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 on 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)
Disappearing Lake  •  Debbie S. Miller  •  Jon Van Zyle NATURAL HISTORY •  1999 •  PAPER  • 32 PAGES • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) Illustrated with large wildlife paintings, this book explains the vernal lakes of Alaska's Denali National Park. Formed by the melting winter snows, these lakes evaporate as the summer progresses, producing a unique ecosystem. Written for elementary school children, it can be enjoyed as both an educational book and a collection of nature paintings. (ALA98, $7.95)
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)
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)
Lucky Hares and Itchy Bears  •  Susan Ewing  •  Evon Zerbetz LITERATURE •  2001 •  PAPER  • 32 PAGES • 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)
My Denali, Exploring Alaska's Favorite National Park with Hannah Corral  •  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. Hannah Corral and her parents, Kimberly and Roy, spend a summer day hiking through the stunning Alaskan wilderness, commenting on the natural beauty. Written by Kimberley and Hannah and complemented by Roy's nature photography, this book is a wonderful companion for any family traveling to the Denali National Park. Written for ages 9-12. (ALA96, $15.95)
Orcas Around Me, My Alaskan Summer  •  Deborah Page  •  Leslie W. Bowman LITERATURE •  1997 •  HARD COVER  • 40 PAGES • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) The story of a summer spent fishing in the waters off Alaska's coast, as told through the voice of a young boy named Taiga (who is actually the author's son). Written for elementary school children. (ALA117, $15.95)