Download or read book Alaska America s Wildest State written by John Schwieder and published by . This book was released on 2008-11-01 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Big Alaska written by Debbie S. Miller and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2006-03-01 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gives a tour of America's last frontier from a bald eagle's point of view, flying over incredible natural wonders such as the tallest mountain in North America and the largest temperate rain forest and showing the flora and fauna that calls Alaska home. Teacher's Guide available.
Download or read book American Wilderness Alaska and the National Parks 1865 1890 written by Wesley Windsor and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-09-02 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alaska—America's forty-ninth state—has a long and rich history. Beginning with the Native people who first made their homes there, the inhabitants have benefited from Alaska's bountiful resources. Alaska's gold, fish, and lumber have all contributed to America's economy. Some people wonder, however, if Alaska's greatest natural resource might be her untouched wilderness areas. Our National Parks are another one of our great resources. How should land be used? To whom does it belong? Who should decide? Questions like these have played a major role in shaping the United States—and they continue to do so today. America's National Parks are just one answer to these questions.
Download or read book Alaska written by Marcia Amidon Lusted and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2010-08-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This captivating book takes students on a journey to America's largest state, Alaska. Dazzling photographs and information on the state's history, native peoples, and natural wonders will excite curious readers.
Download or read book Explore the States Alaska written by and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The U.S. Library of Congress presents information about the state of Alaska as part of the Explore the States section of America's Story from America's Library. The library highlights the state's history, nickname, and claims to fame and offers images of the state and its flag. Stories are provided about the state's heritage, indigenous peoples, geography, and more.
Download or read book Wildest Alaska written by Philip L. Fradkin and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2001-06-18 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twenty-five years ago Philip L. Fradkin read a book about a remote bay on the Gulf of Alaska coast. The noted environmental historian was attracted by the threads of violence woven through the natural and human histories of Lituya Bay. Could these histories be related, and if so, how? The attempt to define the power of this wild place was a tantalizing and, as it turned out, dangerous quest. This compelling and eerie memoir tells of Fradkin's odyssey through recorded human history and eventually to the bay itself, as he explores the dark and unyielding side of nature. Natural forces have always dominated Lituya Bay. Immense storms, powerful earthquakes, huge landslides, and giant waves higher than the world's tallest skyscrapers pound the whale-shaped fjord. Compelling for its deadly beauty, the bay has attracted visitors over time, but it has never been mastered by them. Its seasonal occupants throughout recorded history—Tlingit Indians, European explorers, gold miners, and coastal fishermen seeking a harbor of refuge—have drowned, gone mad, slaughtered fur-bearing animals with abandon, sifted the black sand beaches for minute particles of gold, and murdered each other. Only a hermit found peace there. Then the author and his small son visited the bay and were haunted by a grizzly bear. As an environmental writer for the Los Angeles Times and western editor of Audubon magazine, Fradkin has traveled from Tierra del Fuego to the North Slope of Alaska. But nothing prepared him for Lituya Bay, a place so powerful it turned one person's hair white. This story resonates with echoes of Melville, Poe, and Conrad as it weaves together the human and natural histories of a beautiful and wild place.
Download or read book Small Feet Big Land written by Erin McKittrick and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2013-08-26 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CLICK HERE to download the first chapter from Small Feet, Big Land * Sequel to 2009’s top-selling A Long Trek Home: 400 Miles by Boot, Raft, and Ski * Unique narrative combination of thrilling adventure with the challenges of bringing small children along * An accessible window into life on America’s “Last Frontier” Small Feet, Big Land follows the expeditions and daily life of a family of four: Erin McKittrick and her husband, Hig, lifelong adventure trekkers, set out to explore the vast and remote wild corners of Alaska with their two young children in tow. After trekking thousands of miles through harsh and beautiful wilderness together, Erin and Hig must adjust to the short attention span — and short legs — of a toddler and the weight of a newborn baby, as they walk Alaska’s rapidly changing coastline. While visiting remote Arctic villages, touring a zinc mine, and exploring for two months on one of Alaska’s largest glaciers, Erin sees the dramatic effects of climate change on the landscape around her, and considers the very different world in which her children may live one day. Whether huddling in the pelting rain, facing a curious grizzly bear, eating whale blubber with new friends, or picking berries on the sunny tundra their unconventional adventures draw Erin’s family — and readers — closer together as they explore the intersection of wilderness and industry in America’s wildest state. Erin McKittrick and her husband, Hig, have walked over 7,000 miles through Alaska’s trackless wilderness. Their journey from Seattle to the Aleutians is chronicled in Erin’s first book, A Long Trek Home: 4,000 Miles by Boot, Raft, and Ski. In between expeditions, they are raising their children a stone’s throw from the wilderness in a yurt in Seldovia, Alaska. They are the founders of ground truth trekking, a nonprofit that uses science and adventure to further the conversation about Alaska environment issues: www.groundtruthtrekking.org/blog.
Download or read book Alaska written by America the Beautiful Press and published by . This book was released on 2019-06-08 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ALASKA. State nickname: The Last Frontier. Mottos: North to the Future. State song: Alaska's Flag. AK became a state in 1959. Its capital is Juneau. Its largest city is Anchorage. Alaska's official languages include 20 indigenous languages: Inupiaq, Siberian Yupik, Central Alaskan Yup'ik, Alutiiq, Unangax, Dena'ina, Deg Xinag, Holikachuk, Koyukon, Upper Kuskokwim, Gwich'in, Tanana, Upper Tanana, Tanacross, Hän, Ahtna, Eyak, Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian. Alaska is the largest state in the United States, over twice the size of Texas, the next largest state. This book measures 6x9 inches (15.24 cm x 22.86 cm). Paperback matte cover. 100 pages of white lined journal paper. Click on Author, AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL PRESS, to view all 50 of The United States of America, and buy books for family & friends!
Download or read book Alaska written by Leslie Strudwick and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The United States of America is made up of many states and territories. The Discover America series uses exciting images and informative text to guide readers through the history, landscape, and identity of each U.S. state, territory, and district. --Amazon.
Download or read book Alaska 49th State written by and published by . This book was released on 1957 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book In the Alaskan Wilderness written by George Byron Gordon and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join Gordon on his 1906 expedition to the remote wilderness of Alaska, where he set out to explore and document the region's flora, fauna, and indigenous cultures. From his encounters with grizzly bears to his visits to the villages of the Tlingit and Haida people, Gordon's account is full of vivid detail and keen insight. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the natural and cultural history of this fascinating part of the world. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Alaska Travel Guide written by Arianna Young and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-06-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Alaska travel guide is the ultimate resource for exploring the Last Frontier. Filled with expert advice, insider tips, and stunning imagery, this comprehensive guide is perfect for anyone planning a trip to Alaska. This guide provides the information you need to have an unforgettable experience. From budget-friendly options to luxury accommodations, the guide includes recommendations for lodging, dining, and activities across the state. Detailed maps and itineraries make planning your trip a breeze, while in-depth cultural and historical information provides a deeper understanding of Alaska's unique identity and place in the world. With this guide in hand, you'll be ready to embark on the adventure of a lifetime in America's largest and wildest state.
Download or read book Alaska People And Places Facts And Picture Book For Children written by Bold Kids and published by FASTLANE LLC. This book was released on 2022-03-07 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When you're planning your next family vacation, it can be fun to learn about the state of Alaska. The largest state in the United States, Alaska is twice the size of Texas and four times the size of California. It's also the size of five European countries combined. Listed below are a few facts about the state that you'll want to know as a kid. There are so many facts about the beautiful, diverse landscape of Alaska that you'll be able to fill a child's mind with information on this beautiful destination.First of all, Alaska is the smallest state in the U.S. It is the second largest by area, after Hawaii. Interestingly, it was purchased from Russia in 1867. The state was incorporated in 1959. Although it is remote, it is also a planned territory and is home to several forests. With an incredible coastline, this place is a wonderful place to visit for your family vacation. And remember, your kids will love the facts about this unique state!If you're looking for an out-of-the-way vacation spot, consider traveling to Alaska. This state boasts spectacular scenery, including one of the world's longest mountain ranges and the highest glaciers. Its pristine waters and plentiful wildlife make it a perfect place for kids to explore. And with over 6,000 miles of coastline, there are a variety of outdoor activities and attractions for kids to explore.
Download or read book The Wild Side of Alaska written by Donna Morang and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2013-06-13 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Donna Morang's memoir of Alaska begins in 1968 as she travels the Alcan Highway from Montana to Fairbanks, Alaska. However, this is only the beginning of her lifelong dream of hunting and fishing in the Last Frontier of Alaska. She will take you to the Brooks Range, north of the arctic circle, where she and her mate hunt for dall sheep, come face-to-face with a grizzly bear that wants to eat them, and an angry moose trying to trample her hunting partner. Return to the Brooks Range to live with Donna, her mate, and one-year-old daughter in a cabin deep in the wilderness while mining for the elusive gold. Live an authentic life in the Bush of Alaska (The Bush is a term Alaskans use to describe regions of the state not connected to civilization) where she bakes her own bread, has no electricity, no running water, and wolves try to eat her baby. Fish along side her in the famous Katmai and Resurrection Bay, or do some crazy dip-net fishing for salmon at Chitna, Alaska. Catch a few grayling, salmon, or norhtern pike, and float the Delta river where she almost lost her life. Fly in small airplanes over the Brooks Range to view forest fires waiting to trap them in the wilderness, or hold on tight as they cruise over the majestic Prince William Sound to land on Hitchenbrook Island, and hunt for Alaskan brown bear. Return to the new life-style in the wild and wooly north after the discovery of oil, and the not-so-civilized changes to the Last Great Frontier of Alaska. As author David VanDyke says, "The Wild Side of Alaska will pull you in and keep you laughing, crying and gasping at the amazing true story of one of the last real American frontier women. You won't want to miss this down-to-earth tale of woman versus wilderness.
Download or read book Alaska written by Bob Devine and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2014 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A tour of Alaska's history, landscape, geography, and culture includes photographs, illustrated sidebars, little-known facts, and maps as well as travel tips and practical recommendations for visitors to the forty-ninth state.
Download or read book The Great Alaska Nature Factbook written by Susan Ewing and published by Graphic Arts Books. This book was released on 2012-02-29 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guidebook is organized into three easy-to-read sections: animals, plants, and the natural features of Alaska which is the largest and most varied of all the states in America. Entries in each section are listed alphabetically. This book contains fascinating factoids, line art drawings, and a state map along with entertainingly written entries. Whether you live in Alaska or are just passing through, you’ll discover a gold mine of nuggets, facts, and information that will give you a deeper understanding about everything you may encounter from reindeer, puffins, and Dall sheep to taiga, pingos, and fjords.
Download or read book Alaskan Wilderness written by Tricia Brown and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This 224-page title uncovers America's last frontier, from its towering mountain ranges to its lakes, volcanoes, fjords and glaciers. Evocative essays profile Alaska's natural splendour and the adventurous forms of expedition on offer for penetrating its wildest extremes. Practical tips sections tell you how to prepare for a trip as well as plan transportation, accommodation and outfitters. The work is lavishly illustrated with more than 250 spectacular photographs and 16 specially commissioned maps.
