Books with author Jim Brandenburg

Spectacular wolf pictures pair with National Geographic photographer Jim Brandenburg's "in-the-field" perspective in this fascinating portrait of wolves, now updated and in paperback.Brandenburg is no stranger to wolves. They surround his home in Minnesota, where he has observed, filmed, and photographed wolves for years. In this book, kids have the chance to get up close to these fascinating creatures to discover how they play, hunt, and live together as a family. Readers will also discover the challenges wolves face in the wild. This series offers insight into the field of animal study and observation, presents the latest science discoveries, and relates firsthand experiences in the field. It's a great way to bring kids face to face with wolves--out of the zoo, out of the library, and into the wild. These books are great for animal lovers and report writers alike.

The Arctic wolf inches towards you. Like you, he is torn between fear and curiosity. His instinct leads him towards the scent of your leather boots. Your instinct is to reach out to this curious white canine. Suddenly, he snarls, and you’re face to face with a wild animal. For years, photographer Jim Brandenburg has observed lone wolves by moonlight, Arctic wolves leaping onto ice floes, and wolves hunting and foraging for food. Packs of gray wolves surround his house in Minnesota. 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 and humans can live together.

The Arctic wolf inches towards you. Like you, he is torn between fear and curiosity. His instinct leads him towards the scent of your leather boots. Your instinct is to reach out to this curious white canine. Suddenly, he snarls, and you’re face to face with a wild animal. For years, photographer Jim Brandenburg has observed lone wolves by moonlight, Arctic wolves leaping onto ice floes, and wolves hunting and foraging for food. Packs of gray wolves surround his house in Minnesota. 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 and humans can live together.

The Arctic wolf inches towards you. Like you, he is torn between fear and curiosity. His instinct leads him towards the scent of your leather boots. Your instinct is to reach out to this curious white canine. Suddenly, he snarls, and you’re face to face with a wild animal. For years, photographer Jim Brandenburg has observed lone wolves by moonlight, Arctic wolves leaping onto ice floes, and wolves hunting and foraging for food. Packs of gray wolves surround his house in Minnesota. 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 and humans can live together.

During the several months he spent on Ellesmere Island near the Arctic Circle, Brandenburg observed Scruffy, a yearling Arctic wolf, and wondered if he would ever fit into the hierarchy of the pack. Yet once the pack's new litter emerged from the den, Scruffy's role became clear: when the pack left for a hunt, Scruffy was sole protector, teacher, and playmate to the pups, making sure thay survived the first year in their harsh Arctic home. Color photos.

Lani is not interested in dating; she’s focused on her career. But when her “married with child” sister reminds her that she isn’t getting any younger, she realizes that it’s not a job that’s standing in her way, it’s her skepticism and vulnerability. She takes the bait and what starts as just a voice on an answering machine becomes a budding relationship complete with all the bells and whistles that adorn most girls’ dreams. Slowly, Lani finds out that bells tarnish and whistles din. Lani begins questioning her budding romance yet ignores Richard’s selfish and sometimes gross behaviors because she isn’t getting any younger. Her life gets complicated when the hot mail room guy, Matt, shows her attention (for which she completely feels unworthy). Run is a coming of age story about a young woman who is strong yet longs to find someone to sweep her off her feet. Is she desperate enough to forego her own dreams to live out an expectation of her life, or will she have the courage to choose the path less taken?You’re invited to follow Lani’s roller coaster journey as you enjoy a front row view into Lani’s excitement for a long, overdue first date and all the anxiety that comes from prepping for the big night. Eventually, you’ll wish you could hold her hand as she questions everything she thought was right in the relationship, cheer her on as she asserts her independence and cringe when Richard shows up to her office unannounced. What will she decide? What would you?