-smelling nappy bag to put rubbish in until you see a bin; plastic water bottles take ages to break down so use reusable bottles; and…

Teacher: Mr Dove School: St Francis C of E School, Cornwall Mr Dove is an inspirational teacher. He likes playing football with us, he’s always happy and makes learning fun. If anyone makes a mistake, he helps us to learn from it. Mr Dove encourages us to be healthy and fit by running a mile every day. My favourite subject is maths and Mr Dove challenges me to make sure that I am successful. Charlie, Year 4 If we pick your teacher as Teacher of the Week, we’ll send your school three free issues of The Week Junior. Send your nominations, along with a picture of your teacher and your school’s full name and address, to hello@theweekjunior.co.uk…

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Is this a mop or a mutt? For hundreds of years, people have been dressing up in creepy costumes to celebrate Halloween. However, not everyone opts for an eerie outfit, and sometimes it’s not just the humans that are the ones in fancy dress. One woman in Kentucky, US, took her pet pooch to a Halloween dog parade and disguised her as a mop in a big yellow bucket on wheels. Keki is a Hungarian Puli whose fur could quite easily be mistaken for the strands of a mop. Keki’s owner pushed her around for all to admire and the long-haired dog wiped the floor with the competition, with people online declaring Keki the “winner of Halloween”. Real OR Rubbish? Robot bottom tests seats Before products are sold to the…

Jackson’s climbing salamander For the past 42 years, it was feared the Jackson’s climbing salamander was extinct, which means there were no members of this species still alive. However, in October, one was found in the Cuchumatanes Mountains in Guatemala, on an amphibian reserve. A rare fin whale On 4 November, the body of a rare fin whale was discovered washed up on a beach in County Donegal in Ireland. It’s believed that the whale, which was six metres long, may have died weeks before it appeared on the shore of Arranmore Island. Fin whales are an endangered species.…

Manchester City FC A 3-1 win over Arsenal put Manchester City eight points ahead of second-placed Manchester United in the Premier League. Fiji rugby league team At the Rugby League World Cup, Fiji thrashed Wales 72-6. The tournament is being played in Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. Houston Astros The US baseball team won the World Series for the first time after beating the Los Angeles Dodgers in the final best-of-seven game. Lando Norris The 17-year-old from Bristol was made McLaren’s test and reserve driver for next season. That means he could race in Formula 1 if a McLaren driver is injured next year.…

Jeff Kinney The Wimpy Kid creator on naming dogs, saving photos and enjoying karaoke. What is your best childhood memory? Getting our first dog, a miniature schnauzer. I said we should name him Eagle, or Eag for short. When my family didn’t like this idea, I suggested we name him Turtle, or Turd for short. We decided to call him Bootsie. Turd would’ve been better. If you could only keep five items, what would they be? I’d grab my hard drive with all my family photos on it first. Next, I’d take my Wacom Cintiq, a giant electronic drawing pad where I do all of my drawings. Then I’d take my hiking boots because they’re brand new and I really like them. I’d take my Amazon Echo because it’s really…

Virtual-reality (VR) technology is slowly getting more popular, thanks to VR popping up in theme parks and inside museums, but is strapping on a VR helmet really good for your health? A new study from the University of Leeds has raised some concerns about that. The researchers are worried about the strain on people’s brains from exploring 3D worlds that are shown on 2D screens close to their eyes. They are particularly concerned about the effect on children. The study examined the effects of playing a VR game for 20 minutes on a group of 20 young people aged between eight and 12 years old, to see how it affected their vision and balance. Researchers didn’t uncover any serious problems with the children’s eyesight, but two children found it hard…

“Having a go at driving in a real ar is so much fun because you’re in control. Starting off, I felt very nervous and intimidated by the prospect. It looks so much more complicated when other people do it, but by the end, I was as comfortable as can be. I even went 27mph, which sounds like a lot, but really isn’t. I practised U-turns, going around a course, changing gear, braking and accelerating. The best part was steering, as it felt so smooth with the turning of the wheel, although I may or may not have crashed into a few bushes! I would recommend this because it really boosts your confidence and proves some things aren’t as hard as they look.”…

1What is the newly identified species of orangutan called? a) Sumatran b) Tapanuli c) Bornean 2How many miles did former paratrooper Jeffrey Long walk to raise money for this year’s Poppy Appeal? 3True or false? The Winter Olympic torch arrived in South Korea on 7 November. 4When is the International Day for Tolerance marked? a) 14 November b) 15 November c) 16 November 5Miriam Lancewood and her husband, Peter, began living in the wild in which year? 6How long can a pangolin’s tongue grow? 7In which year did the UK Youth Parliament begin? a) 1988 b) 1998 c) 2008 8True or false? Charles Dickens studied finches before he came up with the theory of evolution. 9Where is the Grand Canyon? 10In which European country did footgolf originate? a) Spain b)…

FAKE NEWS The expression “fake news” has been declared Word of the Year by Collins Dictionaries, describing false information that is presented as genuine news reporting. The term isn’t new (it was recorded more than 100 years ago) but its use increased by 365% over the past year. This is partly thanks to the US president, Donald Trump, who often describes criticism of his leadership as fake news. On 22 November 2003, the England rugby team managed to pull off one of the most jaw-dropping wins in UK sporting history. With just 26 seconds left on the clock, England player Jonny Wilkinson kicked the ball over the crossbar and helped England defeat Australia 20 points to 17 at the final in Sydney , Australia. This was the first Rugby World…

More than 150,000 workers across the UK will get a pay rise, thanks to an increase in the voluntary living wage. The voluntary living wage is set by an organisation called the Living Wage Foundation. It is calculated based on the cost of living in the UK, which means how much it costs people to pay for everyday necessities, such as food, housing and transport. It is voluntary, which means employers don’t have to pay it. On 6 November, the Living Wage Foundation announced that it had increased the UK voluntary living wage to £8.75 per hour – a rise of 30p. It did this because although the cost of goods and services in the UK has increased, many people’s salaries haven’t. London’s voluntary living wage will increase by 45p…

What you need to know ● On 16 November, the United Nations (UN) marks the International Day for Tolerance. Tolerance means respect and appreciation for the differences that make people and their cultures special. ● Some people think that to be tolerant we must also be forgiving. One way of being tolerant is by showing forgiveness to one person or a group of people who may have wronged you. However, it’s not always that easy to forgive. ● Reconciliation is the idea that people who were once enemies can learn to get along again, and that friendly relations can be restored. On 16 November 1995, the UN adopted the Declaration of Principles on Tolerance. Members signed a document to make sure that tolerance between people is respected. Throughout history, people…

Last month it was declared that 34 endangered species will be given further protection to help conserve their populations. More than 1,000 representatives from 129 countries agreed to increase international protection measures for several types of bird, fish and mammal. Animals featured on the list include the world’s largest fish, the whale shark, which has been recorded travelling almost 5,000 miles in a matter of months, and the Gobi bear – a type of brown bear found in Mongolia’s Gobi desert, which is so rare that scientists believe there are only 45 of them left.…

Science-fiction films often portray aliens as looking nothing like humans. However, scientists from the University of Oxford have suggested in a new study that if aliens do exist, then they could have evolved through the same process as humans did, so it is possible that they could look like you, too. Evolution is the word for the way in which species change over a very long time, with tiny alterations made through the generations, which gradually add up to create different types of animals. In the 19th century, a naturalist (someone who studies plants and animals) called Charles Darwin came up with a theory to explain how and why living things evolve. Darwin noticed that some finches (a type of bird) were different sizes and had different beaks and claws,…

In this new book in the bestselling Wimpy Kid series, it’s Christmas for hero Greg Heffley and his family. Instead of celebrating at home, this year the Heffleys have decided to escape the cold weather and head to a tropical resort. What could be better? As always for the Heffleys, things don’t quite go to plan – and soon their dream holiday has turned into a nightmare. There’s chaos on all sides, with everything from giant spiders to sunburn to cope with. As usual, Greg’s on hand to record every crazy disaster in his diary. Existing fans of Jeff Kinney’s series will love this brilliantly fun new instalment of Greg’s famous adventures – and if you’ve never met Wimpy Kid, then what are you waiting for? WIN! We’re giving away…

In 1947, the first Ferrari car, called the 125 S, came tearing off the production line. Designed by racing driver Enzo Ferrari, the vehicle was unlike anything seen before. Italy, where the Ferrari was designed and built, suffered terribly during the Second World War, which lasted from 1939 to 1945. Enzo Ferrari’s factory was bombed twice, but just two years after the end of the war, the Ferrari 125 S was revealed. As a youngster, Enzo had dreamed of becoming an opera singer. Instead, he became a racing driver, and this experience inspired him to design the perfect vehicle; one that would not only hold its own on the racetrack, but also perform beautifully on public roads. Ferrari cars have become world famous, and people all over the globe dream…

Children in Need 2017 7.30pm on 17 November, BBC One Tune in to this year’s BBC Children in Need appeal show, as stars from stage and screen gather to raise as much money for charity as they possibly can. Catch performances from The Vamps, as well as a Strictly Come Dancing special that features past Blue Peter presenters. Raven’s Home 5pm on 13 November, Disney Channel and Disney Life It’s been 10 years since Raven, a teenager with psychic powers, was on our screens getting into mischief. Now, she’s back and she’s discovering that she’s not the only who can see the future. 2017 MTV EMAs 8pm on 12 November, MTV Hosted by Rita Ora, this year’s European Music Awards will be held in London, for the first time in…

Where do I do it? Check youngdriver.eu/venuefinder or tinyurl.com/TWJ-theaa to find your nearest location. If you live near a racetrack you’ll probably find there are lessons there, too. Is it for everyone? These lessons are suitable for children and also adults with disabilities. Automatic cars are available and the instructors have taught pupils who are blind but who want to experience driving. Can I bring friends? If you want to share your new skills with pals, you could have a party at a venue. There’s also the Young Driver Challenge, where 40 of the best young drivers compete to be named Britain’s Best Young Driver.…

Monday 13 November is World Kindness Day, when people around the globe are encouraged to be kind to others. Doing something kind is easy – it’s as simple as smiling at others, offering to help or giving someone a compliment. What matters is that what you do makes a positive difference to someone else. The film Wonder , which is released in the UK on 1 December, is based on a novel by R.J. Palacio and has the theme of kindness at its heart. The story centres on August Pullman, a boy whose face is disfigured, and his struggle to fit in at school. It demonstrates how a little kindness can make an enormous difference, and change lives for the better. The brilliant thing about being kind…

During the annual Orangutan Awareness Week, 12–18 November, people around the world are encouraged to take a walk on the wild side and go orange for these great apes. Orangutans are the largest tree-climbing mammals in the world, but the species is critically endangered because much of their forest home is rapidly disappearing. On 15 November, you can show how much you care about conserving orangutans and the home they live in through various fundraising activities to raise money for the Orangutan Foundation. Hold a bake sale, dress up in orange or host an orangutan-themed tea party. You could even get your school involved, too. Head to tinyurl.com/TWJorangutanawarenessweek for more information.…