Bears of the World

By Lance Craighead

Book Overview

Bears have inspired humans for thousands of years. We have celebrated their power and wildness from early cave paintings to the naming of constellations. This vividly illustrated portrait of bears describes the history, behavior, and habitats of all the world species: the grizzly, polar, American black, Asiatic black, sloth, and sun and spectacled bears, as well as the giant panda. It also takes a practical look at the complex issues of bear conservation, and highlights what individuals and organizations can do to help preserve a healthy future for these majestic creatures.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0896580083
• ISBN13: 9780896580084
• Release Date: May 2003
• Publisher: Voyageur Press
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.3" x 0.8" x 9.8"

Customer Reviews

Doubles as a coffee table addition

Bears Of The World doubles as a coffee table addition and as a generalist's natural history of bears, describing the history, behavior, and habitats of all the world species of bear from the panda to the sloth. More than a eye-catching set of photo, Bear conservation and natural history are thoroughly covered in the process.