TY - BOOK AU - Mikoley,Kate TI - The Iditarod T2 - Race for your life! SN - 9781538259047 PY - 2021/// CY - New York PB - Gareth Stevens Publishing KW - Iditarod (Race) KW - Juvenile literature KW - Sled dog racing KW - Illustrated works KW - lcgft N1 - 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 N2 - "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"-- ER -