A Child's Alaska

By Claire Rudolf Murphy

Book Overview

A Child's Alaska is a visual feast for young adventurers who want to see for themselves what makes the Last Frontier so special. From totem poles to summer berry-picking from sled dog racing to wild animals they may see, this educational book will give readers an unforgettable Alaskan experience. Here in words, photographs, and illustrations, young readers will learn and see about how they ride their bicycles on ice and snow, watch the magical dancing trails of the Northern lights in the night sky, and watch a thousand-pound moose eat all the cabbages in the backyard garden. What is bigger than Texas, California and Montana put together? Alaska, of course. Where do school buses need snow tires and special electric heaters so they can start their engines? Alaska, of course. For children, grand children, and visiting children, this is a great way to learn more about Alaska for young readers.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0882408593
• ISBN13: 9780882408590
• Release Date: March 2012
• Publisher: West Margin Press
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.4" x 9.9"
• Age Range: 7 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 8

Customer Reviews

A Unique look at Alaska

What I enjoy about Claire Rudolf Murhpy's works,are how she picks a unique viewpoint of a place. As with her Children of Alcatraz, this book allows you to look into a land where you normally see it from an adults point-of-view. Children of all ages will enjoy reading this book and learning about the 49th state.

Accurate information & beautiful photos!

This is an excellent book for children and adults to learn more about Alaska. It is beautifully photographed. We lived in Fairbanks, AK for 19 years! We gave it as a Christmas gift to our family members. Well cone.