The Polar Bear Scientists (Scientists in the Field Series)
By Peter Lourie Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, 2012
ISBN: 0547283059 Ages: 10 and up
Full of photographs, maps and lots of details of the study of polar bears in the wild. This is a fabulous account of researchers and what they do as they study the life of the polar bear. This book also includes additional web sites and resources for the budding scientist.
Bears: Polar Bears, Black Bears and Grizzly Bears (Kids Can Press Wildlife Series)
By Deborah Hodge Kids Can Press, 1996
ISBN: 1550743554 Ages: 5 and up
A marvelous overview of bears in North America and lovely watercolor illustrations make this book a must-have. Filled with fascinating facts telling how and what bears eat, where they live, how they hibernate — even what color their eyes are when they are born.
Black Bear: North America's Bear
By Stephen R. Swinburne Boyds Mills Press, 2009
ISBN: 1590787986 Ages: 8 and up
A first-hand account of the author watching working scientists as they study the black bear. Super color photographs and detailed descriptions highlight this account of the scientists in action. Learn all about the lives of black bears.
Face to Face with Grizzlies
By Joel Sartore National Geographic Children's Books, 2009
ISBN: 1426304749 Ages: 10 and up
Come face to face with the grizzly bear just as the author did. He did it in person and lived to tell about it. You can do it through this wonderful full-color book in the safety of your favorite reading corner.
Wild Bears - Level 1 (See More Readers)
By Seymour Simon Chronicle Books, 2009
ISBN: 1587171449 Ages: 5 and up
A book about bears for the early reader. Leveled for the beginning bear researcher and animal lover. A look at the bears with simple easy-to-read text and glossy full-color photographs.
Our Three Bears
By Ron Hirschi Boyds Mills Press, 2008
ISBN: 1590780159 Ages: 7 and up
Get to know the three bears of North America with the help of this author. Each bear — the black, grizzly, and polar — is covered separately in its own chapter with beautiful photographs to complement each section. Learn all about these animals and how they live.