Alten die akkedis met sewe sterte is 'n storie van vriendskap en avontuur. Alten, 'n akkedis met die merkwaardige vermoë om sy stert te verloor en weer te laat groei, vind homself in 'n tuin vol gevare.

Wanneer sy vriend Frida, die verkleurmannetjie, in die moeilikheid beland, moet Alten sy moed bymekaar skraap om haar te red. Saam droom hulle van 'n plek waar hulle veilig kan wees, weg van die bedreigings van die menslike wêreld. Ontdek hoe Alten se unieke
talent hom help om die dag te red en leer meer oor die wonderlike verdedigingsmeganismes van akkedisse. 'n Verhaal vol humor, spanning en die krag van ware vriendskap.

Green and Blue are best friends. But . . . who is the bestest? Green builds a bigger, better shell. And then Blue builds a bigger, betterer shell!

Uh-oh - I think we can guess where this is going. Who, or what, will ultimately triumph?

This furiously fast-paced and witty picture book warns of the dangers of comparing yourself to others, especially your friends! Packed with lots of visual humor, children will hoot with laughter at Blue and Green's ever-growing silly shells. From Clive Penguin illustrator and creator of the Agent Harrier graphic novel series, Ben Sanders.

Snakes, lizards and tortoises are fascinating creatures, particularly to inquisitive young minds. This book introduces 56 reptiles found in southern Africa and gives visual information about their size, the food they eat and where you are likely to find them. Simple text, written by a reptile expert, offers brief insight into behaviour and habits. My First Book of Southern African Snakes and other Reptiles is designed to appeal to young readers and pre-readers but will also help learners of all ages to improve their knowledge of local languages.

Children will be delighted to learn how the bodies of different animals, including frogs, butterflies, and beetles, change as these animals go through their life cycles. Metamorphosis Changing Bodies explains metamorphosis in a step-by-step format that is accompanied by beautiful pictures. Both complete and incomplete metamorphosis are defined and explained. Full-color images and illustrations help show - A butterfly pupa forming a chrysalis around its body - The gradual process of a tadpole growing limbs and losing its tail as it becomes a frog - The underwater life of a dragonfly nymph - Grasshopper eggs buried safely under warm soil Teacher's guide available.

Intended for ages 5-9, this easy-to-read book uses simple language and amazing photographs to introduce kids to the fascinating world of reptiles. In this book, children will learn about the bodies, feeding habits, and natural habitats of many different reptiles, including snakes, lizards, crocodilians, and turtles.

Earth is full of suffering and war until one little girl seeks Old Turtle, who tells her about a "broken truth" and how mending it will help her community to understand the common bond of all humanity.

This book is intended for ages 5-9. There are over 5,600 species of amphibians on Earth, and about 4,990 of those species are frogs. Using clear text and full-colour photographs, this book teaches children about the bodies, senses, habitats, and behaviours of frogs, salamanders, and caecilians.