Download or read book A Kid s Guide to Alaska written by Michael Owens and published by . This book was released on 2020-03-10 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Kid's Guide to Alaska takes young readers (ages 9-12) on an exciting and colorful adventure to the 49th state in the United States. The book helps today's young explorers learn about the Alaskan history, geography, wildlife, and more. The large format (8 1⁄2 x 11) includes dramatic full-color photos that help tell the story of Alaska and the people who live there, including the first Alaskans--Eskimos (including Inuit), Indians, and Aleuts. Designed primarily for recreational, high-interest reading, the book is also a great resource for students to use to research geography topics or writing assignments. A Kid's Guide to Alaska is one in a series of books about countries and continents around the world published by Curious Kids Press. Other books in the series feature Ancient Egypt, Australia, China, Costa Rica, England, France, Iceland, India, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Scandinavia and Finland, South Africa, Thailand, and the United States, along with three special editions focusing on the U.S. state of Hawaii, Planet Earth, and the continents of South America and Antarctica.

Download or read book A is for Alaska written by Boys and Girls Clubs Alaska and published by Graphic Arts Books. This book was released on 2015-03-09 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This state ABC book for children features brilliant color photographs; each lively page highlights a unique aspect of Alaska’s beauty and culture. For each letter, a short poem describes the pictured word. The book’s eye-popping design and educational content will hold the child’s interest throughout countless readings. The mission of Boys and Girls Clubs Alaska is to empower and inspire the diverse youth of Alaska to reach their full potential by offering them hope, opportunity, and a safe environment.

Download or read book The Kid s Guide to Cruising Alaska written by Eileen Ogintz and published by Globe Pequot. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides tips and suggestions for places to see and fun things to do while in port and on ship during an Alaskan cruise.

Download or read book Alaska on the Go written by Erin Kirkland and published by University of Alaska Press. This book was released on 2014-03-15 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nearly two million people visit Alaska every year, drawn to its spectacular views and endless activities. But with such size and so many options, it can seem overwhelming when it comes to planning a family vacation to the 49th state. The best place to start? With a local, of course. Journalist and Alaska resident Erin Kirkland knows every corner of the state, and she has crossed thousands of miles with her son. In Alaska on the Go, she offers a fresh take on exploring some of the most beautiful land in the world, with tips and tricks that only an insider knows. Serving as the perfect tour guide, Kirkland identifies the best and most kid-friendly destinations in cities across Alaska. She offers practical advice on everything from restaurants to rest stops and from weather surprises to wild animals. Photos, maps, and sample itineraries make it easy for parents to plan a trip that will delight and entertain everyone. The only family travel guide to Alaska written by a current Alaskan, Alaska on the Go makes the state more accessible than ever. Whether traveling via car, cruise ship, or dogsled, this practical, portable guide will open up a new world of memorable adventures.

Download or read book Alaska s Wild Plants written by Janice Schofield Eaton and published by Alaska Northwest Books. This book was released on 2015-06-15 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An authoritative guide book to more than 70 of Alaska's most common wild edible plants. Tuck this guide into a backpack, glove compartment, or pocket and use its color photographs and habitat and plant descriptions to help you discover the bounty of the land and its plants around you. The authoritative gathering instructions ensure a healthful harvest. Learn about each plant's nutritional content, and medicinal and culinary uses. Also included are recipes for fresh salads, unusual appetizers, delicious soups, breads and more. The author is an authority on the wild plants of North America and Alaska.

Download or read book Catch and Release written by Jane Haigh and published by Ridgetop Press. This book was released on 1996-12 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Alaska Family Fun written by The Traveling The Traveling Cheesehead and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-04-20 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The experience of traveling and experiencing new places is an amazing learning lesson and a great experience for your children. I mean how cool would it be to have that experience at such a young age? I believe that traveling the world while you are young is important because when those children grow up and get married with their own kids, they won't have the time to have these experiences. Traveling also helps you relate to people. If you are traveling to a place where there are new languages or foods, this helps children relate to those people. You get to understand and see people from a new perspective. Learning new languages, or hearing new dialects, allows you to be able to communicate with so many more people throughout the world, which I find to be so important!This travel guide is meant for people who have kids - and picks out all the great family-friendly aspects of this great state. It covers everything from the quaint small towns to best places to camp.

Download or read book The Puzzler s Guide to Alaska written by Jen Funk Weber and published by Alaska Northwest Books. This book was released on 2021-04-06 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With 60 puzzles to delight curious minds, The Puzzler's Guide to Alaska is an interactive introduction to the 49th state for kids 8 and up that's one part puzzle book, one part natural history guide--and lots and lots of fun! Meet Kitty the Caribou, Galena the Porcupine, Sherwin the Short-tailed Weasel, and Graeme the Black Bear--four good friends who can't wait to show you around the beautiful state of Alaska. In this book they introduce all kinds of puzzles and games while telling jokes and sharing trivia about Alaska. Learn about the official state symbols, its biggest features, why Alaska's called the Land of the Midnight Sun, the animals that live here, glaciers, and much more. The puzzles mix a variety of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, math) challenges to exercise different parts of the brain, including mazes, tessellations, logic and math reasoning, crosswords, word searches, and language codes. When solved, the puzzles' answers (at the back of the book) reveal facts about Alaska's flora, fauna, history, and culture. Perfect for long drives, plane or train rides, meals, and other slow times, The Puzzler's Guide to Alaska keeps young puzzlers occupied and engaged with all things Alaska. So grab a pen or pencil and get ready to travel to Alaska, the true puzzler's way!

Download or read book Movin On a Kid s Guide to Skagway Alaska written by Penelope Dyan and published by Bellissima Publishing. This book was released on 2013-06 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Skagway, Alaska celebrates its gold rush past; and if you go there you can ride a train high into the mountains and on a clear day see all the way to the sea. There is a quaint, preserved town that you can walk through to your heart s content where you can shop, snack, walk, ride in a horse and buggy and just enjoy the quiet simplicity of this town that bills itself as the gateway of the Klondike Gold Rush of 1898! And when you see the breadth of the land and the cold mountains covered in snow, you can visualize the hardship these prospectors went through in their search for the golden ore. Written by award winning author, attorney and former teacher, Penelope Dyan, to accompany photographs taken by the talented photographer, John D. Weigand, you can take a peek at this place right out of the past as you practice your reading skills through the use of word recognition, word repetition and rhyme. And if you happen to take a trip to Alaska, this book is the perfect size for little hands to hold and stuff with all their tickets and other things! There is also a music video on the Bellissimavideo YouTube Channel with the same name as this book, with even more pictures of this grand place, to add to your learning fun. So go over bridges and go through tunnels and say hello to a bunch of rocks using this book and your imagination!

Download or read book Once Upon Alaska written by Nick Jans and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrate Alaska, A land so grand and wide and far...Mark Kelley and Nick Jans are at it again, and this time for the kid in all of us! With beautiful photography and rhyming verse that makes you smile, Mark and Nick express their deep passion for Alaska in a kid book that deserves a place on your coffee table.

Download or read book Alaska s Fish written by Robert H. Armstrong and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO ALASKAN FISH.

Download or read book Alaska Family Fun written by Dannelle Gay and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is no big secret that a lot of people dream of visiting Alaska in order to finally see the beautiful state and ultimately learn about the culture.However, very few people every take the time to learn how to find the family friendly travel tips of Alaska in a way that will result in them actually doing it. Why do you think that is? Is it because it seems like a place that isn't child friendly?Or is it because it is so far away? Or maybe it is because it is so cold?Fortunately for you, it is none of that and by the time you are finished reading Alaska Family Fun, by Dannelle Gay you will know exactly why.This book is not only packed with the most time-tested ways to find the family friendly travel tips of Alaska, many are things that you can implement upon reading. It is also written in a way that anyone can understand and apply it.One of Dannelle Gay's favorite tips is to visit unique roadside attractions. This is because you really get a feel for the culture. Learn more about this and much more in Dannelle Gay's ground-breaking book Alaska Family Fun.

Download or read book DK Eyewitness Alaska written by DK Eyewitness and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2024-06-25 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Breath-taking views of the northern lights. Freshly caught salmon from the Kenai River. Afternoons learning about Alaska Native traditions. For a vacation to remember, Alaska is hard to beat. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK Eyewitness travel guide is the perfect companion. Our updated guide brings Alaska to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations, which take you inside the state's buildings and neighborhoods. You'll discover: Our pick of Alaska's must-sees and top experiences Beautiful photography and detailed illustrations taking you to the heart of Alaska The best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay Detailed maps and walks that make navigating the region easy Easy-to-follow itineraries Expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe Color-coded chapters to each part of Alaska A lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you go DK Eyewitness's highly visual guides show you what others only tell you, with easy-to-read maps, tips, and tours to inform and enrich your trip. Touring the States? Try DK Eyewitness USA.

Download or read book The Adventurous Motorcyclists s Guide to Alaska written by Lee Klancher and published by Octane Press LLC. This book was released on 2012-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This colourful guide lists all the road routes in Alaska with recommended dirt road excursions past mines, mountains and streams. The book includes ideal itineraries, the most interesting side roads, and great places to sleep, eat, and get off your bike to sightsee.

Download or read book A Smart Kids Guide to Amazing Alaska and Alluring Amsterdam written by Liam Saxon and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-09-12 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Smart Kids Guide presents: Amazing Alaska and Alluring Amsterdam Are your children curious about Amazing Alaska and Alluring Amsterdam? Would they like to know where Alaska is? Have they learnt what dog mushing is or what food people eat in Alaska? Inside this book, your children will begin a journey that will satisfy their curiosity by answering questions like these and many more! Amazing Alaska and Alluring Amsterdam will allow your child to learn more about the wonderful world in which we live, with a fun and engaging approach that will light a fire in their imagination. We're raising our children in an era where attention spans are continuously decreasing. A Smart Kids Guide provides a fun, and interactive way of keep your children engaged and looking forward to learn, with beautiful pictures, coupled with the amazing, fun facts. Get your kids learning today! Pick up your copy of A Smart Kids Guide To Amazing Alaska and Alluring Amsterdam book now! Table of Contents Chapter 1- Where is Alaska? Chapter 2- Why is Alaska Often Known As "the Last Wilderness?" Chapter 3- Who Are the Native Alaskans? Chapter 4- What is the Aurora Borealis? Chapter 5- What Two Huge Species of Bear Call Alaska Their Home? Chapter 6- What is Dog Mushing? Chapter 7- Where is Tracy Arm Located? Chapter 8- Who was Joseph Juneau? Chapter 9- How Do Alaskans Travel? Chapter 10- When Did the United States of America Buy Alaska? Chapter 11- How Many Acres Does Denali National Park Cover? Chapter 12- Where is the Alaska Veteran's Memorial? Chapter 13- What is the State Bird of Alaska? Chapter 14- What Food Do People Eat in Alaska? Chapter 15- When was the Hammer Museum Opened? Chapter 16- What is the Fur Rondy Festival? Chapter 17- How Long is the Alaska Highway? Chapter 18- How Old is the Mount Roberts Tramway? Chapter 19- What is the Kennecott Mines National Historic Landmark? Chapter 20- How Long is the Alaskan Railway? Chapter 21- Where is Amsterdam? Chapter 22- How Old is Amsterdam? Chapter 23- Who was Anne Frank? Chapter 24- What is Begijnhof? Chapter 25- Who was Rembrandt? Chapter 26- How Many Bridges are There in Amsterdam? Chapter 27- What is Poezenboot? Chapter 28- What is Vondelpark? Chapter 29- What is the Rijksmuseum? Chapter 30- How Old is the Royal Palace? Chapter 31- How Old is the Old Church? Chapter 32- How Far is the Port of Amsterdam from the Sea? Chapter 33- What do People Eat in Amsterdam? Chapter 34- How Many Canals are in Amsterdam? Chapter 35- What Language do They Speak in Amsterdam? Chapter 36- What is Amsterdam's Favourite Beverage? Chapter 37- How Do People Travel in Amsterdam? Chapter 38- What is the Amsterdam Tulip Festival? Chapter 39- How Old is Dam Square? Chapter 40- Are There Still Windmills in Amsterdam?

Download or read book Alaska written by James A. Michener and published by Dial Press. This book was released on 2013-12-17 with total page 1178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this sweeping epic of the northernmost American frontier, James A. Michener guides us through Alaska’s fierce terrain and history, from the long-forgotten past to the bustling present. As his characters struggle for survival, Michener weaves together the exciting high points of Alaska’s story: its brutal origins; the American acquisition; the gold rush; the tremendous growth and exploitation of the salmon industry; the arduous construction of the Alcan Highway, undertaken to defend the territory during World War II. A spellbinding portrait of a human community fighting to establish its place in the world, Alaska traces a bold and majestic saga of the enduring spirit of a land and its people. BONUS: This edition includes an excerpt from James A. Michener's Hawaii. Praise for Alaska “Few will escape the allure of the land and people [Michener] describes. . . . Alaska takes the reader on a journey through one of the bleakest, richest, most foreboding, and highly inviting territories in our Republic, if not the world. . . . The characters that Michener creates are bigger than life.”—Los Angeles Times Book Review “Always the master of exhaustive historical research, Michener tracks the settling of Alaska [in] vividly detailed scenes and well-developed characters.”—Boston Herald “Michener is still, sentence for sentence, writing’s fastest attention grabber.”—The New York Times

Download or read book Alaska River Guide written by Karen Jettmar and published by Menasha Ridge Press. This book was released on 2008-06-28 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The rich tapestry of Alaska is threaded together by 365,000 miles of waterways, from cascading mountain streams to meandering valley rivers, from the meltwaters of glaciers to broad rivers that empty into the sea. This guide profiles a wide variety of rivers from all over Alaska, concentrating on trips for intermediate boaters, and including a few major expeditions for the experienced river-runner. A section on gear outlines what to take into the backcountry.