eBooks

 

Bears of Brooks River:

Every bear has a story. Since the late 1980s, biologists have closely monitored the habits and behaviors of bears that frequent Brooks River. This information provides a unique opportunity to gain insight into their dynamics lives. Download the newest edition of the Bears of Brooks River ebook to help you identify the bears and read about their stories. This book is the perfect supplement to your Bear Cam experience. Please note, these are large files.

• Bears of Brooks River 2019 (PDF, 19.7 MB, downloadable from irma.nps.gov)

You can also download previous versions of this book:

• Bears of Brooks River 2018 (PDF, 18.2 MB)
• Bears of Brooks River 2017 (PDF)
• Bears of Brooks River 2016 (PDF)
• Bears of Brooks River 2015 (PDF)

Cultural History:
What was it like to experience the the largest volcanic eruption of the 20th century? Read about the fear and awe local residents felt as the skies darkened and ash rained from the sky in Witness: First Hand Accounts of the Largest Volcanic Eruption of the 20th Century.

People have used the rich resources available in the Brooks River area for nearly 5,000 years. In Story of a House, archaeologist Don Dumond illustrates this rich history by recounting the discovery, excavation, and reconstruction of a prehistoric home site along Brooks River.