Innholdsfortegnelse for No. 138 i The Week Junior

On 24 July, parliament started its summer recess (break), meaning MPs will not meet again to discuss Brexit until 5 September. Some people have warned there won’t be enough time for a deal between the UK and the EU to be agreed. Brexit must take place by 11pm on 29 March 2019, and the UK and EU need to agree on a deal this October to meet the deadline. MP Dominic Raab, who leads Brexit discussions with the EU, said he believed a deal would be reached by October.…

A Cadbury’s Dairy Milk chocolate bar with 30% less sugar will be launched next year. A team of 20 people, including scientists and chocolatiers, spent two years making sure that the new recipe didn’t use artificial ingredients and kept its famous taste. The change comes after the Government challenged companies to use less sugar in their products in order to improve the nation’s health. The original bar will still be available to buy.…

Squadron Leader Geoffrey Wellum was the youngest Spitfire pilot to fly in the Battle of Britain, after joining the Royal Air Force (RAF) when he was just 18 years old. The Battle of Britain, which took place between July and September 1940, is seen as a turning point in the Second World War as it stopped Germany from invading Britain. After the fierce air battles of May 1940 there was an urgent need for more fighter pilots, primarily to replace the men who had died in action. When Wellum was called to join the RAF’s 92 Squadron, he had barely completed his pilot training. He hadn’t even seen a Spitfire before but remembers being told: “There it is, go and fly it; and if you break it there will be...…

Green energy The UK has been powered for 1,000 hours without coal this year – that’s more than 41 days in total – a new record. While the very cold weather earlier this year meant that eight coal power plants had to provide extra fuel to keep the country warm, it was only a relatively small amount. Black rhinos Nine black rhinos died while being moved to a national park in Kenya. It is thought the animals died after drinking water containing high levels of salt. Eleven rhinos were being taken from Nairobi and Nakuru national parks to a larger reserve, but only two survived the trip.…

Why did you become an astronaut? I was at a science exhibition when I was six years old – not as good as the one here at Explorer:Space, but similar. I saw John Glenn’s capsule, the first American to orbit Earth, and that’s what got me going. My mum paid attention to that interest and fed it with books and science fiction. What was the hardest bit of your training? The hardest thing for me ever in my life was learning to speak Russian to be on the Mir space station. I ended up doing very well, much to my great surprise, because I was terrible at languages in school. What food did you miss? I’ve always liked pizza and ice cream, so I missed those. What do you miss…

Aeroplane engineers spend a lot of time checking and repairing planes’ engines, so Rolls-Royce has a clever idea that could help. The engineering company wants to create a snake-like robot called Flare, which could slither through an engine to locate damage. It would then spit out a swarm of tiny, cockroach-like robots to inspect the engine’s insides. The “swarm” and “snake” robots would be able to repair engine damage and would also stream live video feed for human engineers to look at. Dr James Kell, Rolls-Royce’s on-wing technology specialist, believes that this could cut down the time it takes to service engines from a few days to a matter of hours.…

You often hear about physical health, but sometimes mental health gets forgotten. Mental health is all about how we’re feeling; what we’re thinking; and what we’re worrying about. This book explains how our brains work, and why we feel emotions like anger or sadness. It also explores some of the things that can affect our feelings – from friendship and bullying to family issues like divorce or losing someone you love. It has lots of useful tips to help you deal with your worries, including advice on coping with school pressures and managing the challenges of social media. Funny and easy to read, this is a brilliant guide to caring for your mental health. *If you are the competition winner, we will only use the details you provide to contact…

Big Star’s Little Star 7.00pm, 28 July, ITV Find out what celebrities are really like through the eyes of their children. Will they reveal a little more than they should about their parents? European Championships 9am to 9pm, 3 August, BBC One and Two The first ever multi-sport European Championships take place in Glasgow and Berlin. Watch athletics, swimming, cycling, golf, triathlon and gymnastics every day from 3 to 12 August. Robin Hood tinyurl.com/TWJ-robinhoodfilm Robin Hood wasn’t born a thief – he was taught how to be one. In the newly released trailer for the latest cinema version of the tale, we see what he had to go through to become the famous bow-and-arrow-wielding bandit who steals from the rich to give to the poor.…

Is card-trick magic for me? Anyone can learn, but it helps if you have patience, are good at counting in your head and you like performing to an audience. What do I need to get started? A pack of cards and an eagerness to learn. Then – once you get confident – a willing audience! How can I learn my first trick? Check out the Easy Great Card Trick (our case study Orlando’s favourite) at tinyurl.com/TWJ-easygreatcardtrick. Then practise, practise, practise! Learn more… ● There are lots of brilliant card-trick video tutorials online. Try this website for descriptions of five easy tricks: tinyurl.com/TWJ-cardtricks…

Sunshine & Smiles Down syndrome is a genetic condition that makes it difficult for people to learn. Because of this, children with the condition often need more care. Sunshine & Smiles is a Leeds-based charity that provides activities for children in the area with Down syndrome and a support network for their families. The organisation visits children at home or in hospitals, and offers financial support depending on what each family needs. For more information, visit sunshineandsmiles.org.uk…

As temperatures soar, Public Health England has issued advice to stay safe in the heat. Health protection consultant Dr Thomas Waite said: “To beat the heat, try to keep out of the sun from 11am to 3pm, walk in the shade if you can, apply sunscreen and wear a hat if you have to go out in the heat. Also, carry water with you when travelling.” The RSPCA, an animal welfare charity, also advised pet owners to ensure their animals have plenty of fresh water and shade, and are never left in hot cars or conservatories. Dogs should be walked in the mornings or evenings so they don’t burn their paws on the hot ground.…

WALLACE THE GREAT On 22 July, Wallace the Great became the first mule (half horse, half donkey) to win a dressage competition in the UK. Wallace was banned from entering dressage contests (where a horse and rider perform a series of movements) but, on 4 July, the rules were changed to allow mules to take part. WALTER CARR When Walter Carr’s car broke down the night before he was due to start a new job as a removal man in Alabama, in the US, he decided to walk 20 miles through the night to get to work. A police officer gave Carr a lift for some of the way. The manager at Carr’s new workplace was so impressed that he gave him his own car. DOLPHINS IN TASMANIA A pod…

29 July 1954 Lord of the Rings is published On 29 July 1954, J.R.R. Tolkien published The Fellowship of the Ring, the first instalment of The Lord of the Rings series of books. Tolkien spent 11 years writing The Lord of the Rings and referred to his masterpiece as a “monster”. At first, critics argued that the book was just for children, but Tolkien’s epic story paved the way for a fantasy genre that has inspired many authors. It’s been 64 years since it was published, and it is still treasured by children and adults alike.…

● The Premier League is the top league in English football. Its transfer window – which is when football clubs are able to buy and sell players – is now open. There are expected to be some players changing clubs for huge sums of money before the window closes on 9 August. ● The world’s most expensive footballer is Brazilian forward Neymar. He earns about £537,000 a week playing for Paris Saint-Germain, in France. ● Top footballers pay lots of tax. Tax is a percentage of people’s earnings which is given to the government to pay for things such as the NHS and schools. Many football clubs support charities.…

With its beautiful North Sea view and amazing range of habitats – including shingle banks, sand dunes and salt marsh – Blakeney Nature Reserve is popular with walkers and sightseers. It is also a great spot for wildlife watchers – its common and grey seals make up the largest seal colony in England, with more than 2,000 pups born there each year. In summer, the area is an internationally important site for colonies of breeding terns to raise their young. Find out more at nationaltrust.org.uk/blakeney-national-nature-reserve…

Name: Megan Year: 6 I have a freckle on the end of my nose, which my mum always told me was a fairy kiss. It’s a nice story, but totally untrue. Freckles are actually areas of the skin that contain lots of a protein called melanin. Melanin is made by special cells in our body called melanocytes and it helps to protect our skin from the Sun. If your body has the melanocytes spread out evenly, then your skin will tan. If your body has melanocytes in clumps, then you (like me) have freckles. Email questions to hello@theweekjunior.co.ukwith the words SCIENCE QUESTION in the subject line. See more from Fran Scott in our 100-page special edition, Science + Nature, theweekjunior.co.uk/science-nature…

Kare Adenegan The British teenager set a world record in the T34 100 metres wheelchair race at the Anniversary Games in London. Shara Proctor The Team GB long jumper also had success at the Anniversary Games by beating another Briton, Lorraine Ugen, to take first place. Western Storm cricket team The defending champions beat Yorkshire Diamonds in the first weekend of the 2018 Kia Super League women’s competition. Alisson The Brazilian footballer transferred from AS Roma, in Italy, to Liverpool FC for a deal worth up to £67 million, a record fee for a goalkeeper.…

Who was your favourite teacher at school? Why? My Year 5 teacher, Mr Hempleman. I still remember him mummifying someone called Lewis in my class when we were learning about ancient Egypt. He wrapped him up in loads of toilet roll and pretended to scoop his brains out through his nose. What is the strangest thing you have ever eaten? When I was on a trip to the rainforest in Borneo I tried some kopi luwak – it’s coffee made from coffee beans that have been pooped out by a cat-like animal called a civet. It sounds peculiar but it’s very expensive and a real luxury! It was quite nice. If you could be any animal, what would it be? A bonobo. They’re closely related to chimpanzees, and I love…

Now That’s What I Call Music! (called Now! for short), is a compilation album series of hit singles that launched in 1983 – long before you were born. The 100th Now! album was released on 20 July and includes songs by Ariana Grande and Ed Sheeran as well as tracks by older bands such as Oasis and the Spice Girls. Over the course of its 35-year history, Now! has sold more than 120 million copies, spent 654 weeks at No.1 in the charts and holds a Guinness World Record for the longest-running music series. Robbie Williams is the artist to feature on the most albums; he has appeared on 30 Now! albums. Kylie Minogue is second and Calvin Harris and Rihanna are tied for third. The average household in the…

MagiCats Builder Android / iOS (Free) MagiCats Builder is a new app that will get you creating your own platform-game levels – before sharing them with the world. It starts with a tutorial that shows you how to build levels and fill them with enemies, obstacles and traps, from tree stumps and walls to poisonous mushrooms, hedgehogs and axe-wielding rat warriors. Designing a level is just the first step: your next job is to get coding, choosing how your enemies move and attack by arranging chunks of code – if you’ve ever used Scratch or other similar apps, this should feel familiar. Once you have finished, you can share your levels for other MagiCats owners to play. There are optional in-app purchases, such as virtual gems that can be exchanged…

Teacher’s name: Ms Gordon School: Ravenstone School, London “In Ms Gordon’s class we all laugh every day. She’s a serious heavy metal fan, which she always plays in class when we are lacking energy. She always finds a way to mix fun with learning and now l’m really good at fractions and science. I will miss her when I’m not in her class next year, but I will never forget the words to Stairway to Heaven !” Sachin, Year 5 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…

1 Which evil wizard addressed the crowds at Comic-Con? a) Voldemort b) Grindelwald c) Saruman 2 True or false? Sir David Attenborough is encouraging people to count butterflies. 3 What is saving the lives of thousands of children in Burkina Faso? 4 Which football club did Cristiano Ronaldo join from Real Madrid? a) Manchester United b) Barcelona c) Juventus 5 Geoffrey Wellum flew what type of aircraft during the Second World War? 6 True or false? When horses snort it means they are unhappy. 7 In which year was the SS Great Britain launched? a) 1823 b) 1833 c) 1843 8 True or false? Jupiter has more moons than any other planet in the solar system. 9 In which European country have horse and buggy races been taking place? 10…

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Joe Capon Keeper, ZSL London Zoo This rare lizard is a stunning green colour and gets its name from its heavy scales, which look like an alligator’s armour. They enable the lizard to expand its body to make room for food, or for a female to incubate eggs. The lizard lives on the Pacific coast of North America, and there’s also a tree-climbing species native to Mexico. 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…

Little People, Big Dreams: Frida Kahlo by Isabel Sánchez Vegara. Illustrated by Gee Fan Eng (Frances Lincoln) This gorgeous illustrated book tells the incredible story of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. As a child, Kahlo planned to study medicine but an accident put paid to her dreams. Instead, she began painting from her bed. Today she’s considered to be one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Grandad Mandela by Zazi, Zindzi and Ziwelene Mandela. Illustrated by Sean Qualls (Frances Lincoln) Be inspired by Nelson Mandela’s amazing journey from political prisoner to president of South Africa. In this book, Mandela’s two great-grandchildren ask their grandmother, Mandela’s youngest daughter, a series of questions about their famous forebear. Anne Frank by Josephine Poole and Angela Barrett (Random House Children’s Books) Anne…

The Beano’s Dennis has one, Batman has one, Peter Pan has one. They can be used to sleep in, read in, eat in or play in. Yes, secret dens are as fun as they are functional, and now a charity called Save the Children wants as many people as possible to build their own special hideout. Den Day, which is organised by the charity to raise money to change children’s lives, has a very clear mission: to create lots of new dens from everyday items like blankets, chairs and cardboard boxes. Despite its name, Den Day doesn’t just happen on one day of the year – you can join in anytime and anywhere. Save the Children works around the world to make sure more children have a safe place to…

Captain Underpants: TheFirstEpicMovie(2017) DVD, Blu-ray, iTunes, Prime Video Mixing a collection of animation styles – including flip-o-rama – and keeping to the quirky tone of Dav Pilkey’s Captain Underpants books themselves, this film is very funny indeed. However ticket sales in the cinema were low so, sadly, we’re unlikely to see The Second Epic Movie on the big screen. The first remains a triumph – and it’s worth sticking around for the hidden scene halfway through the end credits. MORE UNDERPANTS An animated Captain Underpants TV series has just launched on Netflix.…

Adventure Time Pirates of The Enchiridion PS4 / Xbox One / Switch From phones to consoles, there have been several games based on the TV show Adventure Time. This is the biggest one yet, featuring Finn, Jake, BMO and Marceline setting sail in a piratical adventure. The game starts with the Land of Ooo mysteriously underwater, and it’s your job to find out why. You’ll be exploring the different kingdoms off the world – many of which fans will recognise from the show – and battling bad guys along the way. During fights, the characters take turns to attack, and you can upgrade your team of heroes’ skills as you go.…

There are two types of magician in this world: those like Gandalf and Harry Potter, whose magic involves casting spells but who only actually exist in works of fiction; and those who use illusion, trickery and sleight of hand to perform magic that exists in the real world. Lucky for you, card tricks fall into the second category – and with a bit of practice, you can be wowing your family and friends in no time. Much of the skill of mastering card tricks is down to your confidence in handling the cards. So start by familiarising yourself with a pack of cards – the suits (clubs, diamonds, hearts and spades); the numbers one to ten; and the picture cards (jacks, queens and kings). Learn to shuffle and deal by…

The photo on the front cover of this issue shows children playing in water jets in a park in Tokyo, Japan. They look like they are having lots of fun as they try to keep cool, but Japan has described the heatwave it is experiencing as a “natural disaster” and a “threat to life”. Elsewhere in the world, the deadly wildfires in Greece are a shocking reminder of the devastation that can result from the combination of intense heat and high winds. Here in the UK, the temperature has been unusually high, too. The sunshine has provided a perfect start to the school summer holidays, but it is very easy to underestimate the power of the sun, so please do take heed of our advice on page 2, and keep…

Kids Week in London Why not go and see a West End show during the summer holidays? This August, London’s Theatre Company is offering children free tickets for a variety of fantastic plays, such as The Lion King and Matilda. You must be under 16 and be with an adult paying full price to claim your free ticket. Want to bring a friend or sibling? Families can pick up two more children’s tickets for half price. Find out more about the shows, and how you can get yourself the best seats, by visiting tinyurl.com/TWJ-kids-london…

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