Arctic Thunder

Arctic Thunder
Author: Robert Feagan
Publisher: Dundurn
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2010-10-04
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1459704630

Runner Up: Golden Eagle Children’s Choice Book Award Shortlisted: 2012 Manitoba Young Readers Choice Awards Mike Watson’s team has just won the Alberta Bantam Provincial box lacrosse championships. The euphoria of victory and plans for next season are short-lived when Mike’s father, a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, is transferred to Inuvik, Northwest Territories. The transition to life inside the Arctic Circle is a tough one for Mike, who is now fourteen. With temperatures as low as minus fifty degrees Celsius, a hulking monster named Joseph Kiktorak threatening him at every turn, and not a lacrosse ball in sight, Mike’s resentment at moving north escalates. As his friendships with local youth develop, Mike is introduced to the amazing spectacle and athleticism of traditional “Arctic Sports.” When his father witnesses the natural talent of Mike’s new friends, the idea of an Inuvik lacrosse team is born! With hearts full of desire, the motley group of athletes heads south to Alberta to participate in the Baggataway Lacrosse Tournament, and to face Mike’s former team, the St. Albert Rams.

Moon Alaska

Moon Alaska
Author: Don Pitcher
Publisher: Moon Travel
Total Pages: 602
Release: 2011-05-31
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1612380638

Travel writer and nature photographer Don Pitcher covers the best of Alaska, from fine dining in Anchorage to backpacking in Denali National Park. Pitcher also includes various travel strategies such as The Best of Alaska and Along the AlCan. Complete with details on where to view wildlife at the Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge and the best spots to kayak in Prince William Sound, Moon Alaska gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

The Greyhound

The Greyhound
Author: John Cooper
Publisher: Dundurn
Total Pages: 163
Release: 2011-06-22
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 145970245X

Fifteen-year-old Danny is a troubled kid, and trouble always seems to follow him. Things are changing just too fast his family has moved to a new town, his father is battling alcoholism, and Danny has a hair-trigger temper that causes him problems with the teachers and the other kids at his new school. But as they say, everybody can do at least one thing well, and for Danny its judo. The dojo is the one place where Dannys aggression can find an outlet, even as he tries to make sense of a life that seems way out of control. As he gets ready for an upcoming competition, things just might be on the upswing in Dannys life. Its all thanks to the arrival of a four-legged wonder, a remarkable greyhound named Long Shot that may hold the key to Danny finding both balance in his life and, especially, a greater understanding of his father.

The Nuclear North

The Nuclear North
Author: Susan Colbourn
Publisher: UBC Press
Total Pages: 266
Release: 2020-10-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 0774864001

Since the first atomic weapon was detonated in 1945, Canadians have debated not only the role of nuclear power in their uranium-rich land but also their country’s role in a nuclear world. The Nuclear North investigates critical questions in these ongoing debates. Should Canada belong to international alliances that depend on the threat of using nuclear weapons for their own security? Should Canadian-produced nuclear technologies be exported to potential proliferators? Does the country’s championing of arms control and disarmament on the global stage matter? What about the domestic costs of nuclear technologies and atomic research, including their impact on local communities and the environment? The contributors to this important collection consider how the atomic age has shaped Canadian policies at home and abroad. Their incisive assessment of the country’s nuclear history engages with much larger debates about national identity, Canadian foreign policy contradictions during the Cold War, and Canada’s place in the international order.

Thunder on the Tundra

Thunder on the Tundra
Author: Lew Freedman
Publisher: Graphic Arts Books
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2011-04-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0882408445

This is the moving story of high school students in an isolated village at the top of Alaska starting a football team. Against long odds the Whalers had to practice and play in extreme conditions and travel hundreds of miles from home when they went on the "road," flying for each game.They ended their first season victorious, while maintaining their subsistence hunter-gather culture.

Alaska

Alaska
Author: Traveler T Terpening
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides
Total Pages: 472
Release: 2010
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9781841622989

The only guide to feature the destinations in Alaska accessible by rail, car and ferry written by an author who grew up in Alaska and continues to live there today.

Iguana Boy and the Golden Toothbrush

Iguana Boy and the Golden Toothbrush
Author: James Bishop
Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2019-07-25
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1444950959

One Boy. One Disappointing Superpower. Can Dylan prove his worth, or will he be saving cats from trees FOREVER? The hilarious third book in the Iguana Boy series. Dylan, AKA Iguana Boy, EPICALLY FAILING his superhero missions. It's getting embarrassing now ... Fortunately, a MYSTERIOUS HERO is about to turn his luck around. BUT THEN, supervillain, MIND BENDER kidnaps all the superheroes and demands the government work flat out on a special GOLDEN TOOTHBRUSH! Can Iguana Boy save the day, ALONE? (with the help of his trusty iguanas!) Great to read aloud with children of 5+ and perfect for newly independent readers of 7+.

Moon Anchorage, Denali & the Kenai Peninsula

Moon Anchorage, Denali & the Kenai Peninsula
Author: Don Pitcher
Publisher: Moon Travel
Total Pages: 621
Release: 2016-05-10
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 163121277X

Moon Travel Guides: Find Your Adventure! Discover the rugged charms of The Last Frontier's mountains, glaciers, and rivers with Moon Anchorage, Denali & the Kenai Peninsula. Inside you'll find: Strategic itineraries for any timeline or budget, including five days in Anchorage, to a weekend in Denali National Park, and a two-week adventure exploring each region Curated advice for outdoor adventurers, culture mavens, wildlife enthusiasts, budget travelers, and more Must-see attractions and off-beat ideas for making the most of your trip: Embark on a day cruise to admire the stunning fjords, and watch brown bears catching wild salmon out of a river. Go snowboarding at a mountain resort, or hike through alpine forests. Dine on fresh king crab at the best restaurants in Anchorage, or catch your own halibut on a fishing expedition. Take an intrepid "flightseeing" tour to secluded glacier landings in Denali National Park, and discover the best spots to see the northern lights dance across the sky Honest advice on when to go, how to get around, and where to stay, from local author and Alaska expert Don Pitcher Full-color, vibrant photos and detailed maps throughout Detailed, thorough information including background on the landscape, climate, wildlife, and local culture With Moon Anchorage, Denali & the Kenai Peninsula's expert advice, myriad activities, and local insight on the best things to do and see, you can plan your trip your way. Craving more of Alaska? Check out Moon Alaska. Expanding your trip? Try Moon Vancouver & Canadian Rockies Road Trip or Moon Banff National Park.