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ALASKA: CALL OF THE WILD

For Kids

A Child's Alaska

A Child's Alaska


by Claire Rudolph Murphy | Charles Mason

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 1994
  • HARD COVER
  • 47 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

Murphy captures the changing seasons and challenges of daily life in this captivating photographic portrait of modern Alaska -- its wildlife, culture and especially its people -- geared for elementary school kids. (ALA100, $16.95)

Big Alaska

Big Alaska


by Debbie S. Miller | Jon Van Zyle

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2006
  • HARD COVER
  • 40 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

With lush, double-page watercolor illustrations, this picture book swoops up youngsters on an eagle-eye journey from Admiralty Island to Glacier Bay, Kodiak, Katmai and Denali. (ALA231, $17.95)

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)

Frozen Stiff

Frozen Stiff


by 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 on the fjords, when an unexpected twist of events sends them into a struggle for survival. Perfect for preteens. (ALA103, $5.50)

Kavik the Wolf Dog

Kavik the Wolf Dog


by Walt Morey | Peter Parnall

  • LITERATURE
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 192 PAGES
  • 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)

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)

Tisha, The Story of a Young Teacher in the Alaska Wilderness

Tisha, The Story of a Young Teacher in the Alaska Wilderness


by Robert Specht

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 342 PAGES
  • 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, $7.99)

 

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