About This Book
This acclaimed chapter book by Mitsuaki Iwago offers an immersive photographic journey into the Serengeti Plain of eastern Africa. Through nearly 300 vibrant, full-color images, it showcases the intricate balance of nature, from moments of serene beauty to the intense drama of predator and prey. Ideal for children aged 4-11, it provides a unique window into the lives of diverse animals, fostering curiosity about wildlife and ecosystems. Parents should be aware that the book honestly portrays the natural order, including scenes of hunting and the cycle of life and death, which can be a valuable starting point for discussions about nature's realities.
Spending 18 months on the Serengeti Plain of eastern Africa, Iwago captures in nearly 300 extraordinary full-color images a world of calm beauty and quick violence, where the daily drama of life and death for over two million animals is played against a spectacular landscape. Sure to win a new round of fans, this classic, best-selling (over 90,000 copies sold ) volume of wildlife photography is now available in a handsomely jacketed new hardcover edition.
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Discussion Prompts
1
What is the 'natural order' that the title talks about? How do the animals in the book show this?
2
Which animal did you find the most interesting and why?
3
How do the photographs make you feel when you see animals hunting or being hunted?
4
What are some ways animals in the Serengeti protect themselves or find food?
5
If you could visit the Serengeti, what would you want to see first?
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