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My First Book of Southern African Frogs – New Edition
R150.00Frogs are appealing and colourful creatures and live just about anywhere, even in deserts. My first book of Southern African Frogs introduces 55 different types of frog and their calls – made instantly accessible in this new edition by scanning a QR code.
A short introduction outlines the main features of frogs and includes an illustration detailing their life cycle. For each species, there is:
- a short description in four languages, describing the frog’s main characteristics
- a full-colour illustration of the frog, and visual clues to its size and eggs
- a distribution map
- an illustrated habitat bar with an arrow to indicate where each frog is likely to be found
This charming introduction to frogs and their calls will keep children happily absorbed for hours.The parallel translations make this book suitable for mother-tongue learners in four official languages and those children wanting to improve their knowledge of a second or third language.
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My First Book of Southern Africa Animal Tracks
R150.00My first book of Southern African Animal Tracks introduces 55 different types of animals and the footprints they leave behind. The animals and birds included are those that you are likely to find on visits to nature reserves or game parks – or even in gardens.
For each species featured, the book gives: Life-sized track ‘imprints’; A full-colour illustration of the animal and a visual size comparison with a human body, arm or hand; A short description in four languages of each creature and its prints.
This introduction to the intriguing world of tracking will keep children happily absorbed for hours at home or on trips to view wildlife. The text in four languages expands the readership and promotes multilingualism.
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My First Book of SA Ocean Life
R150.00My First Book of Southern African Ocean Life was selected at one of Bookchat’s non-fiction books of the year for 2011.
Visit www.bookchat.co.za for more informationYoung children will enjoy discovering the 58 fascinating ocean creatures in My First Book of Southern African Ocean Life, which range in size from the earth’s largest animal – the blue whale – to the tiniest plankton.
This newest title in the popular My first book series offers:
* vibrantly colourful, detailed, accurate illustrations of each creature
* short, accessible texts with information that will satisfy the curiosity of both those who are learning to read and of young listeners
* simple pictograms that show at a glance where each species can be found, what it eats and its relative sizeAll text appears in English, Afrikaans, Xhosa and Zulu
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My First Book of Southern Africa Creepy-Crawlies
R150.00My First Book of Southern African Creepy-crawlies is the newest title in this very successful children’s series, and a companion to its sister edition on Southern African Insects. The book covers 58 spiders, snails, millipedes and other creatures (excluding insects) that are likely to be seen around the home and garden.
An illustrated introduction gives context to the subject, and then each page features:
* a vivid, full-colour illustration
* clear, informative text and visual clues for both pre- and beginner readers
* simple graphics conveying the creature’s size, what it eats and when it is activeThis inspiring and beautifully illustrated book will introduce everyday creatures to both pre-readers and those beginning to read in their mother tongue.
All text appears in English, Afrikaans, Xhosa and Zulu
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My First Book of Southern Africa Seashore Life
R150.00My First Book of Southern African Seashore Life is the latest title in this successful children’s series. The book presents 58 sea creatures and plants that are likely to be seen at the shore.
An illustrated introduction gives context to the subject, and then for each species there’s:
* a vivid, full-colour illustration
* simple, informative text
* visual clues about the creatures’ diet, size, distribution round our coast, locomotion and exactly where they live relative to the water line.This beautiful and inspiring introduction to southern Africa’s shores will appeal to children – and parents – of all ages.
All text appears in English, Afrikaans, Xhosa and Zulu
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My first book of Southern African Wildlife
R330.00My first book of Southern African Wildlife introduces the young reader to a selection of southern Africa’s most commonly seen and fascinating wildlife species. Divided into three sections, the title covers 58 mammals, 58 birds and 56 reptiles, with an illustrated introduction to each section that gives context to the information. Highly visual with full-colour illustrations of each creature, the book also features line drawings indicating what food they eat, what spoor they leave, etc.
All text appears in English, Afrikaans, Xhosa and Zulu
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My First Book of Southern African Birds V2
R150.00Following the success of My first book of Southern African Birds– a very first guide to birding – volume 2 introduces a further 58 fascinating birds found at the seashore, rivers and lakes, in grasslands and forests, and also in suburban gardens. A brief introduction explains how the book works and provides simple guidelines for watching birds, then each page introduces a new bird. Most of the information is visual, in the form of full-colour bird illustrations and line drawings of food eaten, typical nest and the bird’s track. A visual guide to the bird’s size is given at the base of the page.
All text appears in English, Afrikaans, Xhosa and Zulu
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My First Book of Southern Africa Insects
R150.00Children are fascinated by ‘bugs’ of all kinds, and insects are a familiar part of their everyday environment. Dragonflies and ants, beetles and stick insects, butterflies and bees are just some of the many insects that are found in the home and garden, providing youngsters with a handy introduction to the natural world.
My First Book of Southern Africn Insects offers:
* 58 of the most common, intriguing and beautiful species accurately illustrated in full-colour
* concise text and simple graphics conveying the insect’s size, when it is active and what it eats
* straightforward text for children beginning to read in their mother tongueAll text appears in English, Afrikaans, Xhosa and Zulu
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My First Book of East African Birds
R150.00My First Book Of East African Birds introduces children to the birds most commonly seen in gardens and wildlife areas in East Africa. The 58 birds are featured in full-colour illustrations, with visual clues to each bird’s size, the food it eats, its nest and the footprint it leaves behind. This lively approach will appeal to young readers, as well as to learners of all ages who wish to improve their knowledge of other languages.
All text appears in English, Swahili, German and French
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My First Book of Southern Africa Mammals
R150.00Mammals come in a huge variety of shapes and sizes, from tiny bats and mice to massive elephants and whales. My First Book of Southern African Mammals introduces a cross-section of southern African mammals – 58 animals illustrated in full colour, along with simple text and visual clues as to the animals’ size, their tracks and what they eat. Written by a mammal specialist, My first book of Southern African Mammals will appeal to young readers, as well as to learners of all ages who wish to improve their knowledge of other languages.
All text appears in English, Afrikaans, Xhosa and Zulu
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My First Book of Southern Africa Snakes & Reptiles
R150.00Children are both fascinated by, and afraid of, snakes and other reptiles, making them a receptive market for this topic. My First Book of Southern African Snakes and Other Reptiles introduces 56 different species. Accurate, full-colour illustrations accompany concise text and simple graphics that depict where the reptile lives, what it eats, how it reproduces, and how big it is when fully grown. In addition to snakes, the book also features lizards, geckos, skinks, tortoises and turtles – of all shapes and sizes, whether dangerous, harmless or rare. The clear text is geared for young readers (aged 3–8); parallel translations make this book suitable for mother-tongue learners in four official languages, as well as for older children and adults wanting to improve their knowledge of a second or third language.
All text appears in English, Afrikaans, Xhosa and Zulu
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My First Book of Southern African Birds V1
R150.00A very first guide to birds for children aged 3 to 7, this book presents 56 of the most striking and commonly seen southern African birds. After a brief introduction that explains how the book works and provides simple guidelines for watching birds, each new page introduces a new bird. Most of the information supplied is visual, in the form of a full colour illustration of the bird and line drawings of food eaten, typical nest and the bird’s track. A visual guide to the bird’s size is given at the base of the page.
All text appears in English, Afrikaans, Xhosa and Zulu
