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Essential Books These 3 items are available for $63, including
U.S. shipping, a 15% discount (Item no. EXARC199)		  
A Naturalist's Guide to the Arctic  •  E.C. Pielou
NATURAL HISTORY •  1994 •  PAPER  • 327 PAGES
A well written primer on Arctic climate, geography, plants, birds, mammals and insects in a single nicely written book. It's a highly recommended, enthusiastic guide to natural history throughout the North -- a good first choice for even the keenest naturalist. With line drawings, charts, and maps. (ARC03, $22.00)		   A Naturalist's Guide to the Arctic
Arctic Dreams  •  Barry Lopez
NATURAL HISTORY •  2001 •  PAPER  • 417 PAGES • FAVORITE
One of the best books we've read on any destination, this celebrated meditation on the Arctic draws on Lopez's travels throughout the North, including Baffin Island, Siberia and Greenland. A dazzling writer and compassionate observer, Lopez weaves biology and history into his storytelling, including extended chapters on the polar bear and narwhal. (ARC11, $16.00)		   Arctic Dreams
The World of the Polar Bear  •  Norbert Rosing
NATURAL HISTORY •  2010 •  PAPER  • 204 PAGES
Norbert Rosing provides all new photography for this second edition of his sumptuous and informative volume showcasing not only the photogenic bears and their cubs but also the sly Arctic fox, sleek seals, ungainly walruses, myriad seabirds and glimmering aurora borealis. Accompanying essays describe life in Churchill and the author's own experiences traveling and working in the Hudson Bay. (ARC50, $29.95)		   The World of the Polar Bear



Also Recommended

Manitoba Map  •  ITMB    •  A map of the Canadian province at a scale of 1:900,000. (CND51, $7.95)
 		  
The Traveling Nature Photographer  •  Steven Morello   • GUIDEBOOK  •  Morello's handy guide to exploring the natural world through photography includes chapters on preparation, equipment (especially lenses), weather, exposure basics and composition. (PHT31, $29.99)
 		  
A Traveller's History of Canada  •  Robert Bothwell   • HISTORY  •  A readable and admirably concise march through Canadian history from prehistory to today, including a timeline. (CND82, $14.95)
 		  
How to Be a Canadian, Even If You Already Are One  •  Ian Ferguson  •  Will Ferguson   • CULTURAL PORTRAIT  •  A tongue-in-cheek portrait of Canadian people and society, written by two native sons. Not entirely (but mostly) in jest, the book is an insightful look at the Canadian national character. (CND208, $18.95)
 		  
Emperor of the North  •  James Raffan   • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR  •  This biography of Sir George Simpson -- 19th century adventurer, business tycoon and head of the Hudson's Bay Company -- follows the life of a contradictory man and examines his fur trading company's ties to the formation of the Canadian nation. (CND373, $18.99)
 		  
The Last Gentleman Adventurer  •  Edward Beauclerk Maurice  •  Lawrence Millman   • EXPLORATION  •  Maurice's poignant tale of coming-of-age with the Hudson Bay Company in the Canadian Arctic in the 1930s. Posted to Pangnirtung as a remarkably unlikely 17-year-old recruit, Maurice grew into a man with the fur traders and Inuit of Baffin Island, earning the name of Issumatak (One Who Thinks). (ARC173, $14.95)
 		  
Never Cry Wolf  •  Farley Mowat   • LITERATURE • FAVORITE  •  A laugh-out-loud account of wolf research and government folly set on the barren lands of northern Manitoba. Perfect for teens. (BST34, $12.99)
 		  
Northern Lights  •  Howard Norman   • LITERATURE  •  A coming of age tale set in the wilds of Northern Manitoba and a Toronto movie theater. With his sparse prose, Norman evokes the harshness of northern Canada. First published in 1987, it was a National Book Award nominee. (CND229, $16.00)
 		  
A Complete Guide to Arctic Wildlife  •  Richard Sale   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  This stunning primer features hundreds of spectacular color photographs, range maps and descriptions of 200 birds and 77 mammals. (ARC190, $49.95)
 		  
Bear Attacks, Their Causes and Avoidance  •  Stephen Herrero   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  Despite its frightening title, this book is a helpful introduction to the natural history and behavior of the bear by a long-term researcher in the field. With useful tips on "avoidance." (BST21, $16.95)
 		  
Ice Bear  •  Steven Kazlowski   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  Kazlowski (The Last Polar Bear) reveals the polar bear and its world in this collection of 100 color photographs, with an accompanying essay by polar bear expert Ian Sterling. (ARC280, $18.95)
 		  
Nature Polar Bears  •  Nature   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  This compelling episode of Nature narrated by F. Murray Abraham reveals how an environment in flux is impacting the fate of the magnificent polar bear. This disc includes the bonus episode, "Showdown at Grizzly River." (ARC214, $19.99)
 		  
Northern Lights  •  Calvin Hall  •  Daryl Pederson  •  George Bryson   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  These color photographs capture the dazzling majesty and mystery of the aurora borealis while journalist George Bryson provides a short essay on the history of the phenomenon. (ARC126, $19.99)
 		  
On Thin Ice, The Changing World of the Polar Bear  •  Richard Ellis   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  Ellis spins tales of natural history, conservation and lore in this beautifully illustrated ode to the polar bear and life in the circumpolar north. (ARC244, $18.95)
 		  
Polar Bears  •  Ian Stirling   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  A tribute to the polar bear by a preeminent researcher, this handsome natural history features outstanding color photographs and detailed chapters on biology, distribution, behavior, study, conservation and lore. (ARC58, $40.00)
 		  
Polar Obsession  •  Paul Nicklen   • NATURAL HISTORY • NEW  •  Born and raised on Baffin Island, Nicklen has ice in his blood. The National Geographic photographer, wildlife biologist and naturalist presents up-close portraits of the creatures of the high latitudes in 150 dazzling photographs of swimming bears, cavorting seals, penguins, dueling narwhals and all manner of polar life. (ANT305, $50.00)
 		  
The Arctic, The Complete Story  •  Richard Sale   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  Sales draws on decades of field work and travels in the Circumpolar North for this comprehensive, richly illustrated portrait of the Arctic, its people, history, wildlife and future. (ARC218, $60.00)
 		  
The Last Polar Bear, Facing the Truth of a Warming World  •  Steven Kazlowski   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  Kazlowski's exquisite photographs celebrate the nature and wildlife of the Arctic coastal plain, documenting not just the polar bear but also walrus, beluga, bearded and spotted seal and Arctic fox. With accompanying essays. (ARC204, $39.95)
 		  
Through the Eyes of the Vikings, An Aerial Vision of Arctic Lands  •  Robert B. Haas   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  In this captivating collection of oversized aerial photographs, Haas (Through the Eyes of the Gods) reveals the surprising diversity of color and life in the arctic landscape. (ARC270, $50.00)
 		  
What We Know About Climate Change  •  Kerry Emanuel   • SCIENCE  •  With the power of a polished lecturer, Emanuel outlines the issues, causes and concerns about the fate of our climate. (GEO46, $14.95)
 		  
National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America  •  Jon Dunn   • FIELD GUIDE  •  From Alaska to Baja California, Nova Scotia and Florida, this guide is the veteran's choice for birding anywhere in the United States. Tabbed for easy access, the color range maps in this sixth edition are outstanding. (FG09, $27.95)
 		  
 
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