Living with Bears: A Practical Guide to Bear Country
by Linda Masterson
Softcover, 256 pages, published by Pixyjack Press, 2006

Insightfull, well-researched and witty. This practical guide dispels myths, replaces fear with respect, and lays the foundation for improving human-black bear relations with an inside look at the fascinating world of these highly intelligent, adaptable and resourceful animals. A must-read if you want to co-exist with bears.

Bear Viewing in Alaska
by Stephen F. Stringham, Ph.D., Photography by Kent Fredrikkson
Paperback, 128 pages, published in 2007 by Falcon Press

With almost 50,000 visitors traveling north every year to photograph and study bruins, bear viewing is perhaps Alaska''s fastest growing tourist industry. Bear Viewing in Alaska is the only title specifically tailored to the unique needs of this demographic. With chapters devoted to the best places to view bears, what to expect once you get there, how to choose a viewing guide, and how to behave safely in bear country, this is an absolute must-have for any potential bear viewer. A selection of personal bear-encounter anecdotes enliven each chapter, entertaining even as they educate.

For a preview of all Stringham's books and for supplementary information, you can visit the Bear Viewing Association.

Grizzly Heart: Living Without Fear Among the Brown Bears of Kamchatka
by Charlie Russell and Maureen Enns
Hardcover, 357 pages, published in October 2002 by Random House of Canada

Grizzly Heart tells the remarkable story of how Russell and Enns have defied the preconceptions of wildlife officials and the general public by living unthreatened -- and respected -- among the grizzlies of Kamchatka. In an honest and immediate style, Russell tells of the trials and successes of their years in the field, from convincing Russian officials to allow them to study, to adopting three bear cubs left orphaned when their mother was killed by a hunter (and teaching these cubs how to survive in the wild), to raising environmental awareness through art.

Bear Attacks: Their Causes and Avoidance (Revised Edition)
by Author Stephen Herrero
Paperback, 304 pages, published in 2002 by The Lyons Press

This cut-to-the-chase, informative book written by a leading scientific authority is definitely food for thought. Bear Attacks is for anyone who camps, hikes or is interested in bear behaviour. The book delves into the bear's psychology to determine exactly what causes attacks. Stephen Herrero also tells you how best to avoid them, how to deal with encounters and what to do in the unlikley event of an attack. It also takes a look at the uncertain futures of the grizzly and black bears.

Bears: Monarchs of the Northern Wilderness
by Author Wayne Lynch
Hardcover, 242 pages, published in January 1993 by Graystone Books

An abundantly illustrated compendium of colour photos and informative text distilled from his nine years of bear-obsessive research and legwork by science writer/photographer Lynch, a man with a passion. The scope is broad: bears of the northern hemisphere. Organization is by months of the year, which juxtaposes various kinds of bears in various habitats. A book for those who enjoy detail and science.

Grizzly Seasons: Life With the Brown Bears of Kamchatka
by Charlie Russell, Maureen Enns
Hardcover, 160 pages, published by Firefly Books, 2003

A photographic journey that redefines perceptions of bears. Charlie Russell and Maureen Enns spent six summers in the remote wilderness of Kamchatka, Russia: home to the world's densest population of brown bears. Grizzly Seasons tells the story of three bears - Chico, Biscuit and Rosie - rescued from a zoo and reintroduced to the wild by Russell and Enns. Graced with more than 150 beautiful colour photographs, including majestic aerial views, Grizzly Seasons closely follows the bears - and the authors - through six years of developing a self-sustaining, mutually respectful relationship of trust.

Backcountry Basics: A Definitive Guide to Avoiding Unpleasant Encounters
by Author Dave Smith
Paperback, 112 Pages, Published in January 1997 by Mountaineers Books

Backcountry Bear Basics offers detailed, comprehensive, practical information on how to travel and camp safely in bear country. Smith separates bear facts from anecdotal fallacies, giving readers the true story of how bears behave. Highly recommended for anyone going into the backcountry.

Walking with Bears: One Man's Relationship with Three Generations of Wild Bears
by Author Terry D. DeBruyn, Ph.D.
Hardcover, 248 pages, Published in October 1999 by The Lyons Press

Like Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and others who have shared the awesome experience of witnessing the lives of wild animals from within the fold, DeBruyn, with enormous patience and respect, succeeds in acclimating a N.A. black bear with cubs to his presence. Carmen, her daughter Netti, and later Nettie's daughter June are the ambassadors who grant us a glimpse into bear life. DeBruyn is their interpreter. He is a privileged guest, watching intimate family scenes: nursing, grooming and wrestling among den mates. Walking with Bears is an endearing tale of interspecies friendship. It will forever change the way we view one of the most fascinating and feared of all wild animals.

Discovering Black Bears
by Margaret Anderson, Nancy Field, Karen Stephenson
Illustrated by Michael Maydak, published by Dog-Eared Publications
Soft cover, 40 pages, 8.5 x 11", many colour pages, ISBN: 978-0-941042-37-6

Discovering Black Bears is a nature activity book that explores the natural history of the black bear, its behavior and habitat. It also covers bear-human conflicts and how problems can be resolved. This engaging book, aimed at children of all ages, introduces the reader to real-life bear biologists, who have new insights into bear behavior. Discovering Black Bears has full color illustrations, a sheet of black bear stickers, and contains 20 activities designed to challenge children’s minds.

Growing Up Grizzly: The True Story of Baylee and Her Cubs
by Amy Shapira (Concept and Photos), Douglas H. Chadwick (Text)
Hardcover, 48 pages, Reading Level: Ages 4-8, Published by Falcon Guide 2007

Follow the true story of a young bear all alone in the Alaskan wilderness and the big-hearted grizzly family that embraced him as their own. Award-winning photographer Amy Shapira returned to the same remote cove in southeastern Alaska for six consecutive summers, capturing this incredible story as it unfolded. Through her breathtaking photographs and text from noted biologist and author Douglas H. Chadwick, the heartwarming tale of Baylee, her cubs, and the “adopted” bear Emmett comes alive for readers young and old.

Bears for Kids
by author Jeff Fair
Paperback, 48 Pages, Published in 1991 by Cowles Creative Publishing

Age Range: 7 and up. Grade Range: from 2 and up
Describes the habitat, physical characteristics, and behavior of North American black bears.

Born to be Wild
by Karen and Kennan Ward
24 pages Available online.

The best of Karen & Kennan's field experiences in the wild with bears - grizzly, polar and blacks. Meet "GRAND-PAW", "THUNDER-PAW" and "FEROSHA" to name a few bears that have their own story to tell! Full of Natural History and much more.

Adventures of Baby Bear
Text by Aubrey Lang, Photography by Wayne Lynch
Hard or softcover - 32 pages published in July 2001 by Fitzhenry & Whiteside

Simple, informative story about bears in their first year of life. Follow a black bear cub as she and her brothers venture out of the winter den to explore the exciting and sometimes scary world of the forest. Stunning photographs.