Sherwonit, Bill

Photographs and text chronicle the history of the 1,100-mile Iditarod Sled Dog Race from Anchorage to Nome, from its pioneer origins and first Native and rural mushers, to the rise of early champions and the record-breakers of modern times.

Provides photographs and descriptions of the three species of bear found in Alaska, including the black bear, polar bear, and brown bear, each with information on behavior, yearly cycle, ecological niche, and relationship with humans, and includes advice on where to see bears in Alaska, and maps.

Photographs and text chronicle the history of the 1,100-mile Iditarod Sled Dog Race from Anchorage to Nome, from its pioneer origins and first Native and rural mushers, to the rise of early champions and the record-breakers of modern times.