Did you know there were tiny living things in your food that you can't see? Some are plants, others are mould, others are tiny little insects! But what do they do and what do they look like? Find out about the good ones and the bad ones! Full-page photographs of these alien-like creatures in high magnification reveals their horror (or even their beauty). This book supports natural history studies and the KS2 and KS3 science curriculum where appropriate. It is part of a series, Micro Monsters which takes a close up look at the tiny creatures that are around us all the time and which we cannot see with the naked eye. Some are harmless, some are just pests, and some are deadly. From bedbugs to zooplankton and from bacteria to water fleas, all microscopic life is here. The revelation of the places these creatures inhabit will have readers squirming in their seats as they find out how these mini monsters can help and hinder humans.

The world is full of colourful birds. But why are flamingos bright pink? You have questions and this book has answers. Find out about flamingos, including what they eat and their behaviour.

Smelly rubbish, rotting food and piles of poo are disgusting! But not to flies! Why? You have questions, and this book has the answers. Find out all about flies, including their body parts, young, food and behaviour.

These animals may put the “aww” in aww-dorable, but their deadly venom and killer instincts will also knock your socks off! From powerful poison to super strength, get ready to turn your squee into screams with this crew of killer cuties.

These animals may put the "aww" in aww-dorable, but their deadly venom and killer instincts will also knock your socks off! From powerful poison to super strength, get ready to turn your squee into screams with this crew of killer cuties.

Isn't the furry little face of a hedgehog so cute? Not so much when he turns into a prickly little ball and all those quills poke you! Or what about the big, round eyes of the floofy northern pygmy owl? They draw you in but watch out for this small hunter where EVERYTHING is on the menu! Maybe the sweet, adorable ladybug will be kind. At least until they chomp their way through piles of aphids!

This informative yet humorous picture book introduces readers to some of the most adorable animals around and their killer instincts!

People don't sleep standing up. But cows do! Why? You have questions, and this book has the answers. Find out all about cows and why they don't need to lie down to catch some Zzzzzs.

This guide for young explorers combines scientific fact, fascinating tidbits, brilliant full-colour photography and sensitive illustrations to bring a wonderful variety of ocean creatures vibrantly to life.

Children will enjoy poring over the colourful pages as they:

• read about marine habitats like sandy beaches, rocky shores, estuaries, coral reefs and kelp forests
• discover plant and animal groups, including molluscs, crustaceans, coastal birds, mammals and reptiles, among others
• learn to identify important species from each group, using picture field-guides
• study the helpful holiday guides to find out what sea life to look out for along the shore – from Walvis Bay to Mozambique
• find out why the ocean is vital to us, how it may be harmed by human activities and some of the ways in which we can help
• learn about the valuable work that marine scientists do

Debut picture book author Blair Thornburgh and award-winning illustrator Scott Campbell put their heads together to celebrate one of the most important bones in your body: the skull!

You probably don’t think much about skulls.
So what’s the big deal about them?

Well, every head
of every person
you’ve ever seen
has a skull inside.

And that includes YOU!

This smart, skull-positive story cheerfully dispels any fears kids might have about their skeletons, flipping our view of skulls from a spooky symbol to a fascinating, cool, and crucial part of our bodies.

Flitter and flutter! It's a pretty butterfly! Young readers will get the fast facts on these colourful insects, including butterfly body parts, habitats, life cycles and why they are important to the environment. Along the way, they will also uncover surprising and fascinating facts! Simple text, close-up photos and a fun activity make this a perfect introduction to the beautiful world of butterflies.

Big or small, thin or wide, brilliantly coloured or camouflaged - there are many types of beetles! Young readers will get the fast facts on these diverse insects, including beetle body parts, habitats and life cycles. Along the way, they will also uncover surprising and fascinating facts! Simple text, close-up photos and a fun activity make this a perfect introduction to the brilliant world of beetles.

Zip! Something darts through the air. It's a dragonfly! Young readers will get the fast facts on these speedy insects, including their body parts, habitats and life cycles. Along the way, they also will uncover surprising and fascinating facts! Simple text, close-up photos and a fun activity make this a perfect introduction to the dazzling world of dragonflies.

Describes the process of hibernation and the various ways in which different animals use this process to survive in harsh climates.

How many bones are in the human body? Find out all about the body and how it works in this fact-filled book. It's perfectly designed to introduce young children to the wonders of nonfiction. Stunning art and photos give readers an up-close look at our our body parts and systems, and how they all work together to keep us going!

Kollig Op is in die kol! Kollig Op is die gewildste kursus in Suid-Afrika en het alles wat ’n leerder nodig het in een boek. Kollig Op verbeter uitslae, maak leer prettig, maak onderrig ’n plesier en is maklik om te gebruik. Die Kollig Op Onderwysersgids het beplanningsmateriaal, Formele Assesseringstake, hersieningstoetse en eksamens.

A young snail faces many challenges as it tries to grow safely into an adult.

All the facts a young child needs to understand the life of this intriguing backyard creature are packed into this engaging narrative.

Here children can explore some of the most interesting and important life cycles in the animal kingdom. With engaging language and an innovative use of design, this series makes the science behind life cycles accessible to reluctant and confident readers alike.

Have you ever heard of a reptile that spends most of its life in an egg? What about a reptile that has to lay its eggs on the same beach where it was hatched? In this book, young readers will learn all about Madagascar chameleons, sea turtles and other reptiles with unusual life cycles.

The dark floor and muddy rivers of the rainforest are perfect for hunting, and the jaguar and crocodile both stalk their prey with ease. But which animal is the fiercest of the ecosystem? Does the jaguar's speed give it the edge? Or does the crocodile's strength make it superior? Compare and contrast each animal's features and skills before you declare the winning predator.

There's a new baby joining the colony. It's a penguin chick! Learn all about baby penguins, including what they eat, what they weigh, how they're raised and how big they grow.

This Workbook will support and motivate students working in grades 8-9 students to reach their full potential and achieve success with targeted questions and support. Provides plenty of practice opportunities for short- and long-answer questions on every topic Helps students improve and focus their answers with worked examples Further support from hints and tips on how to structure answers, provide the right level of detail and more The range of questions available encourages students to develop their skills in applying and analysing as well as recall. The workbook provides coverage of maths and practical skills as well as synoptic questions. Frequent support notes provide hints and tips on strategies for decoding questions (for example by identifying key words in the question), key terminology, and how to write explanations and give the right amount of detail.