EnviroKids October 2018 Issue

Book Club This Term’s Must-have Books, Posters and Tools!

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WIN! See below for details

Dates to Remember

October 2 World Habitat Day 4 World Animal Day 5 World Teacher Day 5 World Smile Day 9-15 National Marine Week 13 African Penguin Day 16 World Food Day 17 International Day for Eradication of Poverty 31 World Cities Day

Did you know?

China produces over half of the world’s broccoli.

November 10 World Science Day 14 World Diabetes Day 20 Universal Children's Day 21 World Fisheries Day 23 Buy Nothing Day 24 Big Birding Day 25 International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

Poster: Insects of Southern Africa This fantastic poster illustrates 60 of South Africa's common and conspicuous insects, with icons showing which are poi- sonous. These colourful educational posters make beautiful wall hangings, and are ideal gifts for nature-lovers. It's also an excellent aid in your classroom, home or library. Publisher: Penguin Random House

Did you know? There are around 21 million children (0-18) living in South Africa.

December 1 World AIDS Day

2 International Day for Abolition of Slavery 3 International Day of Persons with Disabilities 5 World Soil Day 10 Human Rights Day 11 International Mountain Day

January 1 Global Family Day 4 World Braille Day

Did you know?

16 Day of Reconciliation 20 Human Solidarity Day

Rock Day is when Geologists and rock enthusiasts show their appreciation of all things fossilised.

Glow-in-the-dark Inflatable Globe This inflatable globe from MapStudio is essential for every household and classroom. It’s brightly coloured, and defines every country easily while also showing you the capital cities. It includes oth- er features such as the lines of longitude and lati- tude, international time zones, elevation, physical features, oceans and seas. Best of all, it shines in the dark, so it can also be used as a bedside light. Publisher: MapStudio

A Huddle of Hippos and Other Cool Collective Nouns for Animals Some collective nouns are hilarious, others are ingenius. Here's a book that celebrates both kinds, with vibrant images that tell the rest. Join a young boy named Sam on a safari, and learn how to identify groups of animals, while enjoying some fun facts along the way. Author: Julia Richman

What’s that Tree? If you're crazy about trees, this book is a must-have. With a comprehensive list of trees found in South Africa, along with beautiful pictures and interesting facts, you'll be a tree-know-it-all in no time. This book is simple but authoritative, and is suit- able for amateurs and seasoned tree-lovers. Author: Eugene Moll Publisher: Penguin Random House

7 Old Rock Day 20 Penguin Awareness Day 24 Compliment Day 31 Street Children Day

Did you know?

1 Tablespoon of soil has more organisms in it than there are people on earth.

WIN a hamper of all these items. To enter, email envirokids@wessa.co.za and tell us in one or two sentences what you love about our Earth. Good luck! Competition ends 31 December, 2018. WESSA staff and their immediate families are not permitted to enter. The winner will be announced in the next issue of EnviroKids, and is chosen at the sole discretion of WESSA.

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