Generally, cave exploring books are divided into four categories - cave exploring per region, first aid in caving, cave exploring guides (with descriptions of cave inhabitants) and cave exploring basics.

The following are a few resources on each cave exploring book categories.

1) Cave exploring per region - If you're searching for a particular book discussing a certain region or popular caving spots, hundreds of cave exploring books are available for your needs. Here are great examples:

* Alexander Caverns - A 28-page summarized book describing Pennsylvania caves.

* Atlas of the World;s greatest Caves - For true caving enthusiasts, this 368-page caving exploring book discusses hundreds of popular caves worldwide, all with maps included.

2) First aid cave exploring books - In this category, you'll discover the common accidents in cave exploring, first aid technique to prevent caving accidents and basic caving rescue.

* American Caving Accidents - A 42-page book summarizing the caving accidents from 1967 to 1970.

* Basic Cave Rescue Orientation - A 220-page study course guide introducing the basic techniques in cave rescuing.

* On Rope - A 340-page book considered the bible of vertical caving techniques and basic equipments.

* On station - a 242-page cave exploring book that discusses the art and science of cave mapping.

* Weil's Disease - A 16-page caving guide in preventing and treating the potentially fatal waterborne infection, known as the Weil's disease.

* Manual of U.S. Cave Rescue Techniques - A 108-page detailed manual of procedures in cave rescuing.

3) Cave exploration handbooks - This cave exploring category deals with the natural inhabitants of caves as well as detailed instructions of field trips and caving for all levels.

* Cave and Other Volcanic Landforms - A 49-page guidebook in Geology and Biology, which discusses the 1982 Central Oregon NSS Convention.

* Exploring American Caves - A 318-page cave exploring book focusing popular American caves.

4) Books on cave exploring basics - Ideal for beginners, this category helps people to understand the basics of cave exploring techniques.

* Caving Basics - A 125-page introduction to caving techniques, written by Hassemer.

* The Speleoguide - A 92-page introductory handbook to basic caving techniques.

* Speleology, The Study of Caves - A 150page classic book, introducing the study of caves.

These are only a few examples of cave exploring books. In searching a particular book, just narrow down your search and you'll discover reading material for your needs.