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"Glaciers, mountains, rivers, forests, tundra: a landscape rich with places that have never felt the tread of human feet, and it thrills me not because I could break first ground, because such ground remains unbroken."

- Kim Heacox
In Denali

Alaska Books (Cont.)

Bear Story:
A Rhyme from A to Zzzz's
By Joy Martin
Illustrator Shannon Cartwright

Follow the adventures of a mother grizzly and her two mischievous cubs as they awaken from their winter den. They explore their surroundings throughout the seasons, finally returning to den for another winter's sleep with mom. Told in 26 rhyming verses, presented in alphabetical order. Each rhyme is shown in print and school script. Perfect for home schooling.

8.5 x 10.75 inches, 32 pages.
Softcover $9.95.Hardcover Originally $15.95. Web special $9.95.

Ol' 556:
Alaska's Mighty Steam Engine
By Shannon Cartwright
Illustrator Shannon Cartwright

Ol' 556 celebrates the Alaska Railroad's early days when courageous men and powerful steam engines battled nature to keep the line open. In the late 1940's, the steam engines were gradually replaced by the new diesel-electric locomotives, but Ol' 556 comes back to life to save the passengers from a horrible fate in this dramatic tale that will thrill boys and girls alike. Also includes a wealth of historic photos and other educational information sure to please train buffs and hobbiests. Shannon is one of Alaska's most popular childrens book illustrators and rides the Alaska Railroad to reach her cabin in the woods. She talked to many Alaska trainmen while gathering material for this unique book.

8.5 x 11 inches, 44 pages.
Softcover $11.95.Hardcover $16.95.

	Train Story by Shannon Cartwright Rhyming verses tell about a magical train ride on the Alaska Railroad. Brightly illustrated animals are the passengers and crew and wave to the Alaska wildlife seen out of the windows. For ages 2-6.
5.5 x 6.5 inches, 26 pages. Board book $8.95.

	Alaska 1 2 3 Colors and Numbers Learn your colors and numbers from 1 to 12 in this delightful children's board-style book. Bright, whimsical illustrations of bears, moose, ravens, caribou and other animals by one of Alaska's most popular artists keep youngsters interested in learning. By Shannon Cartwright.
5 x 6 inches, 26 pages. Board book $7.95.

	Alaska's ABC Bears by Shannon Cartwright The antics of Alaska's three bears - polar, black and grizzly, help teach the alphabet from A to Z. Both capital and small letters are included. Shannon is one of Alaska's most popular childrens book illustrators.
5 x 6 inches, 26 pages. Board book $7.95.

The Eagle Lady

By Cary Anderson
80-year old Jean Keene has fed an enormous gathering of eagles at the Homer Spit in Alaska every winter morning for 25 years. Her daily congregation of more than 200 wild eagles has even made Ripley's Believe It or Not! Author and photographer Cary Anderson illustrates Keene's fascinating life among the eagles and recounts her little-known, earlier days as a rodeo daredevil.

6x9 inches, 72 pages. Hardcover $15.95.

Denali National Park:
Guide to Hiking, Photography & Camping by Ike Waits

The complete park "insider's guide" to dayhiking, backpacking, photography and camping in Alaska's top tourist destination. "Get off the bus!" is the author's best advice for your visit to Denali National Park. Detailed descriptions, hiking maps, photo tips, contact info, & bibliography for trips ranging from 30 minutes to a week. Now includes 3 hikes in Denali State Park.

6 x 9 inches, 256 pages. Softcover Revised 2010 - 3rd Edition $21.95

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