The earth explodes in shoots of hot magma, glaciers crash into the ocean, grotesque creatures lurk in deep caves... follow noted National Geographic explorer and photographer Carsten Peters as he shows us that our precious planet Earth is one wild and extreme place! Tornadoes, ice caves, glaciers, lightening -- no territory or phenomenon is too scarey for daring explorer Carsten Peter, who is right at home exploring the most outrageous places and raucous natural occurrences around the globe. Kids can follow along as he heads into extreme places and reveals the science and background behind these seemingly unexplainable natural places and phenomenon. Underlying each of his adventures is a dose of hard science, intriguing history, provocative images, tips, gear & gadget advice, and more to help kids learn about the Earth how they can help preserve the planet.From the Trade Paperback edition.

Product Description: Tod Inlet has been a place of refuge for hundreds, if not thousands, of years, but few are aware of its history. This tiny fjord, less than a half hour from downtown Victoria, is part of Gowlland/Tod Provincial Park and is accessed by a forested path beside Tod Creek...read more

Product Description: This inspiring book of landscape photography from National Geographic captures the beauty of nature in all its breathtaking variations. Natural scenery--whether mountain peaks against a crystal blue sky, shimmering expanses of ocean or desert, or the perfection of a moss-laden path--affects us deeply, by turns eliciting joy, peace, awe, and a state of grace...read more

Product Description: This bestselling guide to one of the most popular subjects in photography is now better than ever, with thoroughly updated information and dozens of striking new images. Expert nature and landscape photographer Rob Sheppard provides invaluable results-oriented techniques and real-world insights on everything from how to find plants and animals to choosing lens filters, utilizing the beauty in existing light, and creating drama and tonal contrast in your pictures...read more

Product Description: New York/California-based artist Elyn Zimmerman (born 1945) is primarily known for her large-scale, site-specific sculptures. However, she has also been creating and exhibiting drawings and photographs for 30 years. Zimmerman's photography was black and white throughout the 70s and for much of the 80s, until, in 1987, looking for more tone and texture, she created a portfolio of images called Magna Graecia--sepia-colored Iris prints on rough watercolor paper...read more

Product Description: Behind National Geographic's worldwide reputation as a powerhouse of photography lies one of the most extensive, valuable, and unique graphic resources on Earth: the National Geographic Image Collection. The book by the same name, now in small format, lets readers plumb the fascinating depths of this immense archive from the earliest photographs collected in the late 19th century to the cutting-edge work of today...read more

Product Description: Award-winning wildlife photographer Heather Angel has created a comprehensive, must-have guide for anyone eager to create amazing nature, wildlife, landscape, and macro photos.  Through 101 of her best time-tested tips--each one beautifully illustrated--Heather covers everything from packing for a photographic field trip to practical shooting advice, technical tricks, and specific gear recommendations...read more

Product Description: Discover the keys to capturing vibrant, compelling nature photographs with insights, tips and examples from a professional photographer and outdoorsman in FEARLESS PHOTOGRAPHER: NATURE. This unique, captivating book is the ideal reference tool for motivating aspiring, novice or more experienced amateur nature photographers alike...read more