Celebrated photographer Jim Brandenburg returns to his roots in offering the story of how the prairie has influenced his life. Included are several dramatic wildlife encounters, along with his rallying cry to save an endangered ecological treasure.
-- "The beautiful book melds human and natural history with a personal career story ... Exquisite photographs of the animals and the terrain, along with some astonishing figures, tell a dramatic story". -- The Horn Book Magazine (starred review)

"Excellent, full-color photographs appear on nearly every page, illustrating the text clearly and sometimes stealing the show". -- Booklist (boxed review)