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Jim Brandenburg

JIM BRANDENBURG is widely recognized as one of the world's premier wildlife photographers. His work with National Geographic has produced 19 magazine stories, several television features, and nearly 20 books, including four for children. His photographs have won numerous awards, including Magazine Photographer of the Year by the National Press Photographer's Association (twice) and Kodak Wildlife Photographer of the Year by the Natural History Museum-London and the BBC's Wildlife magazine. He was a Hasselblad Master, a Nikon Legend Behind the Lens, and one of Canon's Explorer of Light photographers. Brandenburg received the World Achievement Award from the United Nations Environmental Programme in Stockholm, Sweden, in recognition of his use of nature photography in raising public awareness for the environment. JUDY BRANDENBURG works closely with her husband as his photographic assistant and in the editing of his books, television documentaries, presentations, and photographic exhibits.
Jim and Judy Brandenburg established the Brandenburg Prairie Foundation in 1999 to educate, promote, preserve, and expand native prairie in southwestern Minnesota.
Face to Face with Wolves

Books

Face to Face with Wolves

Books for LGBTQIA+ History Month

For LGBTQIA+ History Month in October, we’re celebrating the shared history of individuals within the community and the importance of the activists who have fought for their rights and the rights of others. We acknowledge the varying and diverse experiences within the LGBTQIA+ community that have shaped history and have led the way for those

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Books for National Depression Education and Awareness Month

For National Depression Education and Awareness Month in October, we are sharing a collection of titles that educates and informs on depression, including personal stories from those who have experienced depression and topics that range from causes and symptoms of depression to how to develop coping mechanisms to battle depression.

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Horror Titles for the Halloween Season

In celebration of the Halloween season, we are sharing horror books that are aligned with the themes of the holiday: the sometimes unknown and scary creatures and witches. From classic ghost stories and popular novels that are celebrated today, in literature courses and beyond, to contemporary stories about the monsters that hide in the dark, our list

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