The beetles are the largest group of insects. Beetles have a similar life history to butterflies and moths, i.e. egg, larva, pupa and adult. Larvae and adults possess biting and chewing mouthparts. The beetles are extremely interesting, colourful and varied in shape and size. Their ecological importance is unquestionable and as a consequence there is need to protect them from activities like deforestation and over-cultivation. This book is written to educate people about the beetle. The scarabs are one group of beetles discussed herein.

If one is genuinely nice and helpful the world is likely to be a better place. A person who becomes a soldier takes on responsibility. War claims many lives and leaves many devastated families behind on both sides. In order to cheer everybody up this book was written to enlighten the positive aspects of army life and how important it is to try and be nice, friendly, helpful and courteous. Cassy was one such soldier.

Oscar is a nice friendly ostrich. He is a flightless bird and the largest on earth. This book discusses his life in the wilds of Africa. After hatching, he grew up with his siblings and was privy to numerous animals, birds and other wildlife in the semi-desert, scrub area bordering the Kalahari Desert. His associations with other animals were discussed at length. Ostriches are an important and essential part of an ecological niche as are all animals and plants. Many of them are threatened with extinction and a supreme effort needs to be undertaken to prevent their demise. This book provides a useful read to the teenager interested in animal ecology and welfare.