EnviroKids January 2019 Issue

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

2019

WIN! See below for details

Dates to Remember

Did you know?

January 1 Global Family Day 4 World Braille Day 7 Old Rock Day 20 Penguin Awareness Day 24 Compliment Day 31 Street Children Day

There are 17–20 species of penguins, all of which live in the southern hemisphere.

Did you know? Many types of cancer can be prevented if you have regular check ups and live a healthy lifestyle!

February 2 World Wetland Day 15 Earthworm Day 4 World Cancer Day 20 World Whale Day 27 World Day of Social Justice 28 Polar Bear Day World Pangolin Day is celebrated on the third Saturday of February every year

Poster: Mammals of Southern Africa This is a must-have full-colour poster that depicts different animal groups, featuring their names in four languages – English, Afrikaans, Xhosa and Zulu. Learn about more than 50 of our diverse mammals. These colourful educational posters make beautiful wall hangings, and are ideal gifts for young nature-lovers. This is also an excellent aid in a class, home, nature centre or library. Publisher: Struik Nature

March 3 World Wildlife Day 8 International Women's Day 17-23 National Water Week 21 Human Rights Day 21 International Day of Forests 22 World Water Day 23 World Meteorological Day 30 Earth Hour (20:30-21:30)

April 7 World Health Day 22 Family Day 22 International Mother Earth Day 22 International Earth Day

Did you know?

Earth is the only planet that wasn't named after a Greek or Roman god or goddess.

African Wildlife Here's a fun and educational way for children to learn about Africa's fascinating wildlife. It offers 22 realistic pictures of wild animals to be coloured in, and informative verses about each animal. Author: Amanda de Wet Publisher: Penguin Random House

Africa Jigsaw Puzzle Build our beautiful continent with this 300 piece Africa Jigsaw Puzzle that comes in a convenient tube. All learners above the age of nine should own one, as it provides them with a detailed colourful map of Africa with country names, respective flags, ocean names, and international boundaries. Publisher: MapStudio

My First Book of Southern African Wildlife Divided into three sections, this book covers 58 mammals, 58 birds and 56 reptiles. Full colour illustrations are accompanied by brief descriptions in four languages, and there are visual clues to diet, size and the habitat of each creature. Author: Erroll Cuthbert Publisher: Penguin Random House

Did you know?

The Elephant is the largest land mammal on Earth, and can weigh up to 5000kg!

25 Malaria Day 27 Freedom Day

WIN a hamper of all these items. To enter, email envirokids@wessa.co.za and tell us (in one or two sentences) about your favourite animal. Good luck! Competition ends 01 April, 2019. WESSA staff and their immediate families are not permitted to enter. The winner is chosen at the sole discretion of WESSA.

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