Located far to the north, Alaska's relative isolation from the rest of the country has helped it foster a unique local culture that makes it stand out from the other states. Readers will tour this icy state and see how its people live. They will also find out how the area was first settled, what events led to it becoming a state, how it is governed today, and more.

"Most people know the story of Balto, the world famous dog who led his dogsled team through a blizzard to deliver a lifesaving serum to the stricken people of Nome, Alaska, in 1925. Balto shot to instant stardom--a company named dog food after him, a famous sculptor erected a statue of him that stands in Central Park to this day, and the dog even starred in his own Hollywood movie. But what happened to Balto after the hoopla died down? With a lively,...

"In the 1900s, Mardy and Olaus Murie set out on an Arctic adventure, studying the land and animals. They learned from Indigenous communities the interconnectedness of life and understood that humans were threatening nature. So they fought to protect the Arctic-lobbying for what became the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge"--

"Welcome to Alaska! Let Kade show you around the state where he lives. Learn about his state's flag, animal, and flower. Find out his favorite activities too! Question prompts included to assist reader comprehension."--

This title is complete with historical and modern photographs, as well as a glossary and a closer look at the rules for mushers and their dog teams. Learn all about the history and cultural significance that the exciting Iditarod race event holds around the world today.