
Welcome to the Ultimate Book of African Animals Blog Tour!
Looking to get away? Spend the week on a virtual safari with Emmy Award-Winning Filmmakers Beverly and Dereck Joubert as your guides! Featuring exclusive excerpts from their latest title, Ultimate Book of African Animals (National Geographic Kids Books, ages 8-12), Beverly and Dereck share their intimate stories of life on safari and provide a unique, behind-the-lens perspective on their passion and mission — to save the wild places of Africa and protect the creatures that depend on them.
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And now, for your moment of “AHHH!?!!”…..

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Ready for an adventure of a lifetime? With National Geographic photographer-filmmaker duo Beverly and Dereck Joubert as their guides, readers are transported to the plains of the Serengeti, the sands of the Sahara and the shaded nooks of the rainforest. Dereck and Beverly are eight-time Emmy award-winning filmmakers, National Geographic Explorers-in-Residence and wildlife conservationists who have been filming, researching and exploring Africa for over 35 years. By sharing their stories of life on safari and Beverly’s jaw-dropping photography, this dynamic duo gives the reader unique, behind-the-lens access to Africa’s wildlife, how they live, play and hunt and how they have adapted to their wild, one-of-a-kind environments. A big, beautiful guide to animals that roar, race and “totally rule,” this gift-worthy book is overflowing with facts, stats and photos of animals of all behaviors, shapes and sizes — including the tiny bombardier beetle, the sneaky desert viper, mischievous monkeys, elusive Ethiopian wolves, as well as fan favorites like lions, elephants, cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, hippos, gorillas, rhinos, and so many more.

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About the Authors: Dereck and Beverly Joubert are globally recognized, award-winning filmmakers, conservationists, and National Geographic explorers-in-residence based in Botswana. Their mission for more than 35 years has been the conservation of key wildlife species, with a focus on large predators. The Jouberts have published 12 books, produced 36 films for National Geographic, and written half a dozen scientific papers as well as many articles for National Geographic magazine. Beverly is also an acclaimed photographer for National Geographic. Their efforts have one aim: to save the wild places of Africa and to protect the creatures that depend on them.
GIVEAWAY
- One winner will receive a hardcover of The Ultimate Book of African Animals
- US/Canada Only
- Follow the rest of the tour for more chances to win
- Ends 9/26 at 11:59pm ET
Blog Tour Schedule:
September 13th – Mom Read It
September 14th – YA Books Central
September 15th – Always in the Middle
September 16th – Christy’s Cozy Corners
September 17th – Imagination Soup
My favorite African animal is a giraffe. These photographers are exceptional! I enjoy wildlife photography and these talented artists will be fun to follow.
What a remarkable book for middle grade students. The photography is spectacular! I love elephants and cheetahs. Enjoyed watching the YouTube video of the photographers in action – inspiring! The couple is so passionate and committed to helping the planet through their work! What a great share. Would love to win this book!
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