Awareness Publishing imprint: 12 books

***The story of shweshwe***is about a type of cotton cloth featuring coloured dyes and printed patterns. The book provides a simple introduction to the product, including what it is, some details of its history in South Africa, and how it is made. Short, simple chapters take the reader through the...

The story of paper is a simple introduction to paper, explaining where it comes from and how it is made. Short, simple chapters describe trees and different types of wood and take the reader through the process of making paper, from planting trees to the finished product. The book includes sections...

***The story of rooibos tea***is about a special kind of tea produced in South Africa. The book provides a simple introduction to the product, including details of its history, how it grows and how it is made. Short, simple chapters take the reader through the process, from the bushes growing in the...

The story of potjiekos is about a popular South African speciality food usually cooked in a cast iron pot over an open fire. The book provides a simple introduction to potjiekos, including what it is, a little about its history and how to make it. It also provides a recipe and step-by step instructions...

The story of biltong is about a type of spiced, dried meat produced in South Africa. The book provides a simple introduction to the product, including what it is, some details of its history in South Africa, and how it is made. It also describes why people made biltong in the past and how they did...

The story of feather dusters is a simple introduction to feather dusters and how they are made using ostrich feathers. South Africa is one of the only places in the world where there are ostrich farms that produce feathers specially for making feather dusters. The book’s short, simple chapters give...

The story of wine provides an introduction to wine in South Africa, including what wine is, a little about its history, different types of wine and how they are made. Short, simple chapters take readers through the process of wine making, from growing the grapes to bottling and labelling the final...

An introduction to the buffalo, one of the Big Five wild animals. This book looks at the buffalo’s family life and daily activities, its physical characteristics, buffalo babies and more. The book was written by a qualified South African Nature Conservationist and gives details on the following:...

An introduction to the hippo, a wild animal. This book looks at the hippo’s physical characteristics, its daily activities, and its family life. The book also talks about the conservation of hippos. The book was written by a qualified South African Nature Conservationist and gives details...

An introduction to the elephant, one of the Big Five wild animals. This book looks at the elephant’s physical characteristics, its daily activities, and its family life and home ranges. The book also talks about the conservation of elephants. This book contains a Glossary and an Index.  The...

An introduction to the leopard, one of the Big Five wild animals. This book looks at the leopard’s physical characteristics, its territory, and its hunting and eating habits. The book also talks about the conservation of leopards. The book was written by a qualified South African Nature Conservationist...

An introduction to the lion, one of the Big Five wild animals. This book looks at the lion’s family life and territory, its daily activities and its physical characteristics. The book also talks about the conservation of lions. The book was written by a qualified South African Nature Conservationist...