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field guidesreadership Adult; keen/serious interest Format Mostly 210 x 148 mm Pages 184–735in a nutshell Comprehensive, authoritative guides to identification of species across a diversity of subject categories; both illustrative and photographic to suit all needs Which shelf? Nature shelf, or relevant subject category

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SaSol birdS oF SoutHern aFrica iVWritten by a team of highly respected authorities, namely Ian Sinclair, Phil Hockey, Warwick Tarboton and Peter Ryan, and illustrated by Norman Arlott and Peter Hayman.

The region’s most comprehensively illustrated and trusted field guide

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“In my opinion, the South African market is better served by natural history field guides – both in terms of quality of publication and range of subject matter covered – than any other country in the world.” – the late Prof. Phil Hockey, birding author and former director, Percy FitzPatrick institute of ornithology, university of cape town

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Field Guide to treeS oF SoutHern aFricaFully updated and expanded text and distribution maps, and many new photographs, includ-ing full-tree images, make this well-loved guide indispensable in the field.

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Photographic guidesreadership Popular interest Format 190 x 95 mm Pages 144 in a nutshell Compact, pocket-size travelling companions covering the most commonly encountered species Which shelf? Ideally presented as a series, or according to category

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first field guidesage Group/level 8 years+; beginners Format 165 x 110 mm Pages 56 in a nutshell Introductory identification guides to specific animal and plant groups; covering up to 60 common species Which shelf? Ideally presented as a series

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Fascinating introductory guides across a broad range of subjects – ideal for beginners or anyone with a budding interest in nature in all its forms

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52 WHAT’S THAT TREE? TORCHWOOD FAMILY 53

This family (also known as the Caltrop family) is represented by only one tree genus regionally – the torchwoods (although in the arid west there are two genera with quite large shrub species). All members of the family are characterised by having: pinnatelycompoundleavesthatarereducedtoa

singlepairofleaflets stoutspinesthatareeithersimpleorforked

The biggest tree in this genus is the Green-thorn torchwood (Balanites maughamii),whichisabushveldand dry-forest species, occurring in hot low-lying areasfromnorthofDurbantoBeiraandinlandintoLimpopoand southern Zimbabwe. These torchwoods can growto be big trees, characterised by their fluted trunks androunded canopies. The twigs zigzag conspicuously andhavestout,generallyforkedspines(withoneoftheforksoftenlongerthantheother).

The Small torchwood (B. pedicellaris) is asmall tree that grows in dry bushveld and on alluvialfloodplains from northern KwaZulu-Natal through tothe Limpopo River valley. The spines tend to be robustandunbranched,andtheleavespalegreenandvelvety.

A similar species, the Angolan torchwood(B. angolensis), occurs in far northwesternNamibiaas asmallshrubbytreewithyellowish-greenleaves.

The fourth species occurs in central and northernZimbabwe. This is the Simple-thorned torchwood(B. aegyptiaca),whichisamedium-sizedtreewithbrightgreenleavesandstoutunbranchedspines.

Torchwood FamilyZygophyllaceae ~140 spp. globally; ~70 spp. regionally, 4 spp. of tree

Olinaceae or Olinia spp. are endemic to southern and eastern Africa. Strong family characteristics include: leavesopposite,simpleandentirewithno

stipules youngbranchessquarish crushedleaves(andfreshbark)smellrather

likealmonds fruithasacircularscarattheend

Twoforest-canopytreesoccurintheWesternCape:the Cape hard-pear (Olinia capensis) and theInqudu hard-pear (O. ventosa). They are verydifficulttotellapart.Theleavesofbothspeciesarebasicallyelliptic,30–75mmlong,glossyaboveanddullbelow.

The Mountain hard-pear (O. emarginata) isthe most easily identifiable hard-pear tree species.It occurs in afromontane forest from the EasternCape north to the Soutpansberg. It has whitishbark and small neat leaves (20–40 mm) that areunmistakable. It can be large at high altitudes,whereitismostconspicuousonforestedges.

Hard-pear FamilyOlinaceae ~8 spp. globally, all endemic to our region; ~7 spp. of tree

•The wood of most hard-pears is useful for making furniture. Many of the Western Cape specimens are multi-stemmed, possibly from coppice growth as a result of felling in the past.

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•The fruits, bark and leaves of the torchwoods can be used as a fish poison, and an extract can even be used to kill land snails.

•The fruits yield good quality oil that is edible; when the fruits are burned, it is their oil content that gives the genus the common name torchwood.

•The wood of the Green-thorn torchwood is used for making kitchen utensils and wooden bowls.

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Showing the paired leaflets, the stout spines, and the zigzagging twigs of the Green-thorn torchwood. Inset: The fruit is a fibrous, extremely tough capsule.

Inqudu hard-pear trees may be multi-stemmed. Note the roughish bark. Inset left: Twig and leaves. Inset right: A cluster of fruits showing the characteristic circular apical scars.

Mountain hard-pears can produce a large crop of many fruits (smaller than those of other species), which weigh down the branches. Inset: Detail of the leaf attachment showing pink petioles on small ‘plinths’ on the squarish ribbed twigs.

A young Green-thorn torchwood that has not yet developed the fluted trunk that makes this species unique in the bushveld. Inset: The fluted trunk of an older specimen.

The leaves of the Angolan torchwood are greyish to yellowish-green. Note the paired leaflets and stout spines.

Bright leaves of the Simple-thorned torchwood.

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What’s that? – starter guidesreadership 12 and beyond; beginners and those with a budding interest in the particular subject Format 246 x 167 mm Pages 96–184 in a nutshell Introductory guides to identification of family or related groups; representative common species featured Which shelf? Nature shelf, or presented as a series

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WHat’S tHat tree?Accessible and straightforward, this book groups trees together into their broad families, based on the features that related species share.

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Club-tailed CharaxesWit-en-bruin-dubbelstertCharaxes zoolina 40–58 mm

HABITS Flight lower and slower than larger Charaxes. Attracted to sap and rotting fruit. HABITAT Forest, woodland and savanna.

EARLY STAGES Egg a flat-topped sphere. Pale yellow, darkening and developing purple-brown circlet. Laid singly on a leaf of a climbing Acacia like ataxacantha or A. schweinfurthi. Larva up to 45 mm. Bright green with yellow or deep green diagonal stripes. Head shield yellow with green stripes. Pupa up to 18 mm. Egg-shaped. Green with fine cloudy white streaks. Hangs head-down from a silk pad fixed to a leaf. VARIATION Sexually and seasonally dimorphic, as shown. SIMILAR SPECIES On the wing dry season form neanthes resembles Blotched Leopard (p. 46). All forms lack pale underside hind wing spots of Pearl-spotted Charaxes (p. 52). STATUS Locally common.

Blue-spotted CharaxesBosprins-dubbelstertCharaxes cithaeron cithaeron 70–95 mm

HABITS Fast, strong, high flight. Settles on tree tops. Attracted to tree sap and rotting fruit. HABITAT Coastal and lowland riverine

forest. EARLY STAGES Egg a flat-topped sphere. Pale yellow, turning white and developing a circlet of brownish streaks. Laid singly on a Scutia myrtina or Cryptocarya woodii leaf. Larva up to 58 mm. Deep green with fine yellow speckling and one or two circular brown dorsal spots. Green squared-off head shield. Short blue-tipped horns. Pupa 28 mm. Egg-shaped. Green with fine cloudy white streaks. Hangs head-down from a silk pad fixed to a leaf. VARIATION Sexually dimorphic, as shown. SIMILAR SPECIES ♀ told from ♀ Forest-king Charaxes (p. 50) ♀ by broad solid, not narrow broken, white band on upper side forewing. ♂ darker with less extensive pale blue than Blue-spotted. STATUS Locally common.

Forest-king CharaxesBoskoning-dubbelstertCharaxes xiphares 65–95 mm

HABITS Fast, strong, high flight. Settles in tree tops. Fond of sap and rotting fruit. HABITAT Afrotemperate forest. EARLY

STAGES Egg a flat-topped sphere. Pale yellow, darkening and developing two thin red-brown circlets. Laid singly on a leaf of Scutia myrtina

or Cryptocarya woodii. Larva up to 54 mm. Deep green with fine yellow marks and one or two elliptical brown dorsal spots. Green squared-off head shield and short horns. Pupa up to 30 mm. Egg-shaped. Green with fine white streaks. Hangs head-down from a silk pad fixed to a leaf. VARIATION Sexually

dimorphic, as shown. ♀ upper side hind wing patch is white, mauve or yellow. Nine subspecies in SA, including occidentalis and penningtoni shown here. SIMILAR SPECIES Blue-spotted Charaxes (p. 51) ♂ has white upper side hind wing patch. STATUS Locally common.

Silver-barred CharaxesSilwerstreep-dubbelstertCharaxes druceanus 55–85 mm

HABITS Fast powerful flight through forest canopy. Settles on tree tops. Attracted to dung and rotting fruit. HABITAT

Coastal and escarpment forest. EARLY STAGES Egg a flat-topped sphere. Pale cream, darkening and developing thin red-brown circlet. Laid singly on a leaf of Syzygium cordatum. Larva up to 45 mm. Bright green with fine yellow marks and one or two large, semicircular brown dorsal spots. Head shield green edged with yellow. Brown-tipped head horns. Pupa up to 30 mm. Egg-shaped. Pale green with red-brown spiracles. Hangs head-down from a silk pad fixed to a leaf. VARIATION Sexes similar. Four subspecies in SA, of which the northern ones (not shown) are darker. SIMILAR SPECIES Foxy Charaxes (p. 48) has orange bands and lacks silver bars on underside hind wing. STATUS Locally common.

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Pocket guidesreadership Popular interest Format 180 x 105 mm Pages 144–160 in a nutshell Compact, pocket-size travelling companions covering the most commonly encountered species Which shelf? Ideally presented as a series, or according to category

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Pocket Guide: butterFlieS oF SoutH aFricaThis handy pocket guide details more than 250 of the region’s 670 species, from the tiniest blues and coppers to impressive swallowtails and emperors.

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Margaret Roberts is a well-known proponent of the use of natural products to enhance health, beauty and wellbeing. Her enduringly popular books offer practical advice on how to cultivate and best derive benefit from herbs, flowers and earth salts.

The natural history of Africa’s wild places is explored in a variety of formats.

margaret roberts

Places

kirStenboScH: tHe MoSt beautiFul Garden in aFricaKirstenbosch is a name that resonates the world over as the home of a uniquely rich flora in a setting of unsurpassed beauty. This publication tells the story of its establishment, its setbacks and triumphs, its benefactors and heroes. It outlines the Garden’s scientific eminence – as the repository of our prized flora – and details the many attractions that make it a favourite destination for Capetonians and visitors alike.

The history of Africa’s most beautiful garden, lavishly portrayed in this classic edition

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kalaHari SuMMerAlthough for many visi-tors the Kalahari evokes images of winter game drives in a vast desert of thirsty red sands, it is the capricious summer land-scape that has been luring painter and photographer Robert Grogan back to this region for more than 30 years. Gathered together for the first time in a vibrant collection, his landscape paintings and magnificent wildlife photographs bring the Kalahari’s lush and beauti-ful summer season vividly to life.

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A range of interactive apps for iOS, Android and Blackberry, featuring birds, trees, wildlife, mammals and snakes.

mobile applications

SaSol ebirdS oF SoutHern aFricaBest-selling interactive app featuring images, distribu-tion maps, over 950 species descriptions and calls for over 630 species.

etreeS oF SoutHern aFricaMulti-feature app with more than 800 tree species, arranged in 43 logical groups based on easy-to-observe leaf and stem characteristics.

eGuide to MaMMalS oF SoutHern aFricaAccessible app with over 350 species accounts, distribution maps, spoor drawings, skull images and more.

eSnakeS oF SoutHern aFricaEssential tool for people interested in southern African snake species, covering all 151 species indigenous to the region.

WildliFe oF SoutHern aFricaAn interactive version of the popular Wildlife of Southern Africa field guide, featuring more than 2 500 species and images of 1 600 species.

eartH & nature library aPPA collection of popular and specialist natural history ebooks published by Struik Nature, housed in an application that’s easily accessible and user-friendly.

the app includes:• Detailed descriptions, distribution maps and species status

for all 975 species.• Over 1300 labelled illustrations.• More than 800 bird calls of different types (song, duet, alarm,

mating calls and group calls).• A dynamic search filter that helps the user identify birds

based on GPS location, size, colour and region. • Life List that securely stores information on date, location

and comments for each sighting.• Interactive cross-references to other species, allowing instant

comparison with similar birds.• Pop-up definitions of scientific and other terms.

neWMan’S birdS oF SoutHern aFrica aPP (iOS only)The Newman’s birds of southern Africa app is based on the popular birding guide of the same name, and features 975 bird species found from Zambia to the southern seas.

“Opening the new Newman's app was like meeting Ken again – elegant, simple and shining with his wonderful art. The groupings make perfect and immediate sense, the page layout is instantly assimilated in a glance – this app now sets the ornithological standard and deserves a full 5-star rating.” – dave Pepler, Presenter of Groen, dStV

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A wide range of bird books, other than field guides (see inside front cover), focuses on specific aspects of bird behaviour and birds in and of different places.

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“Wherever there are birds, there is hope.” – Mehmet Murat ildan

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reptiles and amphibiansThese books, of varying complexity, explore all manner of reptiles and amphibians, their behaviour and habits.

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FroGS & FroGGinG in SoutH aFricaFrogs & frogging in South Africa offers amateur froggers an accessible and practical introduction to frog identification. This second edition of the highly popular guide has been expertly revised and fully updated to reflect the latest advances in taxonomy and nomenclature.

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geology and popular scienceBooks about geology, evolution, ecology and related popular science themes make complex subjects accessible to the general reading public.

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GeoloGy oFF tHe beaten track – exPlorinG SoutH aFrica’S Hidden treaSureSGeology off the beaten track unpacks and interprets the geology along South Africa’s regional and other less-travelled roads. Thirteen chapters present routes across the country with maps, GPS readings for key geosites, and clear text illuminated by vivid images and illustrations. A popular blend of geoscience and recreation.

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general wildlifeThe diversity of our wildlife heritage is showcased in a range of general wildlife titles.

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SoundS oF tHe aFrican buSHAnimals are often heard before they are spotted, and this excellent CD and book helps identify 76 creatures (mammals, birds, amphibians and insects), based primarily on their calls. For each species there is a full-colour photograph, distribution map and brief text about its life history and behaviour. The CD features the calls of all these animals, and should enable easy identification.

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The diversity of our wildlife heritage is showcased in a range of general wildlife titles.

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SoutHern aFrican MaMMalS Made SiMPleSouthern African mammals made simple helps you rapidly distinguish between commonly confused mammals by applying a breakthrough methodology – a quick and easy three-step system. For each species there’s a range map, colour illustration and photos, key ID pointers and a concise description. Readers will quickly learn to distinguish even the more challenging species, including antelope, mongooses, genets, primates and many more.

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trees and plantsBroad coverage of trees, plant groups and wildflowers in a range of formats.

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coMMon Wild FloWerS oF table Mountain & SilVerMine Common wild flowers of Table Mountain & Silvermine has proved to be a valuable guide for flower-lovers, hikers and mountain climbers who wish to know more about the flowers they encounter on their outings. Now expanded to take in the expansive Silvermine reserve, and generally updated for the entire area, this new edition will appeal to an even wider market.

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astronomyStar identification as well as an understanding of our universe are presented for general readership.

Sky Guide aFrica SoutH 2014For novice, amateur and professional astronomers, Sky Guide africa South 2014 is a practical resource covering the upcoming year’s planetary movements, predicted eclipses, meteor showers – any events and facets of the night sky that change annually – as well as star charts for identifying stars and constellations. there’s a wealth of information about the Sun, Moon, planets, comets, meteors and bright stars, with photos, diagrams, charts and images. there’s also an excellent list of useful websites.

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An annual publication, this is an invaluable resource and ‘… an absolute must for first-time star-gazers and professional astronomers alike.’

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childrenIn addition to the series-style books (see pages 20–21), the children’s list is ever-growing, introducing African nature through a variety of lively, interesting and colourful titles.

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curly tHe cHaMeleonA delightful story about the adventures of a garden chameleon, told in rhyming verse. Comes with a full page of stickers to encourage further engage-ment with the story. The playful images by Claire Norden stimulate the imagination and draw readers in. The text offers insight into the real-life traits and habits of the common dwarf chameleon.

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MiSter SenGi’S Very biG FriendMister Sengi, the elephant shrew, is tiny, and he’d love to be huge – say, like a real elephant that can see forever. Some friends help him meet his hero … with unexpected results! Beautifully illustrated, this charming fairytale will become a bedtime favourite. The Mister Sengi Activity Book (with a full page of stickers) can be used as a companion to the story book, or as a stand-alone project for early learners.

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colouring booksreadership 3–9 years Format 280 x 215 mm Pages 48 in a nutshell 48 outlines to colour; brief text on each species; pull-out colour guide Which shelf? Children’s

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find 50readership 3–10 years Format 200 x 140 mm in a nutshell Fold-out fun for children as they look out for – and tick off – 50 well-known creatures/items of interest. Each bright image is cross-referenced to a short, easy-to-read snippet of information. Will provide hours of fun. Which shelf? Children’s

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Lilac-breasted RollerA colourful bushveld bird that shows off its feathers in its looping, rolling flight. Often seen perched on telephone wires.

Gewone troupant‘n Bosveldvoël wat sy kleurvolle vere vertoon tydens sy draaiende en rollende pronkvlug. Word baie op telefoondrade gesien.

IfefeInyoni emabalabala yasehlanzeni ibonakalisa imibala yayo ngokundiza iphenduphenduka. Ivamisile ukubonakala kolayini bezincingo.

I–Lilac-breasted RollerIntaka yamatyholo enemibala, ungayibona indanda ijikajika ukubonisa ngeempiko zayo. Ivamise ukuhlala kwiingcingo zefowuni.

White-fronted Bee-eaterA pretty bird that lives in wooded areas near water. It feeds on flying insects, particularly bees or wasps.

Rooikeelbyvreter‘n Pragtige voël wat in bebosde gebiede, gewoonlik naby water, voorkom. Hy eet vlieënde insekte, veral bye of perdebye.

Inyoni YezinyosiInyoni ehlala emahlanzeni ngasemanzini, idla izinambuzane izinyosi kanye neminyovu.

I–Bee-eater emhlope Intaka entle ehlala kwimithi ekufutshane namanzi. Itya izinambuzane ezibhabhayo, ingakumbi iinyosi nonomevayoni.

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BontrokkieHierdie middelgroot

skoenlapper kan ‛n draai in

jou tuin maak, maar sal nie

lank bly nie. Hy kan baie

vinnig vlieg en beweeg

gedurig van plek tot plek.

Uvemvane Olumhlophe NjengedleloLolu vemvane oluphakathi

nendawo nje ngobungako

bomzimba lungayivakashela

ingadi yakho, kodwa ngeke

luhlale isikhathi eside.

Lundiza ngokushesha futhi

luhlala lugcogcoma, lusuka

endaweni ethile luya kwenye.

Ibhabhathane eliMhlophe elikumhlaba oBhuqiswayoEli bhabhathane liphakathi

nje ngokomlinganiselo

lingayityelela igadi yakho,

kodwa alizukuhlala xesha lide.

Lingabhabha ngokukhawuleza

kwaye lihlala lihambahamba

ukusuka kwenye indawo

ukuya kwenye.

SpinnekopjagtersHierdie groot wesp het rooi

voelers, pote en vlerke. Hy

jag spinnekoppe en voer hulle

vir sy kleintjies. Jy sien hom

soms wanneer hy sy prooi na

sy nes toe sleep.

Umuvi Ozingela IzicabucabuLo muvi omkhulu unezimpondo

ezibomvu, imilenze kanye

nezimpiko. Uzingela

izicabucabu ukuze wondle

abantwana bawo futhi

kuvamisile kwesinye isikhathi

ukuthi ubonakale uhudula lokho

osuke ukubambile emhlabathini

ukuyisa esidlekeni sawo.

Unomeva ozingela iziGcawuLo nomeva mkhulu unempondo,

imilenze namaphiko abomvu.

Uzingela izigcawu ukuze utye

ezo zincinci kwaye ngamanye

amaxesha ungambona

elirhuqela kwindlu yakhe

ixhoba lakhe.

Bontrokkie Uvemvane Ibhabhathane Uvemvane Uvemvane Olumhlophe

Ibhabhathane eliMhlophe elikumhlaba

Uvemvane

oBhuqiswayo

Uvemvane Ibhabhathane

Spider-hunting Wasp This large wasp has red feelers,

legs and wings. It hunts spiders

to feed to its young and you

sometimes see it dragging its

prey along the ground to its nest.

Meadow White Butterfl yThis medium-sized butterfl y may

visit your garden, but it will not

stay for long. It can fl y very fast

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to another.

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my first book of …readership 3–10 years/starter readers Format 280 x 215 mm Pages 64 in a nutshell Introduction to common species, visual cues to diet, size and habits. Brief text in four languages: English; Afrikaans; Zulu; Xhosa Which shelf? Children’s

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available March 2014

is an imprint of Random House Struik (Pty) Ltd

BUMPER 3-in-1

edition

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