sled dogs

Ten-year-old Lizzie Peterson and her family go on a snowy vacation in Vermont, and when she meets an abandoned Husky named Bear, she rescues the animal during a storm and tries to help find it a home.

"A group of sled dogs must race to survive during a perilous journey across Antarctica"--Provided by publisher.

This title introduces young dog lovers to the sports of sled dog racing, covering everything from the history of the sport to conditioning, training, and competing. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a photo diagram, and a glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

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

"May sets out on the last great race on earth as excited as only a good sled dog could be with 1,049 miles of trail ahead of her. Then a mishap leaves the little sled dog lost and alone in the wilds of Alaska. Not particularly wise, brave, or big, May will somehow have to find her way home. It will take all her fortitude to do so."-- Jacket flap.

Buck, a dog that has been forced into the harsh life of a sled dog, befriends a man seeking his fortune in the Klondike gold fields, and must ultimately decide whether to stay with his master or obey his instinct to join the wolves.

Describes the life and work of sled dogs as well as sled dog racing.

Kara Evans describes her adventures as an Iditarod racer.

"A thirteen year old boy learns to train sled dogs in Northern Saskatchewan. Along with his team of dogs he learns important lessons in patience, focus, and self-discipline"--Publisher.

An introduction to sled dogs, explaining what they do and how they are trained.