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	Alaska ABC Book • Charlene Kreeger • Shannon Cartwright • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) • An introduction to Alaska for kids 4-8, presented in an ABC format. (ALA190, $9.95)
	Alaska Almanac • Alaska Northwest • REFERENCE • FAMILY • 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. Updated annually. (ALA21, $12.95)
	Alaska's 12 Days of Summer • Pat Chamberlain-Calamar • Shannon Cartwright • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) • A lighthearted tribute to the wildlife of Alaska for youngsters. (ALA191, $9.95)
	Alaska's Bears • Alaska Geographic • NATURAL HISTORY • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) • A fully illustrated, magazine-style overview of Alaska's bears. (ALA74, $14.95)
	Alaska's Three Bears • Shelley Gill • Shannon Cartwright • LITERATURE • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) • 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)
	Alaskan Wildlife Coloring Book • Jan Sovak • NATURAL HISTORY • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) • Whales, grizzlies and bears await the creative touch of your 4-8 year old traveler. (ALA235, $3.95)
	Ancient Forests, Discovering Nature • Margaret Anderson • NATURAL HISTORY • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) • 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, $5.95)
	Being Caribou, Five Months on Foot With a Caribou Herd • Karsten Heuer • NATURAL HISTORY • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) • (ALA250, $17.95)
	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)
	Big Alaska, Journey Across America's Most Amazing State • Debbie S. Miller • Jon Van Zyle • NATURAL HISTORY • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) • Miller writes of the landscape, wildlife and people of Alaska on this illustrated eagle-eye journey around the state, from Admiralty Island to Glacier Bay, Kodiak, Katmai and Denali. With lush, double-page watercolor illustrations by Jon Van Zyle. (ALA231, $17.95)
	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)
	Buried Alive, Mysteries in Our National Parks • Gloria Skurzynski • LITERATURE • 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)
	Call of the Wild, White Fang, and Other Stories • Jack London • LITERATURE • FAMILY • The best of London's famed novels of adventure in Alaska, including his most famous, Call of the Wild. It's the 1903 tale of the dog Buck and his master John, struggling in the wilderness. (ARC10, $7.95)
	A Child's Alaska • Claire Rudolph Murphy • Charles Mason • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) • A photographic overview of modern Alaska -- its wildlife, culture and people, written for an elementary school audience. (ALA100, $16.95)
	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)
	Children of the Midnight Sun, Young Native Voices of Alaska • Tricia Brown • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • 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. (ALA68, $8.95)
	Clueless in Alaska: Know More! • Jennifer Funk Weber • NATURAL HISTORY • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) • An activity book filled with puzzles, fun facts, games and jokes, geared for kids ages 4-8. (ALA219, $12.95)
	Czar of Alaska, The Cross of Charlemagne • Richard Trout • MYSTERY • YOUNG ADULTS • The fourth novel in the action-packed, fact-filled, techno-thriller MacGregor Family Adventure Series for young teens, set in Alaska. (ALA232, $15.95)
	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)
	Face to Face With Grizzlies • Joel Sartore • NATURAL HISTORY • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) • Through stunning photography and engaging storytelling, this National Geographic photographer introduces grizzley bears. (BST120, $16.95)
	Frozen Stiff • Sherry Shahan • LITERATURE • 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)
	Glaciers, Nature's Icy Caps • David L. Harrison • NATURAL HISTORY • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) • Explains in simplest terms the formation and movement of glaciers. With fine illustrations. (ALA258, $15.95)
	Growing Up Grizzly, The True Story of Baylee And Her Cubs • Amy Shapira • NATURAL HISTORY • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) • Focused on a mother bear who welcomes a lost cub into her clan, this true story is framed by Amy Shapira's award-winning photographs of Alaskan Grizzlies. (ALA259, $14.95)
	How Do Birds Find Their Way? • Roma Gans • Paul Mirocha • NATURAL HISTORY • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) • A short introduction to the migration of birds written for elementary school children. (BST87, $5.99)
	Humpback Whales • Dianne M. MacMillan • NATURAL HISTORY • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) • An illustrated introduction to the behavior of the humpback whales. (ALA262, $26.60)
	The Hunted, A Mystery in Glacier National Park • Gloria Skurzynski • MYSTERY • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) • The fifth installment from the popular series follows the Landon family's attempts to uncover the mysterious disappearance of Grizzly cubs in Glacier National Park. (ALA252, $4.99)
	I Heard the Owl Call My Name • Margaret Craven • LITERATURE • 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. (PNW90, $6.99)
	Julie of the Wolves • Jean Craighead George • LITERATURE • 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)
	Kavik the Wolf Dog • Walt Morey • Peter Parnall • LITERATURE • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) • 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)
	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. Ages 5-8. (ALA104, $9.95)
	The Kid's Guide to Cruising Alaska • Eileen Ogintz • GUIDEBOOK • FAMILY • With illustrations, fun facts about the glaciers and Alaska's Inside Passage, and tips for kids who are new to cruises, this book is a must-have for any family planning to take one of these popular cruises. (ALA198, $8.95)
	Klondike Gold • Alice Provensen • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) • This wonderfully illustrated account of the adventure, hardship and rewards of the 1897 rush on the Yukon follows the fate of real-life prospector Bill Howell. Geared for younger readers, it's a delightful historical tale by a Caldecott-winning author and illustrator. (ALA217, $17.95)
	The Little Fox, An Alaska Adventure • Ram Papish • NATURAL HISTORY • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) • Papish draws on his work as a seabird biologist for this gorgeously illustrated account of the adventures of a young arctic fox among the fur seals, puffins, auks and other birds of the Pribilof islands. (ALA256, $15.95)
	Looking for Seabirds, Journal from an Alaskan Voyage • Sophie Webb • NATURAL HISTORY • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) • An account of a month-long journey aboard a research vessel in the Aleutians for middle-schoolers. An illustrator by trade, Webb captures the texture and routines of research both in the text and detailed watercolor illustrations. (ALA215, $16.00)
	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)
	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. (ALA96, $15.95)
	A Northern Christmas • Rockwell Kent • TRAVEL NARRATIVE • FAMILY • Kent's charming account of Christmas with his nine-year-old son in remote Alaska circa 1918. (ALA175, $11.95)
	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)
	Puppies, Dogs, and Blue Northers, Reflections on Being Raised by a Pack of Sled Dogs • Gary Paulsen • NATURAL HISTORY • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) • Iditarod racer and children's book author Gary Paulsen's loving account of his lead dog Cookie and her litter of pups. (ALA253, $5.95)
	The Race to Save the Lord God Bird • Phillip Hoose • NATURAL HISTORY • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) • 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)
	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, $16.00)
	Seabird • Holling C. Holling • LITERATURE • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) • A bird's eye view of two centuries of American seafaring. (OCE79, $11.95)
	Stampede for Gold, The Story of the Klondike Rush • Pierre Berton • HISTORY • YOUNG ADULTS • The great Canadian historian Pierre Berton weaves the amazing--and amazingly brutal--story of the Yukon Gold Rush of 1896-1899, where thousands, including Berton's own parents, took to the showy mountains of northern Canada in search of fortune. (CND289, $6.95)
	Tisha, The Story of a Young Teacher in the Alaska Wilderness • Robert Specht • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR • YOUNG ADULTS • 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)
	Touching Spirit Bear • Ben Mikaelsen • LITERATURE • YOUNG ADULTS • A young adult's novel about a tough teen banished to a remote island in the Pacific Northwest. 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)
	Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises (See and Explore Library) • Mark Carwardine • 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, $7.99)
	Wild Man Island • Will Hobbs • LITERATURE • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) • The exciting survival story of a 14-year-old boy kayaking up an Alaskan strait. (ALA261, $19.99)

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