Memorial Hall Library has a variety of resources to help you locate interesting information about polar bears. Whether you are looking for polar bear stories or facts, we have materials to assist you. We have a number of books for all ages and recommended web sites to help you. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, ask a Reference Librarian.
Books about Polar Bears
- Steven Kazlowski. The Last Polar Bear : Facing the Truth of a Warming World (599.786 Kaz)
- Rosing, Norbert. The World of the Polar Bear (599.786 Ros)
Children’s Books about Polar Bears
Children’s Fiction
- Bloom, Suzanne. A Splendid Friend Indeed (JE)
- Brett, Jan. The Three Snow Bears (JE)
- Cabrera, Jane. The Lonesome Polar Bear (JE)
- Floyd, Madeline. Cold Paws, Warm Heart (JE)
- Osborne, Mary Pope. Polar Bears Past Bedtime (PB/J)
- Pinkwater, Daniel Manus.
- Bad Bears in the Big City (JE)
- Ice Cream Larry (JE)
- Stamper, Judith Bauer. Polar Bear Patrol (PB/J/Younger Fiction)
Children’s Non-Fiction
- Crow, Sandra Lee. Penguins and Polar Bears: Animals of the Ice and Snow (J 591.98 Cro)
- Knut: How One Little Polar Bear Captivated the World (J 599.74446 Knu)
- Rosing, Norbert. Face to Face with Polar Bears (J 599.74446 Ros)
- Squire, Ann. Polar Bears (J 599.74446 Squ)
Movies about Polar Bears
- Arctic Tale (J/DVD A)
- The Little Polar Bear (J/DVD L)
Web Sites about Polar Bears and the Arctic
- Arctic Studies Center – Learn about the people, culture, animals, and environment of the Arctic from the Smithsonian.
- Arctic Theme Page – This site, which focuses on the Arctic, includes photographs, maps, and information on climate and arctic animals including polar bears from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
- Natural History of Polar Bears – Facts about polar bears, including population history, maps, and conservation information from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service of Alaska.
- North American Bear Center – Information about a variety of bears including fact sheets and recommended reading on polar bears.
- Polar Bears – Facts about the eating habits, behavior, and habitat, of polar bears from the Sea World Education Department.
- Polar Bears and Global Warming – Articles and information from the National Wildlife Federation with tips on how you can help the polar bears.
- Polar Bears International – Features include interesting facts, polar bears in the news, polar bear cams, a photo and video gallery, and suggestions for helping the polar bears.