For a rugged outdoor man and his family, life in northern Minnesota is a wild experience involving wolves, deer, and the sled dogs that make their way of life possible. Includes an account of the author's first Iditarod, a dogsled race across Alaska.

"Every year, dozens of mushers and even more dogs take part in an icy dogsled race across Alaska, crossing mountain ranges and frozen bodies of water. The Iditarod, often referred to as the 'last great race on Earth,' is a unique event with a rich history. Readers of this . . . volume learn all about this wild race and see how racers overcome . . . obstacles along the way. Low-level text helps struggling readers understand this high-interest event,...

Describes the various breeds of Arctic dogs, and their demanding training for the high-endurance sport of dogsled racing.

Explores the nature and work of sled dogs, what kinds of breeds make sled dogs, and the history of dogsled racing.

An account of Alaska's grueling, 1200-mile Iditarod dog sled race, recently won by a woman for the first time.