sled dog racing

For a rugged outdoor man and his family, life in northern Minnesota is a wild experience involving wolves, deer, and the sled dogs that make their way of life possible. Includes an account of the author's first Iditarod, a dogsled race across Alaska.

Little Willy hopes to pay the back taxes on his grandfather's farm with the purse from a dog sled race he enters.

In spite of tremendous odds, a ten-year-old boy and his dog are determined to win a dogsled race and the five-hundred-dollar prize.

"Every year, dozens of mushers and even more dogs take part in an icy dogsled race across Alaska, crossing mountain ranges and frozen bodies of water. The Iditarod, often referred to as the "last great race on Earth," is a unique event with a rich history. Readers of this innovative volume learn all about this wild race and see how racers overcome incredible obstacles along the way. Low-level text helps struggling readers understand this high-interest event, while colorful photographs give readers an up-close look at the race's harsh course"--.

"This 40th anniversary . . . collection includes Jon's first 40 years of Iditarod posters, and, published for the first time ever, 40 years of limited edition lithographs. With stories written by his wife, Jona Van Zyle, each poster and print has many themes--encounters with wolves, treacherous frozen river, and blinding blizzards; the bond between mushers and dogs, village checkpoints, the role of women, the support of volunteers including the veterinarians and the Iditarod Air Force, and finally the thrill of crossing the finish line in Nome"--Publisher.

"Paw wants to be part of a dogsled team more than anything in the world. But he is only a little husky, much smaller than the rest ... can this little husky find the strength and speed to save [a] boy all by himself?"--Back cover.

"This title is complete with historical and modern photographs, as well as a glossary and a closer look at the rules for mushers and their dog teams. Learn all about the history and cultural significance that the exciting Iditarod race event holds around the world today"--OCLC.

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

"Jack and Annie travel back in time to 1925 Nome, Alaska, where they meet Balto, the famous sled dog, and help save the town from illness"--.

"Jake and Kamik are finally ready to run their first dogsled race with a full team! But there is a lot to do to prepare, and Jake must follow his uncle's instructions if he and his dogs are going to be ready for the early spring race"--Back cover.