Face to Face With Wolves (Face to Face with Animals)
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| Rating | : | 4.58 (900 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1426302428 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-27 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"This is a fascinating book about wolves and has some very stunning photography! Does anyone want to learn to "speak wolf?"" according to Deb. Jim Brandenburg says that "if you want to follow wolves in the wild, you have to think like a wolf." He wanted to see them when he was young, but they are an elusive animal and don't often let themselves be seen. Years later, he finally was able to see and photograph them in the Canadian Arctic, where they aren't quite as shy. After three summers he left to return home to northern Minnesota, anxious to use the skills he had learned this time perhaps he would be able to find and photograph them!Judy, his wife, who also holds a fascination with wo. Great Book I really enjoyed reading this short book. I would recommend this to anyone interested in learning more about wildlife. Believe it would be good for children that have shown interest in animals in the wild.. A lovely book, especially for children. Not much narrative that I didn't already know but the pictures alone were worth the money. The photography is outstanding in this book. Too bad there weren't more of them, though!!!!!
Jim Brandenburg's photographs have won many national and international awards, and his work was included in "Life Magazine Collector's edition: The World's Best Photographs 1980-1990." Brandenburg was twice named "Magazine Photographer of the Year" by the National Press Photographer's Association (NPPA). In 1991, he was the recipient of the World Achievement Award from the United Nations Environmental Programme in Stockholm, Sweden.
Your instinct is to reach out to this curious white canine. His instinct leads him towards the scent of your leather boots. Suddenly, he snarls, and you’re face to face with a wild animal. The Arctic wolf inches towards you. For years, photographer Jim Brandenburg has observed lone wolves by moonlight, Arctic wolves leaping onto ice floes, and wolves hunting and foraging for food. Like you, he is torn between fear and curiosity. Let him lead you on an intimate journey through their mysterious world, making a persuasive case for the protection of this threatened species, and showing how wolves a
. About the Author Jim Brandenburg's photographs have won many national and international awards, and his work was included in "Life Magazine Collector's edition: The World's Best Photographs 1980-1990." Brandenburg was twice named "Magazine Photographer of the Year" by the National Press Photographer's Association (NPPA). In 1991, he was the recipient of the World Achievement Award from the United Nations Environmental Programme in Stockholm, Sweden