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FATHER'S DAY

City of Fortune, How Venice Ruled the Seas

Roger Crowley

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PROVENCE & THE COTE D'AZUR

A Pig in Provence: Good Food and Simple Pleasures in the South of France

Georgeanne Brennan

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OUR FAVORITES

Arctic Dreams

Barry Lopez

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PENGUIN CLASSICS

The Log from the Sea of Cortez

John Steinbeck

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DENALI & SOUTH-CENTRAL ALASKA

For Kids

Alaska Almanac

Alaska Almanac


by Alaska Northwest

  • REFERENCE
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 240 PAGES

Zany facts and figures on the geography, history and culture of Alaska. Peppered with only-in-Alaska jokes and goofy illustrations, it makes for leisurely, entertaining browsing for the whole family. (ALA21, $14.99)

Stickeen

Stickeen


by John Muir

  • EXPLORATION
  • 1990
  • PAPER
  • 96 PAGES

Muir's exhilarating tale of crossing Brady Glacier in Alaska during a storm with his dog, a classic. (ALA334, $7.95)

Buried Alive, A Mystery in Denali National Park

Buried Alive, A Mystery in Denali National Park


by Gloria Skurzynski

  • LITERATURE
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

The Landons are in Alaska's Denali National Park and are joined by 13-year-old Nicky Milano. Jack, Ashley and Nicky accept a dogsled ride from a man in a Park Service uniform -- which leads to trouble. (ALA251, $4.99)

Denali National Park and Preserve, Adventure, Explore, Discover


by David Aretha

  • SCIENCE
  • 2009
  • HARD COVER
  • 128 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

Presents an introduction to Denali National Park and Preserve by providing a history of the park, describing its plant and animal life and discussing some of the environmental problems it faces. (ALA326, $33.27)

My Denali, Exploring Alaska's Favorite National Park with Hannah Corral

My Denali, Exploring Alaska's Favorite National Park with Hannah Corral


by Kimberly Corral | Hannah Corral | Roy Corral

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1995
  • HARD COVER
  • 32 PAGES
  • 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)

Julie

Julie


by Jean Craighead George

  • LITERATURE
  • 1996
  • PAPER
  • 128 PAGES
  • YOUNG ADULTS

In this thrilling sequel to George's Newbery Medal-winning novel, Julie returns to her father's village on Alaska's north slope, where snow mobiles have replaced sled dogs, musk oxen have been introduced -- and the wolves are in danger. (ALA313, $5.99)

Julie of the Wolves

Julie of the Wolves


by 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, $6.99)

Julie's Wolf Pack

Julie's Wolf Pack


by Jean Craighead George

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 208 PAGES
  • YOUNG ADULTS

This third book in Craighead George's trilogy geared for ages 12-14 continues the tale of adventure on the Alaskan tundra from the point of view of the wolf pack -- the leader Kapu, interloper Ice Blink and Sweet Fur Amy. (ALA310, $5.99)

Call of the Wild, White Fang, and To Build a Fire

Call of the Wild, White Fang, and To Build a Fire


by Jack London

  • LITERATURE
  • 1993
  • PAPER
  • 416 PAGES
  • FAMILY

The best of London's timeless tales of adventure in Alaska, rich in details of history and geography, flora and fauna -- and dogs. (ARC10, $7.95)

 

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