Author : Cliff Turk
Publisher :
Page : 57 pages
File Size : 35,85 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Astronomy
ISBN : 9781868725977
This 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 heavens.
Author : Cliff Turk
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 23,8 MB
Release : 2013-03-27
Category : Nature
ISBN : 177584045X
Sasol First Field Guide to Skywatching in Southern Africa provides a fascinating insight into the southern skies by night. Full-colour photographs and illustrations, monthly star charts and easy-to-read text will help the budding astronomer to identify the more visible objects in our night skies, as well as those that are less obvious, and discover some of the extraordinary phenomena of our galaxy.
Author : Cliff Turk
Publisher :
Page : 57 pages
File Size : 27,4 MB
Release :
Category : Astronomy
ISBN : 9781775843894
Author : Albert Jansen
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 46,30 MB
Release : 2017-10-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1775842886
The first star guide of its kind in the southern hemisphere, this book features 96 star maps for observing the southern skies with the naked eye, standard binoculars or a small telescope. Divided into 12 sets, the maps cover all eight principal views of the sky (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W and NW) for each month of the year and for different times during each night. For each set of star maps, the reader is alerted to prominent stars and constellations visible during that period of viewing. Terms and concepts are explained and frequently asked questions addressed. Star Maps for Southern Africa provides thorough and extensive coverage of our night skies, enabling readers to track stars and related spectacles throughout the year. It will remain relevant for a lifetime.
Author : Margo Branch
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 125 pages
File Size : 45,31 MB
Release : 2020-09-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 177584742X
Sasol First Field Guide to Mushrooms of Southern Africa has been redesigned and fully revised to include new photographs and the most recent taxonomic changes. With the help of full-colour photographs and easy-to-read text, the young adult and budding naturalist will be able to identify the more common mushroom species found in southern Africa, discover where they grow, learn about their unusual features and determine their edibility. Sales points: A straightforward introductory guide to the region’s mushrooms. Suitable for both adult and younger enthusiasts. Informative, uncomplicated text written by an expert. Useful introductory section. Full-colour photographs of each mushroom. Compact enough for ease of use in the field.
Author : Alan Weaving
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 34,57 MB
Release : 2015-01-09
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1775842827
Sasol 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 : Sean Fraser
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 35,4 MB
Release : 2015-01-09
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1775842843
Sasol First Field Guide to Mammals of Southern Africa provides fascinating insight into the wild animals of the region. Through full-colour photographs and distribution maps, and easy-to-read text, the beginner and budding naturalist will be able to identify the more common mammal species found in southern Africa, discover where they live, and learn about their unique feeding and breeding habits.
Author : Gideon Smith
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 28,92 MB
Release : 2011-11-05
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1431702498
This first field guide to aloes of southern Africa provides fascinating insight into the aloes of the region. Full-colour photographs, distribution maps and easy-to-read text will help the budding naturalist to identify the more common aloes found in southern African gardens and landscapes, discover where they occur, and learn about their unique features.
Author : Tracey Hawthorne
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 28,71 MB
Release : 2012-07-27
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1431702536
Sasol First Field Guide to Common Birds of Southern Africa provides fascinating insight into the birdlife of the region. Through 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 bird species found in southern Africa, discover where they live, and learn about their unique feeding and nesting habits.
Author : David Allan
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 30,36 MB
Release : 2016-02-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 177584384X
Sasol First Field Guide to Birds of Prey of Southern Africa provides fascinating insight into the birdlife of the region. With the help of full-colour photo graphs and distribution maps, and easy-to-read text, the young adult and budding naturalist will be able to identify the more common birds of prey in southern Africa, discover where they live, and learn about their unique feeding and nesting habits.
