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Sled dog racing / Danielle Haynes.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Life on the edge (PowerKids Press)Publisher: New York : PowerKids Press, 2024Copyright date: ©2024Description: 32 pages : color illustrations, map ; 24 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781642827248
  • 164282724X
  • 9781642827231
  • 1642827231
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
Hop on the sled -- Challenges of the race -- Rules of the race -- Time to train -- Choosing a sled -- Loading up the gear -- Weather on the trail -- Checking in -- Danger in the snow -- Crossing the finish line.
Summary: The Arctic region of Earth is known for sub-zero temperatures and brutal, harsh weather. But some people-and their dogs-choose to brave the deadly conditions all in the name of fun and competition. Sled dog racing is a popular winter sport involving special kinds of dogs who tolerate cold temperatures well. In this book, young readers will learn all about why some people choose to train these dogs to compete in popular races all over the Arctic. Breathtaking photos and factual sidebars will draw readers' interest and imagination.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Shelving location Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction New 798.83 H424 Checked out 07/02/2024 33111011250947
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

The Arctic region of Earth is known for sub-zero temperatures and brutal, harsh weather. But some people--and their dogs--choose to brave the deadly conditions all in the name of fun and competition. Sled dog racing is a popular winter sport involving special kinds of dogs who tolerate cold temperatures well. In this book, young readers will learn all about why some people choose to train these dogs to compete in popular races all over the Arctic. Breathtaking photos and factual sidebars will draw readers' interest and imagination.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Hop on the sled -- Challenges of the race -- Rules of the race -- Time to train -- Choosing a sled -- Loading up the gear -- Weather on the trail -- Checking in -- Danger in the snow -- Crossing the finish line.

The Arctic region of Earth is known for sub-zero temperatures and brutal, harsh weather. But some people-and their dogs-choose to brave the deadly conditions all in the name of fun and competition. Sled dog racing is a popular winter sport involving special kinds of dogs who tolerate cold temperatures well. In this book, young readers will learn all about why some people choose to train these dogs to compete in popular races all over the Arctic. Breathtaking photos and factual sidebars will draw readers' interest and imagination.

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