wildlife photography

NBA star Boris Diaw of the San Antonio Spurs takes young readers on safari as he explores his off-court passion: wildlife photography. NBA star Boris Diaw of the San Antonio spurs takes young readers on safari as he explores his off-court passion: wildlife photography! Join Diaw as he escapes from stampeding wildebeests, comes face-to-face with lions, and discovers why you should never come between a hippo and its watery home. Through engaging stories and photos by Diaw, readers will discover a whole new side to this basketball champ. National Geographic Kids Chapter books pick up where the best-selling National Geographic Readers series leaves off, offering young animal lovers who are ready for short chapters lively, exciting, full-color true stories-just right to carry in backpacks, share with friends, and read under the covers at night.

"Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a wildlife photographer. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include ... trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included."--Provided by publisher.

Provides information on plankton-feeders including whale sharks, basking sharks, and manta rays, and shares a shark diver's experiences searching for and photographing them.

Contains information about marine animals and includes details about the author's experiences photographing them.

Discusses the job of wildlife photographer and what it takes to become one.

Animal behaviorists and wildlife filmmakers take us on a unique journey into the emotional world once thought exclusive to humans. Take a close look at the hearts and minds of animals.

Offers a brief overview of the responsibilities of a wildlife photographer, discussing the dangers of the job, the training of photographers, the tools of the trade, and different environments in which they work. Includes a glossary and a list of resources.

Explores the different areas wildlife photographers work in, the equipment they use and how they are trained.

A collection of full-color portraits of a variety of bears exhibiting a wide range of emotions.