Read through the states in these Alaska Children’s books. Learn about wildlife, what life is like, as well as a fun story about dogs saving lives. Alaska is a beautiful state with so many Unique features from the other 49 states.
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Activity Suggestions:
Aurora Borealis Art – try this pastel method or this watercolor method.
Books:
Under Alaska’s Midnight Sun by Deb Vanesse
Is there anything more strange than to think of months of 24 hour sunlight or months of darkness? Read this Alaskan children’s book to get a sense for what these strange seasons may be like.
Mama, Do You love me? by Barbara M. Joosse
This sweet board book is great to add into an Alaskan study if you have younger children learning alongside the family.
Up on Denali by Shelley Gill
Read about Denali, also know as Mt. McKinley: the tallest mountain in North America. Learn about the flora and fauna, wildlife, and other science in this charming children’s book.
The Alaska Mother Goose by Shelley Gill
Meet Alaska’s wildlife in this beautifully illustrated Alaska Children’s Book. This charming book of rhymes will have something for all ages.
A Child’s Alaska by Claire Rudolph Murphy
Children will learn about how children in Alaska live; what they see and do. With many photos of the landscape, wildlife, and culture, children will get a good sense of what Alaska is like.
The Great Serum Race: Blazing the Iditarod Trail by Debbie S. Miller
In The Great Serum Race, join this team of dogs as they make an impossible journey to save lives. This is the story of Balto and Togo.
Togo By Robert Blake
If the Great Serum Race wasn’t enough for you, Read more about Togo, one of the heroes.
The Bravest Dog Ever: The True story of Balto
Another dog hero story, read about Balto and how he helped save lives by being strong, brave, and so smart.
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Seeing the Northern lights is high on the bucket list of many people. Be sure to read about them and see here for a video.