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School Library Journal
Reviewed on April 1, 2007
Gr 4-7 This book blends poetry, factual paragraphs, and silly "Cheechako [outsider] tips" ("Stay upwind from whales: they exhale what Alaskans call 'fish farts'") to cover Alaska's history, economy, and nature. The writing is clear and informative, and the author's love of Alaska is infectious. She writes in an inviting...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2007
This introduction to the "Great Land" covers Alaska's unique history, landscape, and wildlife. Each spread includes a short poem, fact-packed...Log In or Sign Up to Read More