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A Child's Glacier Bay

A Child's Glacier Bay


by Kimberly Corral

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1998
  • HARD COVER
  • 32 PAGES
  • 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)

Alaska's Three Bears

Alaska's Three Bears


by Shelley Gill | Shannon Cartwright

  • LITERATURE
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 32 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

This book, written for elementary school kids, teaches about bear ecology through the story of a black bear, a grizzly bear and a polar bear and their search for homes in the Alaskan wilderness. (ALA189, $10.99)

Face to Face With Dolphins

Face to Face With Dolphins


by Flip Nicklin

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 32 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

National Geographic photographer Flip Nicklin and his wife Linda, a naturalist and educator, invite you to study the amazing behavior of dolphins in this illustrated overview for youngsters. (BST119, $6.95)

Face to Face With Whales

Face to Face With Whales


by Flip Nicklin

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2008
  • HARD COVER
  • 32 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

National Geographic photographer Nicklin introduces youngsters to these intelligent, social creatures, their behavior and conservation, through stunning photographs and text. (BST117, $16.95)

Lucky Hares and Itchy Bears

Lucky Hares and Itchy Bears


by 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)

Raven: A Trickster Tale from the Pacific Northwest

Raven: A Trickster Tale from the Pacific Northwest


by Gerald McDermott

  • LITERATURE
  • 1993
  • HARD COVER
  • 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, $17.00)

Ancient Forests, Discovering Nature

Ancient Forests, Discovering Nature


by Margaret Anderson

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 40 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

The ecology and folklore of the old-growth forests of the Pacific Northwest come alive in this workbook, featuring 16 activities for children ages 9-12. (ALA67, $6.95)

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)

I Heard the Owl Call My Name

I Heard the Owl Call My Name


by Margaret Craven

  • LITERATURE
  • 1993
  • PAPER
  • 159 PAGES
  • 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)

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)

Touching Spirit Bear

Touching Spirit Bear


by Ben Mikaelsen

  • LITERATURE
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 241 PAGES
  • YOUNG ADULTS

This young adult novel follows Cole, an abused and abusive teen, who chooses banishment to an Alaskan island over incarceration. But for Cole to reform, it takes an encounter with the white Spirit Bear of First Nation legends. (PNW127, $5.99)

Two Old Women: An Alaska Legend of Betrayal, Courage and Survival

Two Old Women: An Alaska Legend of Betrayal, Courage and Survival


by Velma Wallis

  • LITERATURE
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 175 PAGES
  • 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, $12.99)

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)

The Best of Robert Service, Illustrated Edition

The Best of Robert Service, Illustrated Edition


by Robert Service | Clarence Kinsey | Clarke Kinsey

  • LITERATURE
  • 2003
  • HARD COVER
  • 199 PAGES
  • 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)

 

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