Nature Books

Children will enjoy hours of fun colouring in this selection of Africa's most striking flowers. There are more than 40 images to colour in, each accompanied by an interesting caption - to help budding artists and young naturalists learn about the natural world as they work through the book.

In the middle of the book is a gallery of all the creatures and plants in full colour, providing a clear guide to which crayons or paints to use when colouring in the outlined images.

Towering above the city of Cape Town, Table Mountain has a tumultuous story to tell that extends back over 500 million years. The iconic landmark at the southwestern tip of Africa has been a welcome sight to locals and overseas visitors for more than 500 years. One of the most-climbed mountains in the world, Table Mountain has inspired many to record their thoughts and impressions.

While the rocky massif has remained virtually unchanged, people's perceptions of it have changed dramatically. The written records of those who encountered Table Mountain reveal how we learned to read the deep history of the region in parallel with the development of geology as a science. "Interpreting Earth" chronicles the evolution of how we think and feel about mountains.

Why is a snake's tongue forked?
Why do snakes shed?
Which snakes play dead?
Do snakes have ears?
How often do snakes eat?

Meet 36 of southern Africa's most common and interesting snakes in this lively guide. Discover the fascinating habits of snakes - where they live, hoe they hunt, what dangers they face, and how they protect themselves. A detailed introduction to many aspects of snake behaviour open up the amazing world of these widely misunderstood reptiles.