The mystery of Norm Lewis's disappearance is thought to be solved with the spring thaw when his Cessna is discovered half submerged in the waters of an isolated Alaskan lake, but state trooper Alex Jensen is handed another riddle when the only body found in the plane is an unidentified woman, apparently dead of bullet wounds, and Norm is nowhere to be found.
Lucy helps her grandfather, and her entire community, recall the traditional dance festivals that they used to enjoy before the outsiders came. Includes author's note on the history of traditional Yupik dance festivals.
A thirteen-year-old Eskimo girl runs away from her arranged marriage in search of a new, modern life in San Francisco and gets lost in Alaska's North Slope region, where she is gradually welcomed into a wolf pack, fights the elements for her survival, and faces her inner conflict regarding her identity.
Television personality Jeff Corwin takes the reader on an expedition through the harsh environment of Alaska, and introduces some of the diverse wildlife found there, including moose, sea otters, black bears, and giant Pacific octopus.
An introduction to Alaska that describes the geography, history, and social conditions; and includes a drawing activity, a time line that highlights important events, additional facts, and important figures. Presented in English and Spanish.
Contains chronologically arranged profiles of twelve women from nineteenth century Alaska who broke traditional roles and social norms to reach new heights of achievement, including Harriet Smith Pullen, Lois Hudson Allen, Clara Hickman Rust, and more.
