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Alaska's Prince William Sound, A Traveler's Guide

Alaska's Prince William Sound, A Traveler's Guide

by Mary Beth Holleman

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 96 PAGES

An illustrated pocket guide, featuting information on attractions and background on the history, culture and nature of the region. (ALA183, $12.95)

Marine Mammals of Alaska

Marine Mammals of Alaska

by Kate Wynne

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2007
  • FLEXI-BOUND
  • 75 PAGES

Designed for use in the field, this indispensable guide features large color photographs, key information and detailed range maps for all the whales, seals and other marine creatures of Alaska and the Bering Sea across to Russia. (ALA08, $25.00)

Prince William Sound Map, East

Prince William Sound Map, East

by Trails Illustrated

  • MAP

A topographic map of Prince William Sound, the eastern half at a scale of 1:105,600. (ALA159, $11.95)

Prince William Sound, West Map

Prince William Sound, West Map

by Trails Illustrated

  • MAP

A topographic map of Prince William Sound (including Chugach National Park) at a scale of 1:105,600. (ALA85, $11.95)

 
Alaska Map

Alaska Map


by ITMB

  • 2004
  • MAP

A detailed travel map of Alaska, including the Aleutians, the Bering Strait, and much of neighboring Siberia, at a scale of 1:2,500,000. (ALA31, $8.95)

Denali National Park and Preserve Map

Denali National Park and Preserve Map


by Trails Illustrated

  • 2011
  • MAP

A durable, fold-up topographic map of Denali and surroundings. (ALA88, $11.95)

Alaska Almanac

Alaska Almanac


by Alaska Northwest

  • REFERENCE
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 240 PAGES

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. (ALA21, $12.95)

Alaska By Cruise Ship

Alaska By Cruise Ship


by Anne Vipond

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 352 PAGES

A compact, illustrated guide to ports of call, excursions and sightseeing from Seattle to Anchorage. With a short overview of the culture, nature and history of Alaska, a full-color pull-out map and excellent town maps. (ALA125, $21.95)

A History of Prince William Sound Alaska


by Jim Lethcoe | Nancy Lethcoe

  • HISTORY
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 275 PAGES

A locally published history of the region from fur trading center to tourist destination. With photographs, illustrations and maps. (ALA141, $19.95)

Coming into the Country

Coming into the Country


by John McPhee

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 1976
  • PAPER
  • 438 PAGES
  • FAVORITE

McPhee's lyrical portrait of frontier life and some unforgettable Alaskan characters captures the spirit of the place like no other. (ALA04, $18.00)

Into the Wild

Into the Wild


by Jon Krakauer

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 224 PAGES

The gripping tale of a young man searching for experience, wilderness and self, who meets his end in the wilds north of Mt. McKinley. (ALA52, $14.95)

Travels in Alaska

Travels in Alaska


by John Muir

  • EXPLORATION
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 248 PAGES

The centerpiece of this beloved classic is Muir's wide-eyed account of the discovery of Glacier Bay. (ALA16, $15.00)

Two in the Far North

Two in the Far North


by Margaret Murie | Olaus Murie

  • EXPLORATION
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 369 PAGES
  • FAVORITE

Murie's field biologist husband supplies not only fodder for the stories, but also the illustrations for this tale of life on the Alaskan frontier. (ALA57, $16.95)

Alaska

Alaska


by James Michener

  • LITERATURE
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 1073 PAGES

Michener tackles the 49th state in this rousing epic tale of men and wildlife on the frontier. (ALA56, $15.95)

After the Ice Age: The Return of Life to Glaciated North America

After the Ice Age: The Return of Life to Glaciated North America


by E.C. Pielou

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1992
  • PAPER
  • 366 PAGES

Eighteen thousand years ago, an immense sheet of ice covered all of present day Canada and northernmost U.S. This story tells of how a harsh terrain has been sculpted transformed into the environment we know today. (ALA41, $22.50)

Glacier Ice

Glacier Ice


by Austin Post | Edward R. LaChapelle

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 145 PAGES

A classic book of extraordinary black-and-white aerial photographs of mountains and glaciers by two devoted men of ice. Ed LaChapelle's text is paired with Austin Post's stunning aerial photographs of glaciers from Alaska and Chile to Switzerland, the Himalayas and other parts of the world. (SCI07, $27.95)

In Denali

In Denali


by Kim Heacox

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2006
  • HARD COVER
  • 96 PAGES

This handsome portrait of Denali features color photographs along with an overview of the wildlife, habitats, human history and conservation. (ALA26, $34.95)

Into The Wild


by Sean Penn

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2009
  • DVD

Directed by Sean Penn, this engrossing, critically acclaimed adaptation of Jon Krakauer's book was filmed around Denali National Park. It stars Emile Hirsch as Christopher McCandless, a young man who abandons privilege for adventure in the Alaskan bush. (ALA302, $19.99)

The Little Ice Age, How Climate Made History 1300-1850

The Little Ice Age, How Climate Made History 1300-1850


by Brian Fagan

  • SCIENCE
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 272 PAGES

A delightful and well-documented survey of the impact of medieval cooling on world affairs, including the hardships suffered by the Norse on Greenland. (ARC147, $16.95)

Alaska Wildlife

Alaska Wildlife


by Pocket Naturalist

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2000
  • PLASTIC CARD

This laminated card features color drawings and short descriptions of commonly encountered birds, mammals and reptiles of Alaska. We also carry Alaska Birds. (Item ALA207) (ALA123, $5.95)

An Observers Guide to the Geology of Prince William Sound


by Jim Lethcoe

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 1990
  • PAPER
  • 240 PAGES

A locally published overview and guide to the geology of Prince William Sound with 78 photographs, maps and descriptions of 124 sites. It includes a history of mines and mining. (ALA139, $17.95)

Field Guide to Alaskan Wildflowers

Field Guide to Alaskan Wildflowers


by Verna Pratt

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 1990
  • PAPER
  • 136 PAGES

With 350 color illustrations, it's slim enough to slip into your pocket. (ALA40, $15.95)

Killer Whales of Prince William Sound


by Craig Matkin

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 1987
  • PAPER

A guide to the history and ecology of orcas Prince William Sound by Craig Matkin, a marine mammal specialist with the North Gulf Oceanic Society in Homer, Alaska. (ALA142, $12.95)

National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America

National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America


by Jon Dunn

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 576 PAGES

From Alaska to Baja California, Nova Scotia and Florida, this guide is the veteran's choice for birding anywhere in the United States. Tabbed for easy access, the color range maps in this sixth edition are outstanding. (FG09, $27.95)

The Nature of Alaska

The Nature of Alaska


by James Kavanagh

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 176 PAGES

This clear illustrated field guide to mammals, birds, seashore life, fishes, trees, shrubs and wildflowers features 300 color illustrations. (ALA137, $14.95)

The Nature of Southeast Alaska

The Nature of Southeast Alaska


by Rita O'Clair | Robert Armstrong | Richard Carstensen

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 256 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

This authoritative field guide to the natural history of the region, its plants and animals, marine mammals and habitats, includes line drawings and color photos. (ALA24, $18.95)

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