Product Description

A powerful predator, revealed here by an acclaimed nature photographer.

The polar bear is the largest terrestrial carnivore, 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.

With its thorough and engaging text and spectacular photography, the book provides:
- A season-by-season account of the life of the polar bear, including feeding, mating, rearing of cubs and journeying from the ice
- 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 the northern lights
- Many anecdotes and insights about the polar bear -- at once a loving parent, a fierce predator and a natural jester.

In addition to the 175 truly remarkable color photographs, there are four spectacular gatefolds. The World of the Polar Bear will appeal to any reader interested in natural history, animals, and the Arctic.

Polar bears are seriously threatened by global warming, and this book will attract considerable press Krulak, they were well trained in guerilla warfare and night fighting. This is the story of the paratroopers attention.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #240192 in Books
• Published on: 2006-09-12
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 204 pages

From Booklist
Ask people to choose an animal iconic to the Arctic, and most will pick the polar bear. The largest of the land-based carnivores, polar bears roam the sea ice around the North Pole and retreat to the land in spring and summer when the ice melts. German photographer Rosing has produced probably the best collection of images of polar bears and their arctic habitat ever assembled in one place in this stunning new book. Following the bears through the four seasons, the author shows a cub's first tentative steps outside the snow cave in which he was born. Summer finds the bears stranded on shore as Hudson Bay melts, and they turn to whatever food they can find. In autumn, the bears gather around Churchill, waiting for the freeze and providing great opportunities for capturing play behavior on film. When winter finally freezes the bay, the bears reenter their true element, crisscrossing the sea ice with their attendant arctic foxes. Nancy Bent
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Review
Awesome! This incredible photographic journey through the seasons in the world of the polar bear is an absolutely delightful experience. (Marilyn Brien VOYA 200706)

Polar bears are the star performers here ... Exceptional reading for all ages. (Lorraine Lauzon Catholic Observer 20070330)

A glimpse into the life of one of the world's most charismatic species.... beautiful and well presented. (Andrew E. Derocher, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Alberta Arctic 2006)

[Starred review] Spectacular color photos and informative text... will delight anyone with an interest in the Arctic... Highly recommended. (Deborah Emerson Library Journal 20061015)

Follows polar bears as they mate, hunt, rear their cubs and journey across the ice. (Kim Castleberry Outdoor Photographer 200612)

Breathtaking images. (Shutterbug 20061220)

[The World of the Polar Bear] is, by turns, visually provocative, sumptuously beautiful and emotionally suffering. (Mark Cocker The Guardian 20060805)

Hauntingly beautiful images of the Arctic. (Halifax Daily News 200608)

Captions... are straightforward and succinct, leaving Rosing's striking images to evoke the cold, unrelenting beauty of Canada's North. (Cassandra Drudi Quill and Quire 20061001)

Overflowing with stunning photographs... many touching moments captured. (Huixia Sun Embassy (Canada's Foreign Policy Newsweekly) 200612)

Rosing's photos are beautifully stark, often moving... Text is lively, anecdotal and informative... A book to cherish. (Martin Levin Globe and Mail 20061202)

Probably the best collection of images of polar bears and their Arctic habitat ever assembled in one place... stunning. (Nancy Bent Booklist 200611)

[One of 'Style at Home''s Top Ten Coffee Table Books] An intimate portrayal of their existence through the seasons. (Kat Tancock Style at Home 20061209)

If you get it as a gift for someone you may not be able to part with it. (Randy Midzain Winnipeg Free Press 20061209)

Crammed full of outstanding images... Norbert Rosing's work is nothing short of spectacular. (North American Bear Foundation 20061201)

Magnificent... will delight young readers as well as adults. (Liz Pogue Victoria Times-Colonist 200612)

Breathtaking... a keeper for budding environmentalists and ardent animal lovers. (Canadian Living 20070201)

If you buy just one polar bear book this year, make it this one. (National Post 200703)

Some great shots in this book... [Rosing] shares many tricks and techniques for shooting in this harsh environment. (Elizabeth Logue Canadian Camera )

Polar bears and their Arctic neighbours. (Ron Berthel Peterborough Examiner )

Polar bears have been one of [Norbert Rosing's] primary fascinations and this book follows them through the seasons. (Kitchener-Waterloo Record )

Words cannot adequately describe the beauty of the photographs in this book... truly a remarkable presentation. (Wildlife Activist )

Covers not only the bears enjoying the snow, but also the walruses and arctic foxes around them. (Derwent May The Times, London )

Rosing's gorgeous full-page polar bear photos capture the world of the Far North like no other... Highly recommended. (The Midwest Book Review: Bookwatch )

[An] amazing book. (Laila Maalouf Destinations )

Review
Norbert's... magic is displayed in photographs that weave light, color and action into a tapestry that tells volumes about life. (John A. Echave Senior Editor, National Geographic Magazine 200612)

Customer Reviews

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.

Great book, amazing price
This is is a beautiful coffee tableThis is a beautiful coffee table book that is under-serviced by its photos online. The quality of the pictures, text and even the manufacturing are excellent. It makes for an amazing gift for anyone who appreciates Polar Bears, Nature or even art books in general.

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