Face to Face With Caterpillars  •  Darlyne A. Murawski NATURAL HISTORY •  2007 •  HARD COVER  • 32 PAGES • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) Author and photographer Darlyne A. Murawski has researched and documented caterpillars from India to Papua New Guinea. The subjects of her seven articles in National Geographic magazine include butterflies, moths, and caterpillars. (BST121, $16.95)
Face to Face With Cheetahs  •  Chris Johns NATURAL HISTORY •  2008 •  HARD COVER  • 32 PAGES • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) Chris Johns, Editor-in-Chief of National Geographic magazine, brings you face to face with a family of cheetahs. The story begins in Okavango Delta in Botswana -- as the cheetah mother hunts her prey and the photographer tracks the elusive cat. After watching the family for four months, he is rewarded when a cheetah cub comes up and actually licks his hand -- one of the most profound moments of his life. But the encounter brings a responsibility: to help save these endangered creatures and protect their habitat from one of their biggest threats, man. As Africa's most endangered cat, the cheetah is in a race for survival. But the book gives us hope, too, detailing practical ways we can all help to protect them and ensure they have a future in the wild. Stunning photographs, action-packed stories, and thorough research complete the picture of these cagey cats. (AFR222, $16.95)
Face to Face With Dolphins  •  Flip Nicklin NATURAL HISTORY •  2007 •  HARD COVER  • 32 PAGES You're 70 feet underwater -- face to face with one of the sea's friendliest creatures. National Geographic photographer Flip Nicklin and his wife Linda, a naturalist and educator, invite you to study the amazing behavior of the beloved dolphin. Learn the difference between an orca and a bottlenose. Witness a dophin baby nursed with mother's milk. Discover how these social mammals echolocate and communicate. Flip is a veteran of 5,500 dives worldwide, and this compelling book aims to encourage active concern and support for these smiling sea creatures whose intelligence demands our kinship. (BST119, $16.95)
Face to Face With Elephants  •  Dereck Joubert NATURAL HISTORY •  2008 •  HARD COVER  • 32 PAGES • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) You're in the Land Rover, observing elephants from a safe, respectful distance. It's a hot, hot day in the African bush, and the windows are down. But what's this? Suddenly, you've got company! An elephant trunk is nosing around in your luggage for some water. Nothing new to Beverly and Dereck Joubert, the wildlife writers and filmmakers who get up close and personal with elephants of all sizes, experience their complex social structure, and witness first-hand their deepest emotions. Through Beverly's stunning photographs and Dereck's engaging narration, readers can follow the plight of a trapped baby elephant, discover the compassion of these gentle giants, and learn of the threats they face. The Jouberts take readers face to face with the elephants as they come under attack from lions...and from mankind. Learn how to help protect these animals and prevent shrinking herds being driven into ever smaller parcels of land. (AFR221, $16.95)
Face to Face With Frogs  •  Mark Moffett LITERATURE •  2008 •  HARD COVER  • 32 PAGES • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) You're two inches away from a poison dart frog. You're lying on the rainforest floor as she hops toward you, utterly fearless. This deadly terribilis frog has nothing to fear; your fear is that any accidental contact with your skin could mean death! Let Mark W. Moffett, winner of the 2006 Lowell Thomas Medal for Exploration, show you around the diverse world of frogs. Get the expert view on our amphibian friends, from metamorphosis to diet, from habitat to distinctive features; and learn why we urgently need to foster a healthier planet for these sensitive creatures. (NAT140, $16.95)
Face to Face With Gorillas  •  Michael Nichols NATURAL HISTORY •  2009 •  HARD COVER  • 32 PAGES • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) • COMING IN FEBRUARY Deep in the jungle -- you're suddenly face to face with the great gorilla. It's clear that even here, you are sharing a moment with one of man's closest relatives. He's staring at you with those eyes that look so...human. Experiences like this have made National Geographic photographer Nick Nichols a fierce advocate for conservation of shrinking wildlife habitats. (BST125, $16.95)
Face to Face With Grizzlies  •  Joel Sartore NATURAL HISTORY •  2007 •  HARD COVER  • 32 PAGES • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) Ever been face-to-face with a grizzly bear? Joel Sartore has -- and he lived to tell this and other great tales in Face to Face with Grizzlies. Through stunning photography and engaging storytelling, this National Geographic expert takes you into the bears' world. Witness a mother bear charge a human intruder. Watch male bears battle. Find out the grizzly's idea of a fast-food take-out. (BST120, $16.95)
Face to Face With Lions  •  Dereck Joubert LITERATURE •  2008 •  HARD COVER  • 32 PAGES • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) You look straight ahead. You try to breathe normally. You can smell the scent of the huge cat that is staring back. You are a cameraman. He is the King of Beasts. Your only thought is "I hope he has already eaten today." Let National Geographic Explorers-in-Residence Dereck and Beverly Joubert bring you closer to the power and majesty of the regal African lion. With fewer than 25,000 wild lions now left on Earth, the award-winning filmmakers and naturalists make a passionate plea to readers to take an active role in securing a future for these magnificent creatures. (BST115, $16.95)
Face to Face With Polar Bears  •  Norbert Rosing NATURAL HISTORY •  2007 •  HARD COVER  • 32 PAGES • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) This account of adventures with the polar bears of Churchill for youngsters features photography by Norbert Rosing (World of the Polar Bear). (ARC198, $16.95)
Face to Face With Sharks  •  David Doubilet NATURAL HISTORY •  2009 •  HARD COVER  • 32 PAGES • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) • COMING IN FEBRUARY Doubilet introduces the shark, and reminds young readers that while our chances of being eaten alive by one are slim, their species is truly endangered. (BST124, $16.95)
Face to Face With Whales  •  Flip Nicklin NATURAL HISTORY •  2008 •  HARD COVER  • 32 PAGES • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) You slip over the side of your boat, descending deep into the dark realm of the Earth's largest creature. Then the whale starts to sing, just feet away from you. You record the sounds, hoping one day to understand their language. Their music is a rare glimpse of this majestic mammal's unknown world. Photographer Flip Nicklin brings you face to face with whales as they communicate, nurse their young, and surface dramatically for air. Meet these intelligent, social creatures in their natural habitat; learn of the different kinds of whales, from humpbacks to belugas; discover how we can aid their recovery from years of overhunting; and how we can protect their environment. (BST117, $16.95)
Face to Face With Wolves  •  Jim Brandenburg NATURAL HISTORY •  2008 •  HARD COVER  • 32 PAGES • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) 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. (BST118, $16.95)