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Imagine a land where the sun rises at 1:58 a.m. in the summer and
shines for less than four hours on a winter's day. The animals in
the wilderness near Fairbanks, Alaska, witness some of the world's
greatest temperature extremes and light variations ever year. At an
average low of -16 degrees Fahrenheit, the winters may be
unpleasantly frigid, but the light shows are always glorious!
Follow precious Little Puffin through his first year of life as his
parents protect and prepare him for life on his own. From the
safety of the little chick’s nest to his clumsy attempts at
flight, Van Zyle’s paintings depict Little Puffin’s adventures
through a variety of perspectives, from close-up portraits to
sweeping action scenes. Jonathan London’s lyrical prose imparts a
reverence for wildlife, endearing the puffin chick—Sea Parrot,
Underwater Acrobat, Clown of the Ocean—to the reader and creating
a suspenseful read-aloud.
Little Wolf, pup of Gray Wolf and White Wolf, bounds into the world
and through the seasons in this new children’s picture book.
Inside the safety of the den, through fields of wildflowers, and in
birch shimmering in an autumn moon’s glow, Van Zyle’s paintings
depict Little Wolf’s adventures through a variety of perspectives
from close-up portraits to sweeping action scenes. Jonathan
London’s lyrical prose imparts a wisdom to the text, endearing
the reader to the pup and creating a suspenseful read-aloud.
In IDITAROD ADVENTURES, mushers explain why they have chosen this
rugged lifestyle, what has kept them in long-distance mushing, and
the experiences they have endured along that unforgiving trail
between Anchorage and Nome. Renowned sports writer Lew Freedman
profiles 23 mushers—men, women, Natives, seasoned veterans, and
some relatively new to the demanding sport, many of whom are so
well-known in Alaska that fans refer to them only by their first
names. The book also features interviews with administrators who
organize the event and make sure it happens every year, volunteers,
and others whose connection to the Iditarod is self-evident even if
they don’t have an official title.
Little Wolf, pup of Gray Wolf and White Wolf, bounds into the world
and through the seasons in this new children’s picture book.
Inside the safety of the den, through fields of wildflowers, and in
birch shimmering in an autumn moon’s glow, Van Zyle’s paintings
depict Little Wolf’s adventures through a variety of perspectives
from close-up portraits to sweeping action scenes. Jonathan
London’s lyrical prose imparts a wisdom to the text, endearing
the reader to the pup and creating a suspenseful read-aloud.
Listen carefully and you will hear the wild, untamed music of Gray
Wolf as he races along icy ridges, howls at the moon, fiercely
defends his territory against an unknown pack, and, finally,
settles with a new mate. The simple, poetic text follows the
restless Gray Wolf as he wanders through the northern winter night
and the spectacular illustrations present a dramatic look at a
beautiful, endangered animal. An afterword that adults will want to
share with children is also included and offers detailed
information on wolves and their range throughout the world.
From the beginning one puppy was different from the rest. He was
big and black, his brother and sisters small and gray. While the
others lay quietly snuggled against their mother, this puppy
squirmed and wiggled constantly. So begins the inspiring true story
of a puppy whose boundless energy almost got the best of him.
Douggie: The Playful Puppy Who Became a Sled Dog Hero is Pam
Flowers's tribute to the pup who seemed destined to remain the
class clown. But Pam saw potential in this exuberant youngster, and
Douggie's intelligence and persistence ultimately earned him the
position of lead dog for a dangerous 325-mile expedition to the
Magnetic North Pole. As the lead dog, Douggie lead the sled dog
team on this exciting adventure traveling across the frozen sea of
the far Canadian north for 18 days, surviving many challenges and
returning home safely. Douggie went on to become a top lead dog and
lead a subsequent trip of 2,500 miles.
Every winter, willow ptarmigan birds put on new feathery coats,
softly white and perfect for hiding in snow. In the spring they
take on a spotted brown more suited to nesting. This is just one of
the captivating changes that take place in the Far North as animals
adjust to the changing seasons. Gone Again Ptarmigan allows readers
to be wilderness explorers. Following the course of a year, readers
learn how the birds change their plumage, forage, and evade
predators, crossing paths with many of the other creatures sharing
their land. With lively acrylic illustrations and an author's note
at the end to extend learning, Gone Again Ptarmigan is a beautiful
introduction to the adaptable animals of the wild North.
Picking up where the best-selling IDITAROD CLASSICS left off, MORE
IDITAROD CLASSICS introduces readers to more of the men and women
who brave the 1,100-mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race from
Anchorage to Nome. And do they ever have stories to tell In their
own words, champions and lesser knowns share their very best
stories--how they came to love the race, train their dogs and
themselves, and battle all manner of winter hardships challenging
the elements in what some have called the most extreme
long-distance competition in the world.
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Nadine Gordimer
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R398
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Discovery Miles 3 300
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