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Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > Wild animals > Insects & spiders > General

Insectopedia - The Secret World of Southern African Insects (Paperback, 2nd Revised Edition): Erik Holm Insectopedia - The Secret World of Southern African Insects (Paperback, 2nd Revised Edition)
Erik Holm 3
R310 R248 Discovery Miles 2 480 Save R62 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Insectopedia uncovers the fascinating and infinitely varied world of insects. It explores their intriguing behaviour and biology – from mating and breeding, metamorphosis and movement to sight, smell, hearing and their adaptations to heat and cold.

A chapter on superorganisms probes the curious phenomenon of social communities among insects; another covers the critical role that these creatures play in maintaining the fragile balance of life on our planet. The book concludes with a 60-page illustrated field guide, describing most insect orders and their main families.

Previously published as Insectlopedia of Southern Africa, this fully revised and redesigned edition includes up-to-date information throughout, an expanded ID section, and several hundred new photographs.

Field Guide To Scorpions Of South Africa (Paperback): Ian Engelbrecht Field Guide To Scorpions Of South Africa (Paperback)
Ian Engelbrecht
R400 R319 Discovery Miles 3 190 Save R81 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

An authoritative antidote to the myths surrounding these often maligned and misunderstood creatures.

Among the world’s most fascinating living fossils, scorpions have been around for some 420 million years. South Africa is home to an astonishing variety, with 108 species in three families occurring in most of the region’s biomes, from desert and grassland to fynbos, savanna and forest. Scorpions are even found in urban gardens.

Field Guide to Scorpions of South Africa is the first comprehensive guide to describe and illustrate all known species in the country. The clear, detailed species accounts cover appearance, habitat and behaviour, and discuss the variation within species according to region. Up-to-date distribution maps are included for all species and exceptional photographs, carefully worked to show astounding detail and vivid colours, bring to life the intricate patterning and colours of different species. Both males and females are presented, as well as a variety of colour forms, facilitating accurate identification in the field.

The introduction discusses scorpion classification, anatomy, biology, behaviour and habitat, as well as venomosity and the treatment of stings. Tips on how and where to find scorpions and how to contribute to their conservation as a citizen scientist are also included.

An invaluable tool for students, researchers, academics, hikers and anyone with an interest in South Africa’s rich and fascinating fauna.

Southern African Moths & Their Caterpillars (Paperback): Hermann Staude, Mike Picker, Charles Griffiths Southern African Moths & Their Caterpillars (Paperback)
Hermann Staude, Mike Picker, Charles Griffiths
R580 R453 Discovery Miles 4 530 Save R127 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Authoritative and informative, Southern African Moths & Their Caterpillars provides a comprehensive overview of the moth fauna of the region.

Featuring more than 1,500 of the 11,000 species occurring here, the guide focuses on those that are most abundant, of economical or ecological importance, conspicuous or unusual.

This essential guide offers:

  • Authoritative text richly supported with photographs of both adult moth and larva
  • Clear ID pointers plus information on biology, habitat and distribution
  • An informative introduction covering evolution, life cycle, diversity and ecological importance of moths
Field Guide To The Spiders Of South Africa (Paperback): Ansie Dippenaar-Schoeman Field Guide To The Spiders Of South Africa (Paperback)
Ansie Dippenaar-Schoeman
R500 R390 Discovery Miles 3 900 Save R110 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Thoroughly revised and updated, this long-awaited new edition of Field Guide to the Spiders of South Africa remains the most comprehensive guide to South African spiders published to date.

It features over 780 of the more common spider species encountered in the field and in homes and gardens, as well as representative species from some of the rarer spider families.

  • ‘Quick Keys’ to the 72 South African spider families provide a useful starting point to identification.
  • Succinct genus and species accounts cover identifying characteristics, breeding, behaviour, distribution and conservation status.
  • Colour photographs and/or illustrations as well as distribution maps support each entry.
  • Introductory chapter discusses spider morphology, spider life cycle, the functions of silk, as well as spider collection techniques.
  • Section on venom identifies species that pose a danger to humans, unpacks neurotoxic and cytotoxic venom, and details the symptoms and treatment of spider bites.
Beehive Mancala - A Nature Board Game (Game): Tony Hall Beehive Mancala - A Nature Board Game (Game)
Tony Hall; Illustrated by Tatiana Boyko
R389 Discovery Miles 3 890 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

PLAY AND LEARN: learn about bees and biodiversity as you play this family strategy game for age 6+, based on traditional Mancala SCREEN-FREE FUN for two players aged 6 and up SOMETHING TO TREASURE: this is a quality product made to last, with bespoke illustration and sleek and stylish packaging EXPLORE THE ENTIRE SERIES: this game is one of our nature games, others include Bird Bingo, I Saw It First! Ocean, and many more Buzz the bees to the flowers to collect pollen and then back to the hive to make honey for feeding and growing your very own bee colony. The player with the largest colony wins! Based on the ancient gameplay of mancala, Beehive Mancala is a fun strategy game for adults and children aged 6+. Includes facts on the bees and flowers featured, plus details on the honey-making process and the importance of bees from the beekeeper at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

Sasol First Field Guide to Butterflies & Moths of Southern Africa (Paperback, 2nd edition): Simon van Noort Sasol First Field Guide to Butterflies & Moths of Southern Africa (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Simon van Noort
R100 R80 Discovery Miles 800 Save R20 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

This new edition of Sasol First Field Guide to Butterflies & Moths of Southern Africa has been fully updated and revised, bringing it in line with the most recent developments in field. It also features new images of all the species and families covered, facilitating quick, easy and accurate identification.

With the help of the full-colour photo graphs and easy-to-read text, the young adult and budding naturalist will be able to identify the more common butterfl ies and moth groups found in southern Africa, discover where they live, and learn about their unique behaviour and unusual features.

The Firefly's Light: The Secret Inventors of Our N    atural World (Paperback): Sarah Horne The Firefly's Light: The Secret Inventors of Our N atural World (Paperback)
Sarah Horne
R189 Discovery Miles 1 890 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

  Ever wonder how fireflies light up the sky? And why those sticky plant seeds are so hard to get off your clothes? The Firefly's Light is a mind-boggling non-fiction book about biomimicry – how humans have been inspired by observing the amazing innovations of the natural world. With gorgeous illustrations and incredible stories, explore and celebrate how designers, engineers and scientists have looked to nature and found solutions to everyday problems. Beautiful, colourful art exploring examples of biomimicry in our world Learn all about how inventions and discoveries came to be, from velcro, aeroplanes, the Bullet Train, LED lights and more! Full colour illustrated non-fiction book for ages 8+

The Little Book of Butterflies (Paperback): Andrea Pinnington, Caz Buckingham The Little Book of Butterflies (Paperback)
Andrea Pinnington, Caz Buckingham
R191 Discovery Miles 1 910 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Endless Forms - The Secret World of Wasps (Paperback): Seirian Sumner Endless Forms - The Secret World of Wasps (Paperback)
Seirian Sumner
R240 Discovery Miles 2 400 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

'A funny and beautifully written welcome to the enigmatic, weird and wonderful world of wasps' DAVE GOULSON, author of SILENT EARTH There may be no insect with a worse reputation than the wasp, and none guarding so many undiscovered wonders. Where bees and ants have long been the darlings of the insect world, wasps are much older, cleverer and more diverse. They are the bee's evolutionary ancestors - flying 100 million years earlier - and today they are just as essential for the survival of our environment. A bee, ecologist Professor Seirian Sumner argues, is just a wasp that has forgotten how to hunt. For readers of Entangled Life, Other Minds and The Gospel of Eels, this is a book to upturn your expectations about one overlooked animal and the wider architecture of our natural world. With endless surprises, this book might teach you about the wasps that spend their entire lives sealed inside a fig, about stinging wasps, about parasitic wasps, about wasps that turn cockroaches into living zombies, about how wasps taught us to make paper. It offers up a maligned insect in all its diverse, unexpected splendour; as both predator and pollinator, the wasp is an essential pest controller worldwide. Inside their sophisticated social worlds is the best model we have for the earth's major evolutionary transitions. In their understudied biology are clues to progressing medicine, including a possible cure for cancer. The closer you look at these spurned, winged insects - both custodians and bouncers of our planet - the more you see. Their secrets have so far gone mostly untapped, but the potential of the wasp is endless.

Sasol Eerste Veldgids tot Spinnekoppe & Skerpioene van Suider-Afrika (Afrikaans, Paperback, 2nd edition): Tracey Hawthorne Sasol Eerste Veldgids tot Spinnekoppe & Skerpioene van Suider-Afrika (Afrikaans, Paperback, 2nd edition)
Tracey Hawthorne
R100 R80 Discovery Miles 800 Save R20 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Sasol Eerste Veldgids tot Spinnekoppe & Skerpioene van Suider-Afrika bied aan die jong leser Æn fassinerende blik op die ryke verskeidenheid spinagtiges wat in die streek voorkom. Met behulp van volkleur fotoÆs en maklik leesbare teks, sal die jong volwassene en ontluikende natuur liefhebber die algemene spesies in Suider-Afrika identifiseer.

RSPB ID Spotlight - Ladybirds (Fold-out book or chart): Marianne Taylor RSPB ID Spotlight - Ladybirds (Fold-out book or chart)
Marianne Taylor; Illustrated by Richard Lewington
R135 Discovery Miles 1 350 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

RSPB ID Spotlight Ladybirds is a reliable fold-out chart that presents illustrations of 27 of our most widespread and familiar ladybirds by renowned artist Richard Lewington. - Species are grouped by family and helpfully labelled to assist with identification - Artworks are shown side by side for quick comparison and easy reference at home or in the field, or the chart can be fixed to the wall as a beautiful poster - The reverse of the chart provides information on the habitats, behaviour, life cycles and diets of our ladybirds, as well as the conservation issues they are facing and how we can support them The ID Spotlight charts help wildlife enthusiasts identify and learn more about our most common species using accurate colour illustrations and informative, accessible text.

In Search of Insects Jigsaw and Poster (Poster): Caz Buckingham, Andrea Pinnington In Search of Insects Jigsaw and Poster (Poster)
Caz Buckingham, Andrea Pinnington
R324 Discovery Miles 3 240 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Insektopedie - Die Geheime Wereld van Suider-Afrikaanse Insekte (Afrikaans, Paperback): Erik Holm Insektopedie - Die Geheime Wereld van Suider-Afrikaanse Insekte (Afrikaans, Paperback)
Erik Holm
R310 R248 Discovery Miles 2 480 Save R62 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Insektopedie lê die betowering en ryke verskeidenheid van die wêreld van insekte bloot. Dit deurgrond hul fassinerende gedrag en biologie – van paring en broeigedrag, metamorfose en beweging tot sig, reuk, gehoor en hul aanpassings by hitte en koue.

’n Hoofstuk oor superorganismes ondersoek die merkwaardige verskynsel van sosiale gemeenskappe; ’n ander een dek die kritieke rol wat dié diertjies speel om die fyn balans van lewe op ons planeet in stand te hou.

Die boek sluit af met ’n 60-bladsy geïllustreerde veldgids wat die meeste insekordes en hul belangrikste families beskryf. Voorheen as Inseklopedie van Suider-Afrika gepubliseer, maar die nuwe uitgawe is nou grondig hersien en herontwerp, met die nuutste inligting, ’n uitgebreide ID-seksie en ’n paar honderd nuwe foto’s.

Solitary Bees (Hardcover): Ted Benton, Nick Owens Solitary Bees (Hardcover)
Ted Benton, Nick Owens
R1,387 Discovery Miles 13 870 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A completely up-to-date introduction to the most common group of bees in Britain. Bees, for most people, mean honey or bumble bees, but in fact these social species make up only a small proportion of the species that live in Britain. Open your eyes to the so-called ‘solitary’ bees, and discover a wonderfully diverse population – miners, leafcutters, carpenters and masons – many of which can be found in your own back garden. Solitary bees come in a variety of colours and sizes, with some as large as bumblebees and some only a few millimetres long, and many are key pollinators for our crops and wildflowers. This comprehensive book will tell the story of how these bees live, reproduce and thrive: discover the numerous strategies used by male bees to find females and persuade them to mate; follow the females as they build their nests – or in the case of ‘cuckoo’ species, sneak into the nests of their neighbours – and watch as the new generation appears. Explore the interactions between flowering plants and their bee visitors, asking what the plants get from the relationship, as well as how the bees select the plants they visit, and the ingenuity required to extract pollen, nectar and other rewards. Finally, learn places where bees flourish and what can be done to encourage them and ensure they continue to pollinate our flowers and crops. Drawing on all the latest research as well as the authors’ own observations in the field, this timely New Naturalist gives a wonderful insight into the complicated lives of solitary bees, and the complexity of the behaviour and ecology of this remarkable group of insects.

Sasol First Field Guide to Insects of Southern Africa (Paperback): Alan Weaving Sasol First Field Guide to Insects of Southern Africa (Paperback)
Alan Weaving
R100 R80 Discovery Miles 800 Save R20 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Sasol First Field Guide to Insects of Southern Africa provides fascinating insight into the insects of the region.

Full-colour photographs , distribution maps and easy-to-read text will help the budding naturalist to identify the more common insect groups that occur in southern Africa, discover where they occur, and learn about their behaviour and unusual features.

Butterfly Notebook Set - 3 A5 lined notebooks with stitched spines (Notebook / blank book): Oxford University Museum of Natural... Butterfly Notebook Set - 3 A5 lined notebooks with stitched spines (Notebook / blank book)
Oxford University Museum of Natural History
R237 Discovery Miles 2 370 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

'Jones' Icones' is a stunning six-volume manuscript containing paintings of some of the most important butterfly and moth collections at the end of the eighteenth century. It is the work of William Jones (1745-1818), a wealthy wine merchant from Chelsea who, on retirement, devoted the rest of his life to studying and painting butterflies and moths. Held in the archives of the Oxford University Museum of Natural History, the volumes contain over 1,500 ink and gouache paintings representing 760 species from around the world. Work continues to this day to determine whether all the original specimens depicted still survive. This set of three A5, softback notebooks with high quality ruled paper makes an exquisite gift for nature-lovers and writers alike.

50 Ways to Save the Bees (and Change the World) (Paperback): J Scott Donahue 50 Ways to Save the Bees (and Change the World) (Paperback)
J Scott Donahue
R279 R209 Discovery Miles 2 090 Save R70 (25%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Fifty fun & buzz-worthy ways to "bee" a local hero! Did you know that honey bees pollinate a third of the food we eat, but that a third of them are dying off each year? You have the power to keep them buzzing for years to come, and it couldn't bee easier! Enhance your own life with steps as simple as gardening the right crops, or shopping local! Make a difference in your community, and the world, with these creative and inspiring ideas, such as: *Making your own beeswax lip balm *Planting the right flowers, fruits, and vegetables every season *Keeping your own beehive *Building the right buzz on social media *Creating a "bee bath" for bee-friendly lounging *Letting those weeds grow Help your favorite pollinator with 50 Ways to Save the Honey Bees!

How to Read an Insect - A Smart Guide to What Insects Do and Why (Paperback, New edition): Ross Piper How to Read an Insect - A Smart Guide to What Insects Do and Why (Paperback, New edition)
Ross Piper
R420 Discovery Miles 4 200 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED LOOK AT THE LIVES AND MIND-BOGGLING BEHAVIOURS OF INSECTS How to Read an Insect takes you on an unforgettable tour of the insect world, presenting these amazing creatures as you have never seen them before. This stunningly illustrated guide puts a wealth of fascinating behaviours under the microscope - from elegant displays of courtship to brutal acts of predation. Along the way, Ross Piper charts the evolution of insects and reveals everything you need to know about how they nest, feed, reproduce and defend themselves. He concludes by discussing the impact of the human world on insects, and what we can do to prevent their decline in numbers. * Explores the remarkable lifestyles of exotic insects as well as those in your own garden. * Includes highlights from a wide range of new insect behaviour studies. * Features a wealth of breathtaking colour photos, illustrations, and graphics.

Dragonflies (Hardcover): Stephen Brooks Dragonflies (Hardcover)
Stephen Brooks
R1,890 R1,307 Discovery Miles 13 070 Save R583 (31%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Sasol First Field Guide to Spiders & Scorpions of Southern Africa (Paperback): Tracey Hawthorne Sasol First Field Guide to Spiders & Scorpions of Southern Africa (Paperback)
Tracey Hawthorne
R100 R80 Discovery Miles 800 Save R20 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Sasol 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.

Pocket Guide Insects of South Africa (Paperback): Mike Picker Pocket Guide Insects of South Africa (Paperback)
Mike Picker
R230 R184 Discovery Miles 1 840 Save R46 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

This new pocket guide covers both common and interesting insects from South Africa, making it possible to identify a wide range of local species.

Some 431 insects are featured, many of which we may have spotted in our houses and gardens. Each is described with its key identification features, a colour photograph and distribution map.

An illustrated quick reference guide on the inside front and back covers makes it quick and easy to navigate to the right insect group.

Animal Explorers: Ivy the Bug Hunter (HB) (Hardcover): Sharon Rentta Animal Explorers: Ivy the Bug Hunter (HB) (Hardcover)
Sharon Rentta; Illustrated by Sharon Rentta
R293 Discovery Miles 2 930 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Calling all budding explorers! The Animal Explorers will inspire you to follow your dreams! Ivy the elephant thought she didn't like bugs, until she discovered how amazing they are! Now Ivy's determined to be a bug hunter, so she can explore the wonderful world of minibeasts. Join Ivy on a fabulous bug safari, then discover the inspiring stories of three real-life bug hunters and scientists. Animal Explorers is a witty, entertaining picture-book series that will inspire children to follow their dreams. Sharon Rentta's glowing illustrations are packed with fabulous characters and funny details to point out and share. Mini biographies at the end of the book tell the amazing stories of three real-life bug hunters and scientists Also in the Animal Explorers series: Lola the Plant Hunter, in which an adventurous polar bear travels all the way to the Amazon, to seek out the rare Singing Orchid. Toby the Deep-Sea Diver, in which a young tiger longs to explore the deepest, darkest depths of the ocean. Stella the Astronaut, in which a little squirrel is determined to soar into space! Praise for Sharon Rentta's books: "Rentta's illustrations are first class . . . destined to become a favourite" Carousel "full of colour and joy . . . great to read out loud" Books for Keeps

I Can See Nature's Rainbow (Paperback): Vicky Woodgate I Can See Nature's Rainbow (Paperback)
Vicky Woodgate
R199 Discovery Miles 1 990 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

  Explore all the incredible colours in the natural world! Why is the sky blue? What makes the grass green? Why is purple so rare in nature? With fascinating and rarely heard facts on wildlife, gemstones, sea life and more, I Can See Nature's Rainbow is a visual feast for both young and old.   Bold, beautiful art covering ten colours of the vibrant natural world Learn all about colour in nature, from pigment and light to plants and habitats Full colour non-fiction picture book for ages 4+      

Superworm and Friends Outdoor Activity Book (Little Wild Things) (Paperback): Julia Donaldson Superworm and Friends Outdoor Activity Book (Little Wild Things) (Paperback)
Julia Donaldson; Illustrated by Axel Scheffler
R183 Discovery Miles 1 830 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Grab your coat and get ready for an outdoor adventure! This brilliant activity book is packed full of outside play ideas based on four of your favourite books by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. With a wide range of activities created by nature play specialists Little Wild Things, this book is bursting with ideas to encourage children and adults to explore and celebrate nature together. Includes activities based on: Superworm, The Smeds and the Smoos, Zog and The Scarecrows' Wedding.

Insects, Bugs & Rock 'N' Rolll - A Hilariously Heartwarming Tale of Friendship, Music and Redemption. (Paperback):... Insects, Bugs & Rock 'N' Rolll - A Hilariously Heartwarming Tale of Friendship, Music and Redemption. (Paperback)
Alex Brooks; Edited by Nicola Withers; Illustrated by Hannah Worsley
R239 R202 Discovery Miles 2 020 Save R37 (15%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
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