sled dog racing

Describes the life and work of sled dogs as well as sled dog racing.

Fifteen-year-old Baby's last chance at foster care is with the Potters, and while she likes them and enjoys learning to race their sled dogs, she feels she should go back on the streets with her boyfriend if she cannot find the mother who has deserted her again.

The author tells the story of how she became the first woman to win the 1,100 mile Iditarod Sled Dog Race in 1985.

Explains the history of the Iditarod sled dog race from Anchorage to Nome, Alaska. Offers information on qualifying, the route, the rules, and the dangers of the race. Includes profiles of famous mushers and dogs, color photographs, fact boxes, and a glossary.

An account of Alaska's grueling, 1200-mile Iditarod dog sled race, recently won by a woman for the first time.

"Puppy Yukon is the only female in her litter, and she has high energy. Could she be a leader in the sled dog team? Trainer Roberta works with the puppies. Yukon is smarter and faster than her brothers. Roberta thinks Yukon can help lead the team!"--Dust jacket.

Discusses the history of dogsled racing, types of racing, necessary equipment, and the intense training of the sled dogs. Describes the strict rules of the ISDA which are designed to protect the sled dogs and prevent any type of animal abuse. Includes color photos, a glossary, an index, and the "lingo.".

Relates the story of a fifteen-year-old Alaskan boy and his dogs as they prepare for and then run the 158-mile course of the Junior Iditarod Race.

Scooby-Doo and the gang investigate when a sled dog disappears before a race.

Even though he is the runt of the litter from her father's prize sled-racing dog, ten-year-old Rachel plans to train her puppy to become a champion racer and determines to track him down when he mysteriously disappears.