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I Dreamed of Flying Like a Bird: My Adventures Photographing Wild Animals from a Helicopter
by
Robert Haas
Climb aboard a helicopter with National Geographic photographer Robert Haas and journey all over the world in search of wild animals and exotic places. Cruise over the savanna grasslands of Africa and watch from above as lions hunt buffalos, one of the few "fair fights" in the African wilderness. Enjoy the spectacle as brilliant pink flamingos run faster and faster along t...more
Hardcover, 64 pages
Published
September 14th 2010
by National Geographic Children's Books
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Amazing photographs and a very accessible narrative by wildlife photographer Robert Haas. Though at first it seems glamorous, all of the gear, safety precautions and cold made me appreciate the task more. Now I might like to accompany him on a trip, but don't have a desire to be an aerial photographer, hanging out of a plane, wearing two safety harnesses and multiple layers of closes, even a ski mask, to stay warm. I'm glad someone had this dream, because the pictures are amazing. Interesting ho...more
Super cool photos ... he takes them from an airplane or helicopter.
Possible tie-ins to lessons on predators and prey. Not a huge research help but still ... get this one for the photos!
Possible tie-ins to lessons on predators and prey. Not a huge research help but still ... get this one for the photos!
Astonishing wildlife photographs from a National Geographic photographer, all taken from the air. Animals include lions, flamingos, crocodiles, whales, and hungry bears catching salmon.
Robert B. Haas describes his adventures photographing animals from low-flying planes and helicopters, accompanying the text with some of his stunning photos. While I wish more info had been included on the day-to-day parts of his job, the pictures alone will draw kids in. While the text would probably be for kids in grades 3 and up, younger kids will enjoy looking at the cool photos and this book will appeal to a wide range of ages. Recommended for animal lovers young and old.
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Feb 02, 2012
Heather
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Amazing photography. Beautiful to look at but also very interesting for kids to read.
Astonishing and unique wildlife photos define this juvenile nonfiction book. (Wait until you see the flamingo flock that has landed in the shape of a giant flamingo!) This book also models the possibility of a career in wildlife photography for adventure-minded youngsters. The introduction describes the photographer’s ethical code never to harm the animals he “captures” on film.
Dec 17, 2012
Elyshia Schafer
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