Bear Aware

Bear Aware
Author: Bill Schneider
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 105
Release: 2012-03-06
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0762784156

Updated and revised guide filled with helpful tips on traveling and camping in bear country.

A Year in the National Parks

A Year in the National Parks
Author: Stefanie Payne
Publisher:
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2018-05
Genre:
ISBN: 9780692926789

On January 1 of 2016, Stefanie Payne, a creative professional working at NASA Headquarters, and Jonathan Irish, a photographer with National Geographic, left their lives in Washington, D.C. and hit the open road on an expedition to explore and document all 59 of America's national parks during the centennial celebration of the U.S. National Park Service - 59 parks in 52 weeks - the Greatest American Road Trip. Captured in more than 300,000 digital photographs, written stories, and videos shared by the national and international media, their project resulted in an incredible view of America's National Park System seen in its 100th year. 'A Year in the National Parks, The Greatest American Road Trip' is a gorgeous visual journey through our cherished public lands, detailing a rich tapestry of what makes each park special, as seen along an epic journey to visit them all within one special celebratory year.

Bear Attacks

Bear Attacks
Author: Stephen Herrero
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2018-04-01
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 149303457X

What causes bear attacks? When should you play dead and when should you fight an attacking bear? What do we know about black and grizzly bears and how can this knowledge be used to avoid bear attacks? And, more generally, what is the bear’s future? Bear Attacks is a thorough and unflinching landmark study of the attacks made on men and women by the great grizzly and the occasionally deadly black bear. This is a book for everyone who hikes, camps, or visits bear country–and for anyone who wants to know more about these sometimes fearsome but always fascinating wild creatures.

Living with Bears Handbook

Living with Bears Handbook
Author: Linda Masterson
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2016-09-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9781936555628

"A practical resource for understanding bear biology and behavior, why human-bear conflicts are on the rise, and what we can do at home, at play, and in our communities to coexist with black bears and reduce problems that come from sharing space"--

NOLS Bear Essentials

NOLS Bear Essentials
Author: John Gookin
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2009-06-14
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0811741176

Seven common bear encounters and how to survive them. Best ways to identify grizzlies and black bears. Learn essential info on bear behavior at different times of year and in different habitats.

Night of the Grizzlies

Night of the Grizzlies
Author: Jack Olsen
Publisher: Crime Rant Books
Total Pages: 234
Release: 1969
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

For more than half a century, grizzly bears roamed free in the national parks without causing a human fatality. Then in 1967, on a single August night, two campers were fatally mauled by enraged bears -- thus signaling the beginning of the end for America's greatest remaining land carnivore. Night of the Grizzlies, Olsen's brilliant account of another sad chapter in America's vanishing frontier, traces the causes of that tragic night: the rangers' careless disregard of established safety precautions and persistent warnings by seasoned campers that some of the bears were acting "funny"; the comforting belief that the great bears were not really dangerous -- would attack only when provoked. The popular sport that summer was to lure the bears with spotlights and leftover scraps -- in hopes of providing the tourists with a show, a close look at the great "teddy bears." Everyone came, some of the younger campers even making bold enough to sleep right in the path of the grizzlies' known route of arrival. This modern "bearbaiting" could have but one tragic result…

The Backpacker's Field Manual

The Backpacker's Field Manual
Author: Rick Curtis
Publisher: Three Rivers Press (CA)
Total Pages: 388
Release: 1998
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780517887837

Designed to be taken on the trail, "The Backpacker's Field Manual" is an in-depth handbook that provides backpackers of all levels, from beginners to trip leaders, with all the essential information they'll need. 100 line drawings.

The Berenstain Bears Bear Country Blessings

The Berenstain Bears Bear Country Blessings
Author: Jan Berenstain
Publisher: Zonderkidz
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2016-06-21
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0310756030

Young readers will enjoy this three-book collection that is a part of the Living Lights™ series of Berenstain Bears books. Children will learn biblical values, morals, and invaluable life lessons. Included in the timeless collection you’ll find The Berenstain Bears God Bless Our Home, The Berenstain Bears All Things Bright and Beautiful, and The Berenstain Bears Gets Involved. The Berenstain Bears Bear Country Blessings—part of the popular Zonderkidz Living Lights series of books—is perfect for: Early readers ages 4-8 Reading out loud in classrooms, during story time, and at home or bedtime Birthday gifts, Easter, holiday gift giving, or as a new addition to your e-library Sparking authentic conversations about biblical values, the importance of morals and ethics, and how to create a loving home The Berenstain Bears Bear Country Blessings is an addition to the Living Lights™ series that: Features the hand-drawn artwork of the Berenstain family Continues in the much-loved footsteps of Stan and Jan Berenstain in this Berenstain Bears series of books Is part of one of the bestselling children’s book series ever created, with more than 250 books published and nearly 300 million copies sold to date

The Berenstain Bears: Safe and Sound!

The Berenstain Bears: Safe and Sound!
Author: Jan Berenstain
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 37
Release: 2009-05-26
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0060573910

Brother Bear and Sister Bear love to ride their skateboards. When their usual skating park closes, the only place left to ride is a neighborhood spot where helmets are not the fashion! Will Brother and Sister forget Mama's advice about putting safety first?