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"Joel Sartore, on a mission to photograph all the animal species in human care, now features photographs selected to represent the amazing diversity of the world's animals, highlighting the fascinating shapes, patterns, and expressions of animals both familiar and little known"--

"Follows Maddie's [a coonhound's] adventures at play and at rest as she accompanies her owner, Theron, from Utah to Illinois to Mexico and everywhere in between. Whether riding in a car cross-country, staying in a cheap motel, or visiting family a little closer to home, Maddie finds a way to settle in for a nap in any set of circumstances. This collection of more than 150 photographs highlights Maddie's snuggly, cuddly side, as she curls up in unexpected...

Legend of the Ruby Silver: A mother and son are hired to lend a hand at a mining site. When the mine doesn't produce as expected, dangers become more and more real. Walking thunder: The coming-of-age saga of young Jacob McKay, who becomes stranded with his family in the Rocky Mountains, where they are befriended by human and animal inhabitants. Long road home: Being left with nowhere else to go Seth moves to his grandparents farm in Utah. Seth grows...

This lush book of photography represents National Geographic's Photo Ark, a major cross-platform initiative and lifelong project by photographer Joel Sartore to make portraits of the world's animals-especially those that are endangered. His powerful message, conveyed with humor, compassion, and art: to know these animals is to save them. Sartore intends to photograph every animal in captivity in the world. He is circling the globe, visiting zoos...

A wildlife photographer describes his gear and equipment, participating in wildlife expeditions, and how the job fulfills his interest in nature.

Takes the reader behind the scenes to show how professional wildlife photographers plan and prepare for the spectacular shots they make.