Books with author STEVE BLOOM

"Steve Bloom's breathtaking photos carry this book and will keep it being reread. Familiar animals, appearing newly grand." ―Chicago Tribune From Babar to Dumbo, the elephant has long fascinated children and their parents in equal measure. Here, eighty stunning photographs encompass every aspect of the elephant’s life and world: elephants big and small, African and Asian, in the wild and domesticated, at play and at rest. Whether taken from the air, from underwater, or from the side of a jeep, these images will capture the imagination of any child. Steve Bloom’s extraordinary photographs depict the elephants in their natural environment as well as their unique relationships with people. Here are elephant babies playing in the dust, families rolling in the mud, polo-playing elephants, elephants at bath time, impressive herds roaming the plains, and much more. The entertaining text by David Henry Wilson provides an almost encyclopedic range of facts about elephants, from why they flap their ears to how much they weigh and how much they eat. 80 color photographs

An ideal book for children fascinated by wild animals and eager to find out more about the daily lives of big cats.In his latest wildlife book for children, Steve Bloom takes us on an expedition to photograph awe-inspiring big-cat predators―lions, leopards, cheetahs, and tigers―in their natural environments. We follow Bloom as he travels across continents observing the lives of big cats: their family structures, hunting techniques, and how they survive in tough conditions.Presented as a visual journal with a clear and engaging day-by-day format, the book features firsthand commentary on life in the wild along with detailed photographs. It concludes with a section on how Bloom photographs wild animals, accompanied by helpful tips so that children can photograph their own pets at home. 90 illustrations, 70 in color

The inspiration for the Netflix original film, The Perfect Date!When Brooks volunteered to be a stand-in for Burdette's cousin who got stood up for Homecoming, it was with the noblest of intentions—helping a fellow human being, free of charge. But when he gets a tip of more than three hundred bucks, word spreads quickly and Brooks seizes the opportunity to offer his impeccable escort services to super-wealthy parents who want their daughters to experience those big social events of senior year. Besides, Brooks could use the cash to hire a tutor to get admitted to Columbia University. So what if along the way he goes along with a few minor deceptions and cuts a few moral corners? What could be the harm?

The inspiration for the Netflix original film, The Perfect Date! When Brooks volunteered to be a stand-in for Burdette's cousin who got stood up for Homecoming, it was with the noblest of intentions―helping a fellow human being, free of charge. But when he gets a tip of more than three hundred bucks, word spreads quickly and Brooks seizes the opportunity to offer his impeccable escort services to super-wealthy parents who want their daughters to experience those big social events of senior year. Besides, Brooks could use the cash to hire a tutor to get admitted to Columbia University. So what if along the way he goes along with a few minor deceptions and cuts a few moral corners? What could be the harm?

A collection of two hundred natural-world photographs includes some of the best pieces taken by the photographer in his travels throughout the world, in a volume that includes such examples as a gorilla relaxing in the trees, a shark jumping in midair to catch its prey, and a Siberian tiger traipsing through the snow in search of food. 15,000 first printing.

The inspiration for the Netflix original film, The Perfect Date! When Brooks volunteered to be a stand-in for Burdette's cousin who got stood up for Homecoming, it was with the noblest of intentions―helping a fellow human being, free of charge. But when he gets a tip of more than three hundred bucks, word spreads quickly and Brooks seizes the opportunity to offer his impeccable escort services to super-wealthy parents who want their daughters to experience those big social events of senior year. Besides, Brooks could use the cash to hire a tutor to get admitted to Columbia University. So what if along the way he goes along with a few minor deceptions and cuts a few moral corners? What could be the harm?

A fascinating photo journal for children interested in wild animals and eager to learn more about the day-today life of polar creatures In his latest wildlife book for children, Steve Bloom travels from the North to the South Poles, taking photographs and finding out how polar animals― polar bears, whales, penguins, seals, and other creatures―survive in the harsh climate. He photographs their daily lives and habits: how they grow up, hunt, find shelter, and raise their families. His dramatic and engaging photographs, presented as a visual journal, bring the subject to life for children. At the front of the book is a map of polar-animal locations, while at the back there is a brief section explaining how Bloom takes photographs of animals in the wild. Children will also find helpful tips on taking their own photographs of animals at home. 60 color photographs

For more than ten years, wildlife photographer Steve Bloom traveled all over the world, roaming through the jungles of Borneo, the African savannahs, and the frozen banks of Antarctica to assemble this dazzling collection of photographs of animals in their natural environments. With an international range that is rare in books of animal photography, the 200 photographs in Untamed (2004) bring to life a vast panorama of animal diversity and the landscapes, climates, and habitats in which these creatures live.Now this terrific survey of Bloom's animal photography is available in a smaller, giftable format. Once again, the reader is treated to the serene gaze of a gorilla relaxing in the trees, a shark jumping in midair to catch its prey, a Siberian tiger traipsing through the snow in search of food, and penguins congregating on an ice floe. Bloom's anthropomorphic approach reveals rage, tenderness, and even humor in his subjects, capturing those fleeting moments when the gap between animal and human seems to disappear altogether. These amazing images, augmented by a personal account of Bloom's unforgettable career as a wildlife photographer, make this reissue of Untamed an excellent gift for all animal and photography.

A glorious visual safari for children by best-selling photographer Steve Bloom. From Babar to Dumbo, the elephant has long fascinated children as well as their parents. Here, eighty stunning photographs encompass every aspect of the elephant's life and world: elephants big and small, African and Asian, in the wild and domesticated, at play and at rest. Whether taken from the air, from underwater, or from the side of a jeep, these images will capture the imagination of any child. Steve Bloom's extraordinary photographs depict the elephants in their natural environment as well as in their unique relationships with people. Here are elephant babies playing in the dust, families rolling in the mud, polo-playing elephants, elephants at bath time, impressive herds roaming the plains, and much more. The entertaining texts by David Henry Wilson explain anything and everything of interest about elephants, from why they flap their ears to how much they weigh and how much they eat. 80 full-color photographs.