Books published by publisher Struik Publishers (Pty) Ltd

This guide is part of the "First Field Guide" series of natural history field guides, developed in the hope that young people increasingly will take up the challenge to learn the secrets of the fascinating wild creatures of Southern Africa. These little guides are an invaluable resource for the budding naturalist, providing information at a glance through superb photographs, maps and easy-to-read text.

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. These little guides are an invaluable resource for the beginner, providing information at a glance through superb photographs, maps, and easy-to-read text.

In this series, traditional African fables about elephants, hippos, lions and other animals of the African bush are combined with factual information about them and their conservation. Keenly aware of the needless destruction of wildlife and vegetation which occurs all over the continent as a result of ever expanding population growth and the greedy, land hungry actions of man, the author brings together a collection of fables told by different African tribes that mirror the richness and diversity of Africa's wildlife. The stories bring home the message that we are all part of the great diversity of life and that it is up to us and future generations to preserve our natural heritage.

Inspired by the magical transformation of Namaqualand each spring – from near desert to fairyland flower carpets, Mary Clanahan has created a tale of natural wonder for children. Chief Nama Kwa thinks that the Great Spirit must have been angry when he created the land, to leave it with such a dry ‘scar’, so Nama Kwa’s people want to surprise him with a wonderful gift on his birthday; they set about creating a garden for him…The characters are sourced from what is known about the Khoekhoen, herders who lived in the area 2000 years ago. It is thought that the Khoisan of southern Africa are descended from the Khiekhoen.

This guide is part of the First Field Guide series of natural history field guides, developed in the hope that young people will increasingly take up the challenge to learn the secrets of the fascinating wild creatures of Southern Africa. These little guides are an invaluable resource for the budding naturalist, providing information at a glance through superb photographs, maps and easy-to-read texts.

From back cover. The classic tales of animal adventures which have enthralled South Africans of all ages for so long, have now been combined in a collection of true adventure stories, re-told especially for children. All the tales in this book are true accounts of fascinating encounters between people and animals, but most importantly, they are about animals.

1998 Southern Book softcover(trade paperback), reprint, South Africa import. Nick Greaves (When Lion Could Fly: and Other Tales from Africa). This unusual book mixes fact and fiction to the delight and fascination of older children. In it, 36 stories have been collected from authentic African folklore and mythology--some rarely if ever heard before. - Amazon

Traditional magic and superstition have always formed an integral part of South Africa's indigenous folktales, in which the tokoloshe is a significant manifestation. Even today many rural and urban Nguni peoples, particularly the Zulu and Xhosa, still believe in the power of these mischievous and sometimes evil, hairy spirits. Interestingly though, the belief in these water sprites has spread to all cultures in South Africa. Usually invisible to adults, tokoloshes are believed to be fond of children and treat them as friends. Against this background, Professor Pieter Scholtz has set his collection of approximately 12 fantasy tales on the adventures of an engagingly naughty little sprite named Tokoloshe. These stories, bound to enthrall young readers in the nine to 14 age range, are followed by an 'activity' section and a glossary. The stories are charmingly and imaginatively illustrated by Cherie Treweek.

"Shaka - Warrior King of the Zulu is a thrilling, action-packed tale about the life of this brilliant military leader, and now Shaka's gripping story has been placed within the reach of the younger reader. René Herman's superb illustrations, together with Lynn Bedford Hall's masterful story-telling, will enthrall children as they learn of Shaka's unhappy childhood, his deep affection for his mother, the devoted loyalty of his friends and the terrible vengeance he wreaked among his enemies. Shaka's story is set in the heart of Zululand over a century and a half ago.