Steve the dung beetle is on a mission to roll his ball of poo home.
The elephant, giraffe, and warthog, among others, ask the same thing, “Why are you rolling that ball of poo?
The lion wants to know why Steve uses his back legs to roll the poo. The baboon asks how he finds his way.
It’s a disgusting job, but somebody has got to do it.
All along his trip home, Steve teaches the other animals about his job and how it helps them and the environment. It’s a fascinating look into one of the world’s most interesting insects. And you might find yourself laughing along with the spotted hyena.
Steve The Dung Beetle: On A Roll gives kids a first glimpse at ecosystems and conservation. We hear a lot in the media today about ecology, environment, and wildlife. However, with all the concern and drama over conservation and collapsing ecosystems few people actually know what it means and nobody has a viable or practical suggestion on how to fix it.
While Steve can’t fix everything he works really hard to manage what he can. His small steps help make the biggest difference to all the animals on the savannah. In the back of the book zookeepers write about dung beetles and some of Steve’s other animal friends so learning can continue at a level the entire family will enjoy. Steve is a fun and engaging story with captivating artwork, promotes active involvement on each page, and instills critical thinking and an appreciation for nature and wildlife.
