On thin ice the changing world of the polar bear

A profile of the habitat and life cycle of the polar bear covers he species' venerated position in Inuit culture, its reproductive habits, and the environmental factors that are compromising its ability to survive.

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Main Author: Ellis, Richard, 1938-
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2009.
Edition:1st ed.
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Summary:A profile of the habitat and life cycle of the polar bear covers he species' venerated position in Inuit culture, its reproductive habits, and the environmental factors that are compromising its ability to survive.
Item Description:"Borzoi book."
Physical Description:400 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. [355]-381) and index.
ISBN:9780307270597
0307270599
Author Notes:Richard Ellis is one of America's most celebrated marine artists & writers. The author of ten books, including "The Search for the Giant Squid" & "Men & Whales". Ellis makes his home in New York City.

(Bowker Author Biography)