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	A Child's Alaska  •  Claire Rudolph Murphy  •  Charles Mason CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1994 •  HARD COVER  • 47 PAGES • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) A photographic overview of modern Alaska -- its wildlife, culture and people, written for an elementary school audience. The author writes about the changes of the seasons, the activities of children, and the indigenous peoples, who are broken down into the three groups of Aleut, Eskimo and Indian. (ALA100, $16.95)
	Children of the Midnight Sun, Young Native Voices of Alaska  •  Tricia Brown CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  2007 •  PAPER  • 48 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) A profile of eight children, this book features vivid color photography and great information on daily life, customs and background of the Tlingit, Haida, Aleut and other cultures throughout Alaska. Aimed at children ages 9-12, it's a balanced presentation of modern challenges and traditional ways. Outstanding. (ALA68, $8.95)
	Kavik the Wolf Dog  •  Walt Morey  •  Peter Parnall LITERATURE •  1997 •  PAPER  • 192 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) A reprint of a classic children's novel about Kavik, a wolf-dog who is rescued by a loving boy after a plane crash in Alaska. Kavik, who has been reared as a champion sled-dog, is taken away from the boy and must make a perilous journey back to his home in Washington. He is determined to reunite with his savior, though, and makes a 2000 mile journey from Washington to Alaska, in search of the compassionate boy. Written for preteens. (ALA99, $5.99)
	Frozen Stiff  •  Sherry Shahan LITERATURE •  1999 •  PAPER  • 150 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) A story of adventure set in the Alaskan wilderness. Two young kayakers set out for what they figure will be a harmless day traversing the fjords, when an unexpected twist of events sends them into a struggle for survival. It's a fast moving novel, perfect for preteens. (ALA103, $5.50)
	Call of the Wild, White Fang, and Other Stories  •  Jack London LITERATURE •  1993 •  PAPER  • 416 PAGES • FAMILY The best of London's famed (semi-fictional) novels of adventure, including his most famous: the 1903 tale of the dog Buck and his master, John Thornton, struggling in the wilderness. Apart from its literary themes, the book is rich in details of history and geography, flora and fauna -- and it gives an awful lot of information about Klondike sled dogs. A Penguin 20th Century Classic. (ARC10, $7.95)
	Tisha, The Story of a Young Teacher in the Alaska Wilderness  •  Robert Specht BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •  2003 •  PAPER  • 342 PAGES • YOUNG ADULTS The as-told-to autobiography of Anne Hobbs, who in 1927, at age 19, accepted a position as the only schoolteacher in Chicken, Alaska. Called "Tisha" by her students, Anne unwittingly enraged the white townspeople by consorting with Alaskan natives; but with grace, determination and bravery she continued to act as she thought right. This compelling book is a marvelous portrait of pre-statehood Alaska -- and a wonderful read. Ages 11 and up. (ALA133, $7.50)
	I Heard the Owl Call My Name  •  Margaret Craven LITERATURE •  1993 •  PAPER  • 159 PAGES • YOUNG ADULTS In this brief novel, a young vicar comes to live with the Kwakiutl Indians of the town of Kingcome in the Pacific Northwest. Written for teens but worthwhile for adults, it is a story of cultural sharing and the rediscovery of ancient Native American traditions. (PNW90, $6.99)
	Julie of the Wolves  •  Jean Craighead George LITERATURE •  1972 •  PAPER  • 170 PAGES • YOUNG ADULTS The classic tale of a young Eskimo girl who chooses to run with the wolves rather than submit to a cruel husband. This young adult novel whipped up some controversy on publication in 1972, due to brief but violent sexual content, and we would caution parents that it's most appropriate for teens and sophisticated pre-teens. (ALA144, $5.99)

	Kiana's Iditarod  •  Shelley Gill  •  Shannon Cartwright   • LITERATURE • 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)
	Lucky Hares and Itchy Bears  •  Susan Ewing  •  Evon Zerbetz   • LITERATURE • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)  •  This children's book combines lively block print illustrations of Alaskan wildlife with short poems. It is a colorful, fun introduction to the nature of Alaska that may be written for elementary school children, but can be enjoyed by the whole family. (ALA116, $8.95)
	Orcas Around Me, My Alaskan Summer  •  Deborah Page  •  Leslie W. Bowman   • LITERATURE • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)  •  The story of a summer spent fishing in the waters off Alaska's coast, as told by a young boy. (ALA117, $15.95)
	Raven: A Trickster Tale from the Pacific Northwest  •  Gerald McDermott   • LITERATURE • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)  •  Told in simple language, this beautifully illustrated traditional tale of the raven -- a familiar symbol on totem poles -- is geared for children ages 4-8. A Caldecott Honor Book. (ALA62, $17.00)
	The Best of Robert Service, Illustrated Edition  •  Robert Service  •  Clarence Kinsey  •  Clarke Kinsey   • LITERATURE • FAMILY  •  A bank teller in Whitehorse during the Klondike gold rush, Service immortalized the frontier personalities and character in his colorful read-out-loud sagas. Features period photographs by brothers Clarke and Clarence Kinsey. (ALA37, $19.98)
	Touching Spirit Bear  •  Ben Mikaelsen   • LITERATURE • YOUNG ADULTS  •  Cole, an abused and abusive teen chooses banishment to an Alaskan island over incarceration. But for Cole to reform, it takes an encounter with the white Spirit Bear of First Nation legends. Ages 12 and up. (PNW127, $5.99)
	Two Old Women: An Alaska Legend of Betrayal, Courage and Survival  •  Velma Wallis   • LITERATURE • YOUNG ADULTS  •  A retelling of a traditional Athabaskan legend by an Athabaskan woman born and raised in Fort Yukon. It's an inspiring tale of two old women abandoned by their tribe who must make their way alone through the Alaskan wild. Preteens and teenagers will especially enjoy it. (ALA64, $12.95)
	A Child's Glacier Bay  •  Kimberly Corral   • NATURAL HISTORY • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)  •  A photographic journal of camping and kayaking at Glacier Bay with 13-year-old Hannah, younger brother Ben and their parents. (ALA87, $15.95)
	Alaska's Bears  •   Alaska Geographic   • NATURAL HISTORY • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)  •  Outstanding color photographs fill out this magazine-style overview of Alaska's bears, which includes articles on a range of topics. (ALA74, $14.95)
	Ancient Forests, Discovering Nature  •  Margaret Anderson   • NATURAL HISTORY • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)  •  The ecology and folklore of the old-growth forests of the Pacific Northwest come alive in this workbook, featuring 16 activities for children ages 9-12. (ALA67, $6.95)
	Bird (Eyewitness Books)  •  David Burnie   • NATURAL HISTORY • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)  •  An introduction to birds, their evolution, biology and behavior, in the graphic Eyewitness style with hundreds of color photographs and drawings of feathers, wings, nests, eggs (and surprisingly few birds!). (BRD04, $15.99)
	Disappearing Lake  •  Debbie S. Miller  •  Jon Van Zyle   • NATURAL HISTORY • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)  •  This book, illustrated by paintings, explains vernal lakes to elementary school children. (ALA98, $7.95)
	My Denali, Exploring Alaska's Favorite National Park with Hannah Corral  •  Kimberly Corral  •  Hannah Corral  •  Roy Corral   • NATURAL HISTORY • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)  •  A day in the life of Denali National Park, as seen through the eyes of a twelve-year-old girl. Geared for ages 9-12, this is a colorful companion for any family traveling to Alaska and Denali. (ALA96, $15.95)
	Whale (Eyewitness Books)  •  Frank Greenaway   • NATURAL HISTORY • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)  •  With 900 detailed illustrations, this slim book is a highly visual guide to cetaceans that will appeal to kids ages 9 to 12. (BST10, $15.99)
	Peterson First Guide, Insects of North America  •  Christopher W. Leahy   • FIELD GUIDE • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)  •  This pocket field guide introduces 200 common or conspicuous insects of North America. (FG56, $5.95)

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