Bibliograph

Alaska, past and present, Joanne Mattern

Type

Label

Alaska, past and present, Joanne Mattern

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Alaska

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

Joanne Mattern

Series statement

United States : past and present

Sub title

past and present

Summary

Known as the "Last Frontier" and the "Land of the Midnight Sun," Alaska is a fascinating state for students to study. This book covers all the basics that students need to know about the forty-ninth state including its geography, history, government, and notable people. It also describes Alaska's major industries over the years, from the great gold rushes of the turn of the century to the oil industry of today. Every chapter contains a sidebar devoted to the theme of past contrasting with the present... A timeline of important events and a listing of key facts about Alaska are also included

Target audience

juvenile

Classification