The World of the Polar Bear

By Norbert Rosing

Book Overview

Praise for the second edition:

"Norbert's gift as a photographer is his great curiosity about the natural world. His magic is displayed in photographs that weave light, color and action into a tapestry that tells volumes about life in the Far North."-- National Geographic Magazine

"Highly recommended."-- Library Journal (starred review)

The polar bear is the largest terrestrial carnivore in the world, uniquely adapted to thrive in the harsh environment of the Far North. In The World of the Polar Bear, renowned nature photographer Norbert Rosing follows the polar bear through each season of the year.

This timely third edition has been fully updated and features more than 20 terrific new photographs. With its thorough and engaging text and spectacular photography, The World of the Polar Bear includes:

A season-by-season account of the life of the polar bear, including feeding, mating and rearing of cubs
A new chapter featuring the polar bears of Svalbard, Norway
An intimate look at the animals that share the polar bear's environment, including seals, arctic foxes, walruses and muskoxen
A section on such northern sky phenomena as sun dogs and northern lights
Many anecdotes and insights about the polar bear -- at once a loving parent, a fierce predator and a natural jester

Polar bears are seriously threatened by global warming, and this book continues to explore this critical issue.

The World of the Polar Bear is quite simply the best book ever published on the polar bear.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1554076315
• ISBN13: 9781554076314
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Firefly Books
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 2.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 10.0" x 9.9"

Customer Reviews

Cold Subject; Hot Book

Rosing's book is a coffee-table masterpiece. It offers magnificent photographs of the Arctic and its denizens as well as succinct but highly informative text. A super buy and excellent addition to any collection.

Wonderful pictorial

This book is beautiful. It is all about Polar Bears up-close and personal. It's a keeper for sure.

"The World of the Polar Bear" is a highly recommended acquisition.

Norbert Rosing's gorgeous full-page polar bear photos capture the world of the Far North like no other, appearing in an oversized presentation to properly display the full-page color photos and polar bear information. Here are seasonal shots accompanied by a lively text melding personal observation and experience with natural history fact. Sure to be a popular browsing choice for any public lending library with patrons interested in bears or wildlife, "The World of the Polar Bear" is a highly recommended acquisition. Diane C. Donovan California Bookwatch

Beautiful Photos

I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys wildlife or nature. The photos are amazing and there is just enough information about each picture. I've never seen more breathe taking pictures of polar bears and their habitat.

More than just polar bears....

This is a great book not only for photographs and information about polar bears but about the entire area in and around Churchill, Manitoba. While the initial focus is on the bears there are also sections on the other animial life on the arctic tundra, the variety of birdlife, and some amazing photos of the northern lights. There are also maps and charts explaining why the area is such a magnet for polar bears and other things. I recently returned from a visit to Churchill and this book is a wonderful keepsake of my trip.