Teen Nonfiction Books
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Jon Van Zyle’s Iditarod Memories: 40th Anniversary Edition of Official Race Art |
Stories by: Jona Van Zyle Art by: Jon Van Zyle (2016) |
A celebration of Jon Van Zyle’s annual Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race posters. Includes posters, lithographs, and stories from the trail. |
Togo and Leonhard | Pam Flowers (2020) |
This fictional biography is the story of Leonard Seppela and his lead dog, Togo. Amongst their many accomplishments was running the longest leg of the Serum Run. |
Woodsong | Gary Paulsen (1990) |
Gary Paulsen’s experiences as he trains and ultimately runs the Iditarod dogsled race. Paulsen vividly describes the effects of bone-chilling cold, physical exhaustion, and the spirit of competitiveness that dominates the event. Grades 6 and up Lexile 1030 Fountas & Pinnell: T |