We call living things on Earth, crew members and not passengers…

Flex and Dux tells us about the earth that is covered by a thin layer of atmosphere and stays in space exactly the right distance from the sun, in order to carry all living things and to keep them alive.

We learn that plants, animals and humans, each one of them – no matter how big or small – has a niche (a place and task) to make life possible for all on Earth. The Flixies also learn about the cycle of meat eaters, plant eaters and decomposers!

The Teacher’s Guide includes:

• An explanation of the teaching strategy used
• An explanation of which comprehension strategy is used and which step of the teaching strategy should be applied in that specific book.
• Highlights in the text, with a side-panel modelling the teaching strategy and highlighting key points in the text for application.
• Key words are provided to display and use in the introductory discussion.
• Worksheets with comprehension activities based on the story are added to the end of the guide

Na links...reguit vorentoe...na regs...reguit vorentoe...na links...waaksaam bespied die meerkat sy omgewing. Hy bewonder sy bure in die dieretuin: Die sjimpansees wat die hele dag lawwe dinge aanvang, die bere wat so sterk is, en natuurlik die koning van die diere, die leeu. Wanneer daar skielik 'n gevaarlike skaduwee te voorskyn kom, kruip die meerkat die vinnigste weg. Het die klein vent maar geweet hoeveel hy daarvoor deur die ander diere bewonder word, sou hy van verassing bollemakiesie slaan!'n Boek vir verskuilde helde en meerkatliefhebbers.

Priddy Learning: My First ABC is an exciting learning format that features engaging wheels for children to turn as they learn. With two wheels to turn on every page, this sturdy board book has been designed to encourage children to interact with the activities as they learn their abc. Children can turn the wheels to find the correct picture that matches with the starting letter. The bright pictures and simple labels build early vocabulary, while the wheels help to develop hand-eye coordination.

Celebrate forty years with this special gold foiled edition of Rod Campbell's classic lift-the-flap book, Dear Zoo, with a host of favourite zoo animals and flaps to lift on every page. 'I wrote to the zoo to send me a pet . . .' Young children will love lifting the flaps to discover the animals the zoo has sent - a monkey, a lion and even an elephant! But will they ever manage to send the perfect pet? Rod Campbell, the creator of preschool favourites including Oh Dear! and Noisy Farm, has been a trusted name in early learning for over forty years, and the perennial classic, Dear Zoo has been a firm favourite with toddlers and parents alike since its first publication in 1982. With bright, bold artwork, a catchy refrain and a whole host of favourite animals, Dear Zoo: 40th Anniversary Edition is a must for every child's bookshelf, and the thick card pages, chunky cased golden cover and sturdy flaps make it perfect for small hands. Look out for Rod Campbell's Look After Us, a lift-the-flap animal book for toddlers with a positive message about conservation.

Flixies addresses two very important challenges in our Education System, namely, reading without comprehension and environmental issues. Seven critical Thinking Skills have been identified through which this series endeavours to teach reading comprehension in the intermediate phase.

Tant Bettie het 'n gunstelingbroekie wat op 'n dag van die wasgoeddraad afgewaai word – en wilde avonture beleef. Sal Tant Bettie ooit weer haar broekie terugkry? 'n Storie met koddige kinkels en vrolike illustrasies, perfek vir voorlees!

Hierdie storieboek is 'n versameling boeiende stories en rympies wat die gevierde kinderboekillustreerder Richard Scarry se immergewilde dierekaraktertjies insluit. Die vrolike verhale en prettige illustrasies maak dit die beste storieboek ooit....

As Facto is sitting under his favourite tree, he receives a little note that comes fluttering down from the branches of the tree and lands between his feet. It’s a farewell letter from Flixies. Facto is downhearted, but he is also excited about everything that he has learned from the Flixies and the knowledge he has acquired about planet Earth. He sees the living things around him from a new perspective and realises that each living thing plays a vital role on this wonderful place that we call Earth.

The Teacher’s Guide includes:

• An explanation of the teaching strategy used
• An explanation of which comprehension strategy is used and which step of the teaching strategy should be applied in that specific book.
• Highlights in the text, with a side-panel modelling the teaching strategy and highlighting key points in the text for application.
• Key words are provided to display and use in the introductory discussion.
• Worksheets with comprehension activities based on the story are added to the end of the guide

Give your children a head start at primary school with this essential wipe-clean activity book. A fun and engaging First Writing activity book that will give children a head start as they get to grips with handwriting at school. Designed to complement the National Curriculum, it gently introduces children to handwriting skills and equips parents with the tools and information needed to support them. The consultant-approved activities are fun to do and combined with funny pictures and silly jokes that children will love. The first steps to school success! This book includes: Carefully chosen practice words that increase a child's vocabulary. Directional instructions for right and left-handed children. Wipe-clean pen. Also available: First Phonics, First Numbers, First Day, First Phonics Flash Cards, Times Tables Flash Cards

Join Kion and his friends for some roaring good fun! Inside this Happy Tin you'll discover a storybook about Kion, an activity book, and a colouring book, as well as a double-sided poster for you to colour, 50 stickers, and 4 colourful felt-tip pens. It's a tin full of fun!

Een oggend wil Kareltjie niks eet nie. Mamma Krokodil is bekommerd en vra: “Is jy seker? Wil jy nie een van hierdie heerlike, sagte piesangs he nie?” “Nee dankie, Mamma,” antwoord Kareltjie. “Vandag wil ek liewer ’n kind opvreet.” “Wat ’n gedagte, Kareltjie!” roep sy ma uit. “Daar groei nie kinders aan piesangbome nie, net piesangs!” Tot nou toe het Mamma Krokodil elke oggend vir Kareltjie lekker piesangs gebring vir ontbyt. En elke oggend se sy verbaas: “My seun, kyk hoe groot word jy, en mooi! Kyk net daardie tande!”

Go on a round-the-world adventure with this fun search and find fact book from National Geographic Kids. Find it! Search the illustrated scenes to find more than 250 landmarks, animals and cultural sights. From the beaches of Rio to the parks of Tokyo, the busy streets of Paris to the wonders of Cairo they are sure to keep young readers entertained. Explore it! Discover amazing facts all about the things spotted. Did you know that Mount Everest is the world's tallest mountain? That Ayer's Rock appears to glow red in the sunset and sunrise? Or that Rio Janeiro's carnival is one of the biggest celebrations in the world? With colourful photos and lots of fun activities that kids will love it's the perfect book for kids and grown-ups to enjoy together!

Kwax is the wetland expert because this where he enjoys spending his time. He chats about the great variety of plants growing in the moist areas around and in the waters of the wetlands. As far as biodiversity is concerned, our wetlands are one of the most important biomes. Unfortunately there are almost all under threat, especially those located near the coast. Facto always though that wetlands were simply muddy pools with plants, but he learns from the Flixies that wetlands are very, very important to people and animals!

In Animal Tales 3 we meet new animal characters such as Tiger, Crocodile and Rabbit. Poor Wolf still suffers under the hand and tricks of Jackal and is often outwitted by Jackal.In Animal Tales 4 poor Wolf continues his trials with Jackal. Again we see that poor Wolf is too dim-witted to realize that he is being tricked. He learns nothing from the mishaps that befall him; no, experience leaves Wolf none the wiser The illustrations of up-and-coming artist Dale Blankenaar give new life to the antics of these animals.

Die kinders in juffrou Seekoei se klas is vanoggend baie besig! Hulle baljaar en speel, hulle teken prentjies en sing liedjies. Maar elke nou en dan loer juffrou Seekoei kwaai oor haar bril. Waarom lag Hiena die hele tyd? Wat is so verskriklik snaaks? Kom vind self uit in hierdie baie, baie snaakse boek en lag dubbel so hard vir die grappies in die grappieboek wat op die middelste agt bladsye versteek is!

The Big Eating Book is chock-full of delicious pictures about food lovers of all kinds – from fruit and fish eaters, vegetarians, and lovers of nuts, to cheese or grass lovers, flower gluttons, and omnivores who eat everything. Humans and animals alike, we all have to eat!

Priddy Learning: My First Animals is a first novelty book packed full of early learning fun, ideal for toddlers. Preschoolers can explore different habitats and discover all the amazing animals that live there in this interactive novelty book. With four wheels to turn on every spread, children are encouraged to decide which animals belong in each environment, from the jungle and ocean, to the farm, and many more. Filled with bright illustrations, plus fun facts to read, young children will enjoy learning about the world through play.

With a cast of everyone's favourite farm animals, What the Ladybird Heard is a brilliant rhyming adventure from the stellar picture-book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks.

Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len are two crafty robbers with a cunning plan to steal the farmer’s fine prize cow. But little do they know that the tiniest, quietest creature of all has overhead their plot, and she has a plan of her own . . . With brilliant rhyming verse from Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo, and bright, distinctive illustrations from award-winning illustrator, Lydia Monks, this much-loved modern classic is perfect for reading aloud.

Enjoy more adventures with the clever little ladybird in What the Ladybird Heard Next, What the Ladybird Heard on Holiday and What the Ladybird Heard at the Seaside.

Animals have legs, tails, and wings. They have ears and noses, too. Learn all about animal body parts.