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Tongass, one of the world's largest temperate rainforests, extends throughout southeast Alaska. This unique ecosystem has provided food and shelter to the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian peoples for thousands of years. Explore Tongass forest and sea, plants, trees, animals, and marine life, interwoven with Northwest Coast stories, culture and traditions. (Picture book)
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The songs of the frogs are silent, but one frog calls to the chief’s daughter to follow her under the lake. There, a house shakes with fire and smoke, and the girl meets Volcano Woman. Gorgeously illustrated. (Picture book)
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A storm washes
the Haida chief's son into a strange village, the realm of the killer
whale people. Finely dressed people give the boy a blanket to wear,
fish to eat, and they dance and feast, until the boy thinks of his
own home. This is a gem. (Picture book)
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Six different colorful masks to wear – Kwakiutl, Tlingit, Haida hawk, groundhog, family crest and dance masks. Just punch them out and put them on. (Activity book)
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When all was the world was in darkness, clever Raven stole the sun and gave it to the people. Raven flies to the shining house of the Sky Chief and tricks him into showing where the ball of light is hidden. Beautifully told, with fabulous illustrations.
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Stickeen
John Muir, Connell Rubay, Christopher Canyon
In 1880 John Muir set out to explore the glaciers of southeastern Alaska, bringing along his dog Stickeen. Stickeen followed Muir wherever he went, crossing icy rivers, climbing mountains, leaping over crevasses, even walking across a thin ice bridge too dangerous for a dog or man. Bravery and friendship in the Alaskan wilderness, gorgeously illustrated. (Picture book)
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More children's books on other Alaska pages |