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The Iditarod / by Kate Mikoley.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Hot topics (Gareth Stevens Publishing)Publisher: New York : Gareth Stevens Publishing, 2021Edition: First editionDescription: 32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781538259047
  • 1538259044
  • 9781538259023
  • 1538259028
  • 9781538259030
  • 1538259036
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
Mushing through the snow -- The trail -- Saving the day -- Parents of the race -- Dog teams -- The sled -- The famed event -- Gear checklist.
Summary: "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"-- Provided by publisher.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 798.83 M636 Available 33111010453385
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

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 will learn 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.

Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.

Mushing through the snow -- The trail -- Saving the day -- Parents of the race -- Dog teams -- The sled -- The famed event -- Gear checklist.

"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"-- Provided by publisher.

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