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The World of the Polar Bear | 
| Creator: Norbert Rosing
Publisher: Firefly Books
Category: Book
List Price: $45.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 33834
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 204
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.9
Dimensions (in): 11.7 x 11.6 x 1.2
ISBN: 1554071550
Dewey Decimal Number: 599.786
EAN: 9781554071555
ASIN: 1554071550
Publication Date: September 12, 2006
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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 attention. (20061015)
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One of the greatest Polar Bear Book September 26, 2008
Since others have issued several reviews, I will just skip the same point with them.
I really love this book, along with Thorsten Milese's "Little Polar Bears", they are two my most-love polar bear books.
What are the in common with two? They are both "large" books, compared with other books. While we spend a little bit more, we get lots back. They are hardcover books, with ~200 pages inside, much more beautiful pictures and words description aside. They seem to be living in arctic area for long time, maybe one whole year, to capture precious photos like mother and cubbies in the den, hunting seals ... etc.
In this book ( Norbert Rosing ) you can find several famous pictures from National Geographic. I've found 1 for mouse pad, 3 for Desktop pictures.
If 30 dollars is not a heavy burden for you, I will strongly recommend to get this book rather than smaller and cheaper book.
A Coffee Table Book That Matters August 18, 2008
Do not pass this one by. THe World of the Polar Bear is a visual delight. To me it is the epitome of a book for a prominent spot in your home or library. 'Wonderful gift for anyone and especially one who loves wildlife.
The book is stellar because it is not only full of superior photography, but because the photography captures this beauty of nature in poses and landscapes that one could only experience up close in the wild. The work is beautiful.
The book is appropriate now because the bears face possible extinction and having such a timely book will only raise awareness of this issue and hopefully provide motivation for people to support solutions.
I find it hard to be any more specific about this book as how can one put beauty into specific words. It is what it is and I remain awed.
Amazing, beautiful photgraphic journal! November 14, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is amazing in several aspects! The photography itself is breathtaking and not only includes the polar bear as subject - but also it's habitat,(and the other species that share it)with it's seasonal changes. The photography itself increases in incredibility when you stop to think of the ardous task of photographing this beautiful animal without disrupting it's daily life; it's almost as if the polar bears are performing and posing on cue! The photographer brings this process to life in the journal-like entries. This book is appropriate for all ages as it does not exhibit any frightening scenes and only sparse vague descriptive dialog of feedings. Several of the photos are alternately touching and amusing. I hope this book can serve as a wakeup call in preserving this vanishing amazing animal!
Wonderful pictorial March 9, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
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. February 8, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
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
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