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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The Bravest Dog Ever The Bravest Dog Ever Natalie Standiford Recounts the life of Balto, the sled dog who braved a snowstorm to deliver medicine to Nome, Alaska, during a 1925 diphtheria epidemic. OL15134849W
Searching for Arctic oil Searching for Arctic oil Eve Hartman,Adam Miller,Wendy Meshbesher Presents a history of drilling for oil in the Arctic region, provides arguments for and against drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, and discusses the challenges of the area. OL15409522W
Because they marched Because they marched Russell Freedman For the 50th anniversary of the 1965 march for voting right from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, Newberry Medalist Russell Freedman has written a riveting account of this pivotal event in the history o… OL17047575W
Call of the Klondike Call of the Klondike David Meissner,Kim Richardson Traces the true story of prospectors Stanley Pearce and Marshall Bond, who joined thousands of men along the dangerous Chilkoot and White Passes to seek their fortunes in the gold fields of Canada. OL21204878W
Alaska Alaska Mari Kesselring 24 p. : 21 x 25 cm OL21778862W
Good Night Alaska Good Night Alaska Mark Jasper,Adam Gamble,Harvey Stevenson 1 volume (unpaged) : 16 cm OL24368070W
Seldovia Sam and the sea otter rescue Seldovia Sam and the sea otter rescue Susan Woodward Springer Sam rescues and cares for an abandoned baby sea otter until it can be taken to a zoo. OL2771612W
The story of three whales The story of three whales Giles Whittell Describes how the concerted efforts of an international team of concerned people eased the suffering of three gray whales trapped by ice off the coast of Alaska and eventually helped two of them back… OL3072533W
Alaska Alaska Joyce Johnston Introduces the geography, history, people, industries, and environmental concerns of the Last Frontier. OL3460456W
Alaska Alaska Luree Miller Explores the epic struggle of Alaska pioneer families and their quest to exploit and develop the resources of America's great bastion to the North. OL4081115W
John Honea John Honea John Honea,Curt Madison,Yvonne Yarber A man of Ruby, a village on the Yukon River, describes his life, work, and family. OL5548110W
This Place Is Cold (Imagine Living Here) This Place Is Cold (Imagine Living Here) Vicki Cobb,Barbara Lavallee Focuses on the land, animals, plants, and climate of Alaska, presenting it as an example of a place where it is so cold your hair can freeze and break off. OL55823W
Alaska Alaska Rebecca Stefoff A profile of the biggest state, including its geography, history, economy, population, resources, famous citizens, and places of interest to visit. OL56008W
A Caribou Journey A Caribou Journey Debbie S. Miller Surveys the migrations, habits, and habitat of a herd of caribou in Alaska. OL59671W
Alaska facts and symbols Alaska facts and symbols Muriel L. Dubois Presents information about the state of Alaska, its nickname, motto, and emblems. OL59866W
Big-enough Anna Big-enough Anna Pam Flowers Describes how a small dog became the lead dog as her musher, Pam Flowers, prepared for and made her historic journey alone across the North American Arctic. OL6033504W