RESOURCES - Canadian Rockies: Including Banff and Jasper National Parks - page 570

Suggested Reading
NATURAL HISTORY
The Atlas of Breeding Birds of Alberta. Edmonton: Federation of Alberta Naturalists,
1992. Comprehensive study of all birds that breed in Alberta with easy-to-read distri-
bution maps, details on nesting and other behavioral patterns, and color plates.
Dettling, Peter. The Will of the Land. Victoria: Rocky Mountain Books, 2010. Filled with
stunning images, this topic includes thoughtful dialogue on the often-controversial re-
lationship between man and wolf.
Dolson, Sylvia. Bearology. Whistler: Get Bear Smart Society, 2009. An easy-to-read
book filled with bear facts and trivia.
Gadd, Ben. Canadian Rockies Geology Road Tours. Canmore: Corax Press, 2009. The
best reference for those interested in the geology of the Canadian Rockies. Includes in-
formation on almost 300 roadside stops.
Gadd, Ben. Handbook of the Canadian Rockies. Canmore: Corax Press, 2009. At over
800 pages and one kilogram (2.2 pounds), this is the classic field guide to the Canadian
Rockies. It is in full color, and although bulky for backpackers, it's a must-read for any-
one interested in the natural history of the region.
Gray, D. M., and D. H. Male. Handbook of Snow. Toronto: Pergamon Press, 1991. Com-
prehensive guide on everything you ever wanted to know about snow but didn't ask
because no one else would have known either.
Hallworth, Beryl, and C. C. Chinnappa. Plants of Kananaskis Country. Calgary:
University of Calgary Press, 1997. An incredibly detailed book, encompassing more
than 400 species of flora, complete with detailed black-and-white illustrations. It could
be used in the field anywhere in the Canadian Rockies.
Hare, F. K., and M. K. Thomas. Climate Canada. Toronto: John Wiley & Sons, 1974.
One of the most extensive works on Canada's climate ever written. Includes a chapter
on how the climate is changing.
Herrero, Stephen. Bear Attacks: Their Causes and Avoidances. New York: The Lyons
Press, 2003. Through a series of gruesome stories, this topic catalogs the stormy rela-
tionship between people and bruins, provides hints on avoiding attacks, and tells what
to do in case you're attacked.