Little Naturalists Ansel Adams And His Camera

Introduce your brilliant baby to famous naturalist and photographer Ansel Adams. Ansel Adams was twelve years old when he received his first camera on a trip to Yosemite National Park. He spent the rest of his life taking photographs and advocating for conservation. Kate Coombs’ engaging story and Carme Lemniscates’ beautiful art bring Adams to life for young readers, encouraging little naturalists to Be Adventurous and Be Creative.

Introduces readers to John Muir, a Scottish-born American naturalist who became known as "Father of the National Parks."

In one handy volume this handbook summarizes the most common synthetic methods for the separation of racemic mixtures, allowing an easy comparison of the different strategies described in the literature.Alongside classical methods, the authors also consider kinetic resolutions, dynamic kinetic resolutions, divergent reactions of a racemic mixture, and a number of "neglected" cases not covered elsewhere, such as the use of circularly polarized light, polymerizations, "ripening" processes, dynamic combinatorial chemistry, and several thermodynamic processes. The result is a thorough introduction to the field plus a long-needed, up-to-date overview of the chemical, biological, and physical methods and their applications. Newcomers to the field, students as well as experienced synthetic chemists will benefit from the highly didactic presentation: Every method is presented in detail, from relatively simple separation problems to advanced complex resolution methods.

Future Ansel Adams or Annie Leibovitz? Rejoice! This book is for you! Shaped like a fun and colorful camera, this interactive board book is perfect for pretend play and screen-free fun. Place the open book in front of your eyes, pull out the tabs with a flash and a viewfinder, and take an imaginary photograph. Using simple text, Click! My First Camera Book introduces photography terms and subjects like still life, action shot, nature, portrait, and fashion photography to artists in training and prompts them to explore their world. On the Wildlife Photo pages, the book tasks readers with “snapping” a picture of their pet, and in the Food Photography section, readers are asked to “take” a picture of their favorite lunch. Featuring: Pull-out tabs, with pretend flash and viewfinder, that promote imaginary play Round corners for extra safety Illustrated by the fantastically whimsical artist Tim Palin (Superhero Playbook), Click! My First Camera Book is a great statement on the power of imagination.

Introduce your brilliant baby to the inspiring primatologist and anthropologist Jane Goodall. Jane Goodall loved animals from the time she was a child. She studied in Africa, and then traveled to Tanzania to learn all about chimpanzees. She befriended the chimpanzees, learning important things we didn’t know about how they make and use tools—and that they aren’t vegetarians! After decades of study, Jane works today to inspire people to conserve the environment and protect animals. Kate Coombs’ engaging narrative and Seth Lucas’ captivating art teach young readers about this award-winning primatologist, encouraging little naturalists to Be Kind and Be Adventurous.

Recounts the life and career of nature photographer Ansel Adams, whose work for the Sierra Club helped to increase public interest in wilderness preservation

Introduces readers to naturalist, philosopher, and writer, Henry David Thoreau and the time he spent on Walden Pond.

Photography is a complex craft. Some excel at the technical side of image-making, focusing perfectly on the subject, releasing the shutter at just the right moment and making exposures with the precise amount of light. Others are artists and storytellers, capturing a fleeting moment in time which inspires a viewer to gaze upon an image and ponder its meaning. The best photographers are masters of both. In this highly visual, informative new book, Angela Faris Belt discusses the four crucial elements of photography that are essential for successful technical and conceptual image-making: .the photographic frame and its borders .quality of focus as determined by the aperture or lens .shutter speeds and their effects in relation to time and motion .the physical media used to create the aggregate image Step-by-step guidance including informative screen shots, traditional darkroom and Photoshop techniques, suggested exercises, and before and after images help both film and digital photographers improve their skills, learn new techniques, and better understand their craft. More than 300 stunning, full color images and portfolios featuring the work of over 40 prestigious artists provide visual inspiration as well as a gorgeous collection of artwork for photography enthusiasts.