alaska

Text and illustrations look at the annual Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Alaska.

After beating a classmate into a coma, a fifteen-year-old boy from an abusive home is banished to a remote Alaskan island as part of a Native American sentencing alternative, where he is mauled by a legendary white bear and, while struggling to survive, begins to find humility and take responsibility for his actions.

"In 1942 13-year-olds Izzy and Matt become trapped on an Japanese-occupied Aleutian island when the rest of the American population is evacuated and must survive on their own for the duration of World War II"--Provided by publisher.

Photographs and simple text examines different glaciers around the world, how they are formed, their effects on surrounding landscapes, life around glaciers for people and animals, and other related topics.

After his anger erupts into violence, Cole, in order to avoid going to prison, agrees to participate in a sentencing alternative based on the native American Circle Justice, and he is sent to a remote Alaskan Island where an encounter with a huge Spirit Bear changes his life.

"In small-town Alaska in the 1990s, high school senior Meri's determination to escape for a more exciting place wanes as she struggles with family, grief, friends, and hormones."--Provided by publisher.

After his anger erupts into violence, Cole, in order to avoid going to prison, agrees to participate in a sentencing alternative based on the native American Circle Justice, and he is sent to a remote Alaskan Island where an encounter with a huge Spirit Bear changes his life.

A blend of fact and fiction introduces readers to the annual Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Alaska.

Returning to her small Alaska home town after her bipolar best friend's death, Corey uncovers chilling secrets about the townspeople and their treatment of Kyra prior to her drowning.