Sasol First Field Guide to Spiders and Scorpions of Southern Africa
Author: Tracey Hawthorne
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Published: 2014
Total Pages: 57
ISBN-13: 9781775841623
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Author: Tracey Hawthorne
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Published: 2014
Total Pages: 57
ISBN-13: 9781775841623
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Tracey Hawthorne
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Published: 2014-06-04
Total Pages: 119
ISBN-13: 1775842177
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSasol First Field Guide to Spiders & Scorpions of Southern Africa provides fascinating insight into the arachnids of the region. Through full-colour photographs and easy-to-read text, the young adult and budding naturalist will be able to identify the more common species found in southern Africa, discover where they live, and learn about their unique habits.
Author: Tracey Hawthorne
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Published: 1998
Total Pages: 68
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis series of natural history field guides has been developed in the hope that young people and anyone with a budding interest in natural history will take up the challenge to learn the secrets of Southern Africa's fascinating fauna and flora.
Author: Tracey Hawthorne
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Total Pages: 57
ISBN-13: 9781775844112
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Sean Fraser
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Published: 2016-09-01
Total Pages: 124
ISBN-13: 1775843963
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSasol First Field Guide to Wildlife of Southern Africa provides fascinating insight into the richly diverse wild life of the region – the more commonly seen spiders, scorpions, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. With the help of full-colour photographs and distribution maps, and easy-to-read text, the young adult and budding naturalist will be able to identify the more common animal species found in southern Africa, discover where they live, and learn about their unique feeding and breeding habits.
Author: Louis Liebenberg
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Published: 2015-01-09
Total Pages: 135
ISBN-13: 1775843114
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis First Field Guide to Animal Tracks of Southern Africa will help those with an interest in interpreting animal tracks to identify the animals that have passed through an area. Full-colour photographs and easy-to-read text will enable the beginner and the budding naturalist to decipher the more common tracks encountered in southern Africa, learn about the unique features of each spoor and discover more about the animals that leave the spoor.
Author: Mike Picker
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Published: 2019-06-01
Total Pages: 2002
ISBN-13: 1775845850
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis trusted best-seller has been comprehensively updated and expanded to feature accounts of over 1,500 species and insect groups. Included are the most common, most economically and ecologically important, interesting and attractive insects in the region. It features: vivid photographs, easy-to-read text, detailed accounts covering identification, biology, distribution and related species, a helpful introduction detailing the significance, life history, collection and photography of insects, and quick reference guides on the inside covers to facilitate identification. Entomologists both amateur and professional, students, gardeners, farmers, tourists and anyone with an interest in the natural world will appreciate this illuminating and invaluable guide.
Author: Alan Weaving
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Published: 2015-01-09
Total Pages: 129
ISBN-13: 1775842827
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSasol First Field Guide to Insects of Southern Africa provides fascinating insight into the insects of the region. Full-colour photographs and easy-to-read text will help the beginner and budding naturalist to explore the more common insect groups that occur in southern Africa, discover where they are found, and learn about their behaviour and unusual features.
Author: Gideon Smith
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Published: 2011-11-05
Total Pages: 446
ISBN-13: 1920544445
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAloes are stately succulent plants that capture the allure of the African savanna. Aloes in Southern Africa explores the character and biology of African aloes, their habits, characteristic features and distribution in nature. It details 58 aloe and related species, cultivation and propagation, gardening styles and plants that flourish in different regions, plus medicinal, cosmetic and culinary uses. Whether you are starting a garden, redeveloping one or simply looking to expand your knowledge of these fascinating succulents, Aloes in Southern Africa will prove an invaluable guide.
Author: Rod Saunders
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Published: 2021-08-13
Total Pages: 984
ISBN-13: 1775847624
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe genus Gladiolus has fascinated plant collectors, taxonomists and the general public for centuries. Known for their spectacular flowers, these highly adapted and specialised plants occur throughout Africa, Madagascar, Europe and the Middle East. South Africa is home to more than half of the world’s Gladiolus species and the Western Cape is the heart of species diversity. Saunders’ Field Guide to Gladioli of South Africa is the first of its kind to offer a complete photographic record of the 166 species that occur in the region. Posthumously completed, this book is the culmination of the Saunders’ long search to find and photograph every known species of Gladiolus in South Africa. It includes: An introduction comprising a brief history of gladioli, information about the morphology and taxonomy of the genus, and guidelines for use in the field. Detailed descriptions of the main floral parts of each species, along with information about ecology, pollinators, similar species and conservation status; field notes were written by Rachel Saunders. Over 1,000 exquisite photographs taken in situ detailing morphology and habitat. Up-to-date distribution maps indicating where species have been recorded. A glossary of terms with illustrations unpacking difficult terminology. A coveted record of the life’s work of a couple who contributed to botany and horticulture in South Africa; it will be treasured by anyone with an interest in these magnificent flowers. Sales points: Accessible coverage of all known gladioli in South Africa; identification at a glance; full-colour photographs of all species described; expert authors.