Derocher, Andrew E. <br/><br/>
Polar bears :  a complete guide to their biology and behavior / 
text by Andrew E. Derocher ; photographs by Wayne Lynch. 
 - Baltimore :  [Bozeman, Mont.] :  Johns Hopkins University Press ;  Polar Bears International,  2012. 
 - ix, 249 p. :  col. ill., col. maps ;  29 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>A polar bear described -- Evolution -- Early polar bear-human interactions -- Arctic marine ecosystems -- Sea ice and habitat -- Prey -- Distribution and populations -- Hunting methods -- Polar bear behavior -- Den ecology -- From birth to death -- Threats -- Looking forward -- Appendix A. Scientific names of plants and animals -- Appendix B. Species of plants and animals eaten by polar bears. 
<br/><br/> Presents an introduction to the polar bear, discussing its evolution, physical characteristics, life cycle, predatory behavior, habitat, and the threats to its existence from global warming. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781421403052 (hardcover : alk. paper) 1421403056 (hardcover : alk. paper) 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2011021303 
<br/><br/><label>Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: </label>015986818  Uk 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Polar bear.<br/>Polar bear--Behavior.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>QL737.C27  / D47 2012 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>599.786