Scavenging Seven

Name: Scavenging Seven - Penguin Random House South Africa
SKU: 9780637012751
Price: 220.00 ZAR
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Roslynne Toerien, Rachel Nyman

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About the book

THE BOOK
The Scavenging Seven explores the fascinating world of scavengers – nature’s unsung heroes who use their unique adaptations to survive. While not the most glamorous creatures, scavengers play an essential ecological role, cleaning up carcasses and waste to prevent disease and decay. This outdoor adventure introduces young readers to seven remarkable scavengers as they forage, feast, and flourish across the African wilderness, from the skies above to the savanna below.

Themes:
* Adaptation & Survival: How animals use their traits to thrive in harsh environments.
* Ecosystem Balance: The vital role scavengers play in maintaining nature’s health.
* Diversity in Nature: Each species’ unique behavior...

About the Author

Roslynne Toerien

The author of Under The Baobab Tree and The Rumbling Rhino, Roslynne Toerien is a proudly South African mother of three young children, residing in Durban, KZN. She holds a Bachelor Of Education and has a love for teaching, writing and dance. Ros is the CEO and Founder of the South African Non-Profit Trust, The LEARN Project which stands for “Let’s Educate A Rainbow Nation” and aims to equip disadvantaged schools with libraries and book corners. She lives by the motto “Small actions lead to big change” and this can be seen in the number of school LEARN library doors that have been opened and minds that have been unlocked through the power of books and literacy.
Ros has been a guest speaker at a number of events and schools and was awarded The Paul Harris Fellows Award by the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International. She has worked closely on The Presidents “Reading Champion Programme”, as the KZN Provincial Lead Support Partner with The LEARN Project.