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Team GB has continued to make history at the Tokyo Olympic Games. Records tumbled as athletes produced unbelievable solo displays and strong team performances. What did Charlotte Worthington do? On 1 August, Team GB’s Charlotte Worthington became the first person to land a backflip 360 in the women’s BMX freestyle competition and won the gold medal. The backflip 360 is a trick where the BMX rider rotates 360 degrees while doing a somersault. Despite crashing on her first run, Worthington refused to play safe and settle for a silver or bronze medal. Instead, on her final attempt, she landed the incredible trick. “It’s go big or go home,” Worthington said afterwards. There was more success for Team GB’s BMX riders when Declan Brooks won bronze in the men’s freestyle competition.…

Deciding what to watch on TV used to be simple. Until the 1990s, there were four TV channels broadcasting in the UK, and people watched what was on them. Then cable and satellite became popular, with many more channels and programme choices. There are now several hundred TV channels. In the 2000s, streaming arrived. At first there were only a few streaming services, like Netflix and Amazon Prime, but new ones came along, including Disney+ and Apple TV+. Subscriptions in the UK skyrocketed during lockdown because people were stuck at home and were watching TV more. Some people feel there are too many services to keep track of and pay for; others like having lots of choices. What do you think? Are there too many streaming services? Yes – so…

Their tusks are tough In large African elephants, tusks can be two metres long and weigh 100 kilograms. Elephants use them to collect food, move things, strip bark from trees and for protection. Tusk are also good for digging to find water underground. Their trunks are very clever An elephant’s long trunk has lots of uses. A trunk has up to 40,000 muscles (humans have about 600 muscles in their whole body) and it is strong and sensitive. It picks up large objects, can suck up around seven litres of water at once, trumpets warnings to the herd and can act as a snorkel. Their feet help tadpoles Elephants can walk more than 100 miles a day. As they roam in grasslands and forests, their huge size and powerful legs…

On Your Marks, Get Set, Gold! by Scott Allen. Illustrated by Antoine Corbineau (Nosy Crow) A funny, fact-filled companion to Olympic sport, this is a treasure trove of intriguing, weird, hilarious and surprising information about everything from boxing to boccia (a type of bowls that’s played sitting down). The perfect book for fans of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Race by Roy Peachey (Cranachan Publishing) Lili is 12 and loves to run. With a special sports day approaching, she’s determined to train harder than ever. Her story is interwoven with that of the 1924 Olympic running champion Eric Liddell, who was later imprisoned in China during the Second World War. This is a fascinating mix of sport and history. Sports Legends by Rick Broadbent. Illustrated by James Davies (Walker…

Murder Most Unladylike by Robin Stevens “One of the best murder series ever! It’s full of excitement and determination and shows how women were discriminated against in the 1930s. Read it now!” YOUR TURN Email your book review to hello@ theweekjunior.co.uk. If your review is printed in the magazine you’ll receive a Roving Reporter badge. Tell us what you liked about the book and why you’d recommend it to others, and don’t forget to include your name and address.*…

Aspire to Engineer: The Renewables Challenge is a competition that’s designed to get 10 to 14-year-olds engaging with engineers – especially those who work in renewable energy, such as wind, solar and sea power. You and your classmates can enter by submitting a short video with the aim of inspiring others to explore engineering and the impact it can have on the planet. The winning school will bag a trip to the Great Exhibition Road Festival, which will be taking place in London from 9 to 15 October. Ask your teacher to register before 17 September at big-ideas.org/aspire-to-engineer…

In a display of friendship and fairness, two athletes agreed to share the gold medal in the men’s high jump competition. Gianmarco Tamberi, from Italy, and Mutaz Barshim of Qatar, had been competing for hours and could not be separated, as each matched the other’s jumps. The friends were asked if they wanted to continue jumping to see who would win, when Barshim asked, “Can we have two golds?” The officials agreed and the athletes hugged each other as they celebrated. “I still can’t believe it happened,” Tamberi said. “Sharing with a friend is even more beautiful. It was just magical.”…

A BUS STOP FOR BEES The first ever bee bus stop has opened in Brighton, in England. It has a roof planted with wildflowers and plants that attract pollinators, including bees. Solar panels also supply power for lighting for the bus stop, which is made from recycled materials. REMEMBERING WOMEN FOOTBALLERS Photos of a 1930s women’s football team from Preston in England are now the centrepiece of an exhibition at the National Football Museum in Manchester. The photos were recently discovered in one of the players’ relative’s homes. The team featured striker Lily Parr, who scored nearly 1,000 goals in her 30-year career. A DOGGY LIFEGUARD A golden retriever has become a fully qualified rescue dog patrolling beaches in Lazio and Sicily, in Italy. The dog’s owner, Simone Filesi, taught…

• Streaming services provide all sorts of entertainment, from music to films to live sport. They work via an internet connection to someone’s computer, TV or mobile device. TV streaming services in the UK include Amazon Prime, Disney+ and Netflix. • During lockdown, TV streaming services boomed in the UK. In 2020, more than 12 million new customers signed up to streaming services. • To watch full live coverage of the Tokyo Olympics, people in the UK had to subscribe to the streaming service Discovery+ at a cost of £6.99 a month.…

Norfolk is home to many of England’s pingos (also known as kettle lakes). These are ponds that formed about 10,000 years ago. During the last ice age, huge rivers of ice called glaciers covered the landscape in this area. As temperatures rose, the glaciers gradually melted, leaving behind lumps of ice called lenses buried in the soil. When that ice eventually melted, the overlying ground collapsed to create a depression that filled with water.…

We recently welcomed five new giraffes to Edinburgh Zoo, and getting ready for their arrival was a tall order! We worked hard behind the scenes with experts to build a suitable home. As the world’s tallest mammal, giraffes need plenty of room, including large outdoor space and a new indoor house with feeding platforms high up to mimic trees in the wild. Every species we care for has their own needs and personalities. It’s our job to make sure each and every one receives the best care. Do you have a question about an animal you would like answered? We’d love to include it in the magazine. Send your question in an email to hello@theweekjunior.co.uk…

Mary Poppins Tony Walton, who designed the costumes for Mary Poppins, was married at the time to the film’s star Julie Andrews. He described her costume as a mix of “seriousness and playfulness”. He added colourful linings to hint at the character’s secret magical life. Darth Vader John Mollo had a budget of £861 to make the Darth Vader costume for the first Star Wars film. He was inspired by samurai (ancient Japanese warriors), Nazi German helmets and gas masks. Willy Wonka Gene Wilder, who played Willy Wonka in the 1971 film Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory, had some ideas for his costume. In a letter to the film’s director, Wilder wrote, “There’s no telling where he ever found his get-up – except that it strangely fits him.”…

The Amazing Edie Eckhart by Rosie Jones. Illustrated by Natalie Smillie (Hodder Children’s Books) Edie Eckhart is 11 years old. She loves comic books, writing stories and dungaree dresses, and she has a disability called cerebral palsy – a lifelong condition that affects her movement and balance. Edie is excited about starting secondary school with her best friend, Oscar (they share a love of sausage rolls and Marvel films), but on the first day they’re put into different tutor groups and Edie is devastated. Who will she be friends with now? As she plans a reunion with Oscar, events take an unexpected turn and she’s accidentally cast as the lead in the school play. She soon discovers that she absolutely loves performing and begins to find new friends, new talents…

One impact of Covid-19 that many people are feeling at the moment is how much harder it is take an overseas summer holiday. It’s more costly, you have to take tests and you or your family may need to isolate when travelling in one direction, or even both. It’s a pain, but as the saying goes “no pain, no gain” – and the unexpected gains are tremendous. Instead of travelling to a busy airport and hopping onto a crowded plane, people now have much more motivation to explore the wonderful locations and attractions that the UK has to offer. Places like the slate landscape of north Wales, which has just become a UNESCO World Heritage site (see page 5). Or you can walk in the Cumbrian fells, or visit museums…

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Teacher’s name: Ms Barnes School: St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Huddersfield “I really like Ms Barnes because she always makes work fun and always smiles and it makes me happy. She is also head of science and her science lessons are fun. We learn so much without even feeling like we are learning. She is one of my best teachers ever and she will stay in my heart and life memories.” Sofia If we pick your teacher as Teacher of the Week, we’ll send yourschoolthreefreeissuesof The Week Junior.Sendyour nominations, along with a picture of your teacher and your school’s full name and address, to hello@theweekjunior.co.uk…

1 How many medals did Team GB’s swimmers win at the Tokyo Olympics? □ a) Four □ b) Eight □ c) 12 2 True or false? The film Paddington was partly made at Sunset Studios. □ True □ False 3 Which African country has a new World Heritage site? 4 When were the Olympics first broadcast on TV in the UK? □ a) 1948 □ b) 1952 □ c) 1984 5 True or false? Darling Reads bookshop is in west Wales. □ True □ False 6 What distinguishes a crab apple tree’s leaves from apple tree leaves? 7 How many miles a day can elephants walk? □ a) Up to 20 □ b) Up to 50 □ c) More than 100 8 True or false? The Galileo Project is named…

On 28 July, a 3.5-metre-tall puppet called Little Amal began a 5,000-mile journey from Gaziantep in Turkey to Manchester, England. The project, which is called The Walk, aims to raise awareness of young refugees. A refugee is someone who has left their home country because of war or the threat of violence.. The Walk is a live theatre performance and tells the story of a character called Amal, who is nine years old and is searching for her mother. The giant puppet will travel through eight countries and will be greeted in towns and cities along the way, where other art events and performances will be held. The project is being run by Good Chance, a charity that was set up to help refugees through theatre and art. The organisers…

Plans have been announced for a £700 million film and TV production site near Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, England. The US company Sunset Studios is behind the project. What is Sunset Studios? Sunset Studios is a film and TV production company that has three film studios in Hollywood, in the US. Several famous films have been made at their studios, including La La Land and X-Men, as well as hundreds of TV shows. If the project is approved by the local council, Sunset hopes that more films and TV shows will be made in the UK. What will the project bring to the UK? Oliver Dowden, the minister for culture, said that the new project shows “confidence in the UK’s booming film and TV industry.” In February, the British Film Institute published…

“Bookshops are places to let your imagination soar, with so many possible adventures to discover,” says Laura Iveson. She is one of the owners and booksellers at Darling Reads bookshop in West Yorkshire, England. For Iveson, the best thing about working in a bookshop is suggesting new books to readers. “Nothing beats that smile when they find the perfect book,” she says. What’s more, when it comes to choosing the right one, she has some useful tips. “Don’t feel you have to pick a book because your friend likes it,” Iveson says. “Stick to your own interests and choose what appeals to you.” She also recommends asking booksellers for suggestions because it could open your eyes to a new book or writer you would never have considered. “Bookshop staff are…

Alice Louise Blunden is a yoga specialist (alicelouiseyoga. com) who teaches yoga in schools. Alice’s tips include: • Consistency Take 10 minutes a day to move your body and notice how your breath can make a difference to how you feel. • One step at a time Take your time with each pose and try not to rush. Each pose has steps to follow safely. • Keep going Keep practising poses that you find difficult. With time and patience you’ll be able to do them. • Have fun Have fun and enjoy it. That might mean playing music while doing yoga, or practising outside in a park.…

Does Edie have the same sense of humour as you? Yes! We find the same things funny, and Edie enjoys making her friends laugh... like me! She’s a lot more confident than I was as an 11-year-old. I certainly wish I had Edie in my life when I was a child. I hope she inspires readers to live their own lives “the Edie way”, without the fear of your differences holding you back. What did you love doing as a kid? Reading, reading and reading! I loved it and I was a fast reader. I grew up on a healthy dose of Jacqueline Wilson, Meg Cabot, Roald Dahl and Philip Pullman. What’s your favourite food? I would have to say a sausage roll! You just can’t beat them. Edie definitely…

How do I enter the scavenger hunt competition? The challenge is to track down one thing from a wide list of five categories and take your best photo in each one. It doesn’t matter where you live, either, because you can always find something on a scavenger hunt. The first prize is a brilliant Canon PowerShot Zoom camera. The runners-up in each category will receive a wildlife book bundle. Go to tinyurl.com/ TWJ-scavenger for more details. The competition’s closing date is 31 August. Any other tips? Keep practising by taking photos of nature with your camera. Scavenger hunts can be done anywhere, so keep your eyes open and be creative.…

“Here we are with flowers for bees! If you find an injured bee, offer it a drop of sugary water, in a sheltered place. Don’t hover over it, it will need some time to “recharge”, and don’t use brown sugar.” Tess and Fleur “We spotted a double rainbow whilst holidaying in Holt, Norfolk, and said ‘quick take a picture and send it to The Week Junior’.” Sammy and Jake “I learnt about Keith Haring in an art lesson, so when I saw the page in The Week Junior on how to make a Haring sports scene, I made one based on the Olympics.” Harriet…

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