Listed below you will find links to maps and books and web sites that sell other items relating to Isle Royale National Park. Under the title of a book I listed its corresponding author and ISBN number. If you want to buy the book from your local bookstore you'll have all the information necessary in case they need to order it. If you plan to order the book on-line simply click on the link to go directly to the site or you can search for the cheapest price. To search for the best price, copy the ISBN number to the clipboard (highlight the text and then press CTRL + V), click here to Find the Best Price, and paste the ISBN number into the field on that web site.

The Greenstone Newspaper

'Your Best Single Source of Current Information on Isle Royale'. Read the lastest issue of the Greenstone Newspaper in your web browser or download the PDF version.

Trails Illustrated

Trails Illustrated provides maps for many hiking trails and National Parks throughout the country. The maps are the topographic style map and show trails, elevation contours, landmarks and other essential information. The Isle Royal Map is number 240. This site allows you to order maps over the internet; I found my map at a local hiking/backpacking store.

Diaries Of An Isle Royale Fisherman

Elling Seglem fished the waters of Isle Royale from 1920 until 1932 and kept a detailed diary of his experiences while living there. The book reproduces his journal entries and is an insightful and sometimes funny glimpse into what it was like to live and work on Isle Royale.
Authors: R. Burkland and Elling Seglem          ISBN: 0935289135

Above And Below: Lighthouses And Shipwrecks Of Isle Royale

Author: Thom Holden          ISBN: 0935289003

Isle Royale: A Photographic History

This book chronicles the history of Isle Royale from its initial exploration to its mining days and up through its designation as a National Park. It is filled with historical photographs and maps.
Authors: Thomas Gale and Kendra Gale          ISBN: 0935289070

The Diary Of An Isle Royale Schoolteacher

The personal diaries and thoughts of Dorothy Simonson. Dorothy worked as a school teacher on Isle Royale from 1932-1933.
Author: Dorothy Peterman Simonson          ISBN: 093528902X

Borealis: An Isle Royale Potpourri

The book lists many stories about the people, history and legends of Isle Royale.
Authors: David Harmon and Timothy Cochrane          ISBN: 0935289038

The Island Within Us: Isle Royale Artists In Residence 1991-1998

Drawings, paintings, photos and poems about Isle Royale were collected from various artists and compiled into a single book. The artists created these works to describe and document their experiences with Isle Royale.
Authors: Jill Burkland and Robert Root          ISBN: 0935289119

Isle Royale National Park - Foot Trails And Water Routes

An excellent book which details all the major trails, lakes and portages. The books also provides information on the island's plants, animals and history. A chapter devoted to fishing lists the best lakes to fish and the types of fish that live in them. A must-have book for anyone planning a trip to the island.
Author: Jim DuFresne          ISBN: 0898867924

The Geologic Story of Isle Royale National Park

A book devoted to the study of Isle Royale's geological history such as its formation by glaciers and the minerals found on the island. Included are maps, photos and illustrations.
Author: N. King Huber          ISBN: 0932212891

Superior Wilderness: Isle Royale National Park

Superior Wilderness is a good introductory book for learning about the flora, fauna, moose wolves, loons and beavers of Isle Royale. Readers will also learn the impact humans have had on the island and about how the island has been used over time, from mining and fishing, to a resort and finally a NAtional Park.
Author: Napier Shelton          ISBN: 0935289097

Charlotte Avery on Isle Royale

This fictional book is written at a grade 4-6 reading level and describes a year in the life of a girl named Charlotte Avery. Charlotte's family moved from Chicago to Isle Royale so her father could work in the copper mines. While on the island she learns about the island's history from several unique characters.
Authors: Rebecca S. Curtis and Catherine Baer          ISBN: 1883953138

The Place Names Of Isle Royale

If you want to learn about the origins of the names of landmarks, islands, and features of Isle Royale, then this book is for you. Many of the island's names have multiple origins while some of the origins are merely speculation. It is a great resource for fans of the island.
Authors: Smitty Parratt and Doug Welker          ISBN: 0935289100

Wolves of Minong: Isle Royale's Wild Community

A wildlife biologist's study of the impact wolves have on the moose population of Isle Royale and the rest of the island environment.
Author: Durwood Allen          ISBN: 047208237X

Lake Superior's North Shore and Isle Royale

Written by local naturalists, this book helps you learn about the many attractions which exist around the shores of Lake Superior and on Isle Royale.
Authors: Kate Crowley and Mike Link          ISBN: 0896581152

The Wolves of Isle Royale: A Broken Balance

Rolf Peterson chronicles his lengthy career of studying Isle Royale's wolves and their relationship with the island's moose population. An informative book with color pictures.
Author: Rolf Peterson          ASIN: 1572230312

Isle Royale: Moods, Magic & Mystique

An editorial review by Al Miller of the Detroit News says, "Capturing the essence of wilderness can be difficult to do in a book, but Jeff Rennicke has done it for Isle Royale. A worthy addition to the collection of any outdoors buff, whether they've been to the island, plan to journey there someday or just appreciate its beauty."
Author: Jeff Rennicke          ISBN: 0935289011

Isle Royale National Park

The book describes the history, wildlife and landscape of Isle Royale.
Author: Joan Kalbacken          ISBN: 0516261010

Once Upon An Isle: The Story Of Fishing Families On Isle Royale

Howard Sivertson was a small child who lived on Isle Royale with his family in a fishing community. In the book he describes what it was like to live on Isle Royale.
Author: Howard Sivertson          ISBN: 0962436933

Shipwrecks of Isle Royale National Park: The Archeological Survey

This 240 page book is an excellent source of information for those wishing to read about the major shipwrecks around Isle Royale National Park. It contains in-depth historical information on all the major wrecks. The book is an essential guide for any diver who wants to explore Isle Royale's shipwrecks because it contains sitemaps and locational information for all the sunken vessels.
Author: Daniel Lenihan, Larry E. Murphy and C. Patrick Labadie          ISBN: 0942235185

Isle Royale Shipwrecks

Author: Frederick Stonehouse          ISBN: 0932212085

The Vascular Flora of Isle Royale National Park

Author: Allison D. Slavick          ASIN: 0935289054

TrailStuff.com

TrailStuff.com has more topics and titles than you can imagine. The site lists all items for sale by this company including, books, maps, CD ROM's, videos, computer software, food and even gear.

I.R.N.H.A.

Rather than give a link to each of the books, publications and other items on this site, I decided to just post a link to the Isle Royale Natural History Association web site. You will find an abundance of books on this site which pertain to Isle Royale National Park and the Upper Peninsula. If you're looking for a book or publication, this is a great place to start.

Fishes Of Isle Royale

This book provides the reader with a comprehensive guide to fishing on Isle Royale, complete with maps, charts, the major fish species on Isle Royale and how to identify them.
Author: Karl Frank Lagler          ASIN: B0006Y46WS

The Wildflowers Of Isle Royale

Authors: Robert A. Janke and Nadine Janke          ISBN: 0935289089