Description |
48 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm |
Note |
"From one of the coldest regions on earth come the mighty sled dogs of the Iditarod. With long hours, freezing temperatures, and treacherous climbs, discover how the mushers and their amazing dogs manage to complete (and win) this grueling race across Alaska"--P. [4] of cover. |
Summary |
Introduces the Iditarod sled dog race, describing the brutal elements that challenge competitors, profiling the dogs whose history dates back to the famous Balto, and offering insight into how Iditarod dogs are trained to work as a team. |
Audience |
1140L Lexile |
Note |
1140L Lexile |
Study Program |
Accelerated Reader MG 5.7 1 156468 |
Note |
Accelerated Reader MG 5.7 1 156468 |
Subject |
Iditarod (Race) -- Juvenile literature.
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Sled dog racing -- Alaska -- Juvenile literature.
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Sled dogs -- Training -- Juvenile literature.
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Added Title |
Sled dogs of the Iditarod |
ISBN |
9780545494786 (pbk.) |
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0545494788 (pbk.) |
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