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	Insiders' Guide to Anchorage and Southcentral Alaska  •  Deb Vanasse GUIDEBOOK •  2009 •  PAPER  • 222 PAGES This compact practical guide covers not just Anchorage but also the Kenai Peninsula, Prince William Sound, and Denali National Park in depth. (ALA268, $18.95)
	Coming into the Country  •  John McPhee CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1976 •  PAPER  • 438 PAGES • BEST SELLER • FAVORITE An outstanding portrayal of frontier life in Alaska circa 1976, this is among the finest of this gifted writer's works. Beautifully written, it's an even-handed look at environmental issues, as well as a hilarious portrait of some unforgettable Alaskan characters. Originally published in "The New Yorker." (ALA04, $17.00)
	Alaska Almanac  •   Alaska Northwest REFERENCE •  2008 •  PAPER  • 240 PAGES • FAMILY Facts and figures on the geography, history and culture of Alaska, from A to Z. Peppered with it-could-only-be-Alaska jokes and goofy illustrations, it makes for leisurely, entertaining browsing. (ALA21, $12.95)
	Kiana's Iditarod  •  Shelley Gill  •  Shannon Cartwright LITERATURE •  2008 •  PAPER  • 64 PAGES • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) Geared towards elementary school students, this is a tale of the great Alaskan dog-sled race Iditarod, as seen through the eyes of Kiana, one of the lead sled dogs. A lively and enjoyable read for the family. (ALA104, $10.95)
	The Nature of Alaska  •  James Kavanagh  •  Raymond Leung FIELD GUIDE •  2006 •  PAPER  • 176 PAGES A basic, illustrated guide to the mammals, birds, seashore life, fishes, trees, shrubs and wildflowers of Alaska, featuring 300 color illustrations. With a checklist and brief overview of natural history. (ALA137, $14.95)
	Canada's Yukon and South Central Alaska Map  •   Coastal Cruise Tour Guides 1998 •  MAP Featuring handsome topographic maps that fold down into a booklet, this guide also includes sections on visitor attractions and highlights. With seven fold-out maps of Prince William Sound, Kodiak Island, Denali National Park, Katmai and Kenai Peninsula. Two Sides. 12x72 inches. (ALA55, $15.95)

	Anchorage & Fairbanks Map  •   Rand McNally Maps    •  A street map of Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau. (ALA156, $4.95)
	Denali National Park and Preserve Map  •   Trails Illustrated    •  A durable, fold-up topographic map of Denali and surroundings at a scale of 1:2225,000. (ALA88, $11.95)
	Alaska's Kenai Peninsula, A Traveler's Guide  •   AAA Publishing  •  Andromeda Romano-Lax  •  Bill Sherwonit   • GUIDEBOOK  •  This compact, colorful guide explores the nature, history and wildlife of the region. (ALA167, $12.95)
	Fairbanks, Alaska's Heart of Gold  •  Tricia Brown  •  Roy Corral   • GUIDEBOOK  •  A slim, illustrated pocket guide to Fairbanks (founded during the 1902 Alaska gold rush), its geography, history, culture, wildlife and attractions. (ALA155, $12.95)
	Alaska, Saga of a Bold Land  •  Walter R. Borneman   • HISTORY  •  In this wide-ranging history, Borneman captures the personalities, bravura and challenges of Alaska, describing the days of the fur traders and explorers, the gold rush, the building of the railroads and current controversies. (ALA187, $16.95)
	Into the Wild  •  Jon Krakauer   • EXPLORATION  •  The gripping tale of a young man searching for experience, wilderness and self, who meets his end in the wilds north of Mt. McKinley. (ALA52, $13.95)
	The Reader's Companion to Alaska  •  Alan Ryan   • ANTHOLOGY  •  A volume of 28 eyewitness reports on the Alaskan wilderness over the last 100 years, including pieces by John Muir, Barry Lopez and Jon Krakauer. The long excerpts are presented geographically with separate sections on the Inside Passage, Anchorage, Fairbanks and Denali. (ALA53, $17.00)
	Alaska  •  James Michener   • LITERATURE  •  Michener tackles the 49th state in this rousing epic tale of men and wildlife on the frontier. (ALA56, $15.95)
	In Denali: A Photographic Essay of Denali National Park and Preserve  •  Kim Heacox   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  This handsome portrait of Denali, by a well-known writer, photographer and naturalist, features color photographs along with an overview of the wildlife, habitats, human history and conservation. (ALA26, $22.95)
	Alaska Birds  •  James Kavanaugh   • FIELD GUIDE  •  Slip it into your daypack: a handy, 12-panel fold-up card illustrating the most commonly encountered birds of Alaska. (ALA207, $5.95)
	Alaska Wildlife  •   Pocket Naturalist   • FIELD GUIDE  •  This laminated card features color drawings and short descriptions of commonly encountered birds, mammals and reptiles of Alaska. (ALA123, $5.95)
	Marine Mammals of Alaska  •  Kate Wynne   • FIELD GUIDE • BEST SELLER  •  Designed for use in the field, this indispensable guide features large color photographs, key information and detailed range maps for all the whales, seals and other marine creatures of Alaska and the Bering Sea across to Russia. (ALA08, $25.00)
	Wildflowers of Denali National Park  •  Verna Pratt  •  Frank G. Pratt   • FIELD GUIDE  •  A compact guide to wildflowers of Denali, organized by color and featuring large color photographs along with handy checklists. With an overview and of good spots within the park to appreciate plants. (ALA75, $16.95)

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