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Alaska's Three Bears
• Shelley Gill
• Shannon Cartwright
• LITERATURE
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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This book, written for elementary school kids, teaches about bear ecology while telling the story of a black bear, a grizzly bear and a polar bear.
(ALA189, $9.95)
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Ancient Forests, Discovering Nature
• Margaret Anderson
• NATURAL HISTORY
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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A workbook on the ecology and folklore of the old-growth forests of the Pacific Northwest, this book features 16 activities geared for children ages 9-12.
(ALA67, $6.95)
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Buried Alive, Mysteries in Our National Parks
• Gloria Skurzynski
• LITERATURE
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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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)
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Call of the Wild, White Fang, and Other Stories
• Jack London
• LITERATURE
• FAMILY
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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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Disappearing Lake
• Debbie S. Miller
• Jon Van Zyle
• NATURAL HISTORY
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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This book, illustrated by paintings, explains vernal lakes to elementary school children.
(ALA98, $7.95)
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Frozen Stiff
• Sherry Shahan
• LITERATURE
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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Two young kayakers set out for what they figure will be a harmless day on the fjords, when an unexpected twist of events sends them into a struggle for survival. Perfect for preteens.
(ALA103, $5.50)
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I Heard the Owl Call My Name
• Margaret Craven
• LITERATURE
• YOUNG ADULTS
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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.
(PNW90, $6.99)
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Julie of the Wolves
• Jean Craighead George
• LITERATURE
• YOUNG ADULTS
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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)
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Kavik the Wolf Dog
• Walt Morey
• Peter Parnall
• LITERATURE
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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A reprint of a classic children's novel about the wolf-dog Kavik and the boy who saves him in the Alaskan wilderness. 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. Written for preteens.
(ALA99, $5.99)
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Kiana's Iditarod
• Shelley Gill
• Shannon Cartwright
• LITERATURE
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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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. Ages 5-8.
(ALA104, $9.95)
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Lucky Hares and Itchy Bears
• Susan Ewing
• Evon Zerbetz
• LITERATURE
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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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)
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My Denali, Exploring Alaska's Favorite National Park with Hannah Corral
• Kimberly Corral
• Hannah Corral
• Roy Corral
• NATURAL HISTORY
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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A day in the life of Denali National Park, as seen through the eyes of a twelve-year-old girl.
(ALA96, $15.95)
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The Race to Save the Lord God Bird
• Phillip Hoose
• NATURAL HISTORY
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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An engaging and well-researched history of the ivory-billed woodpecker, and the struggles surrounding its survival. It's a suspenseful and entertaining book about modern conservation and environmental issues for middle-school readers.
(BRD30, $21.00)
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Raven: A Trickster Tale from the Pacific Northwest
• Gerald McDermott
• LITERATURE
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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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, $16.00)
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Tisha, The Story of a Young Teacher in the Alaska Wilderness
• Robert Specht
• BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
• YOUNG ADULTS
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The story of Anne Hobbs, who went to Alaska to teach and became a crusader on behalf of Alaska's native peoples.
(ALA133, $7.50)
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Two Old Women: An Alaska Legend of Betrayal, Courage and Survival
• Velma Wallis
• LITERATURE
• YOUNG ADULTS
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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)
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