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The Iditarod: Story of the Last Great Race

Author: Young, Ian

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 3.9
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 2754
Points per Word 0.000182
Page Count 48
Points per Page 0.010417

Description

This book recalls the history of the Iditarod dogsled race, including some of its greatest mushers and dogs, and explains how teams and volunteers prepare for and run this famous Alaskan race.

Quick Summary

This nonfiction book explores the history of the Iditarod dogsled race, detailing famous mushers and their dog teams while explaining how competitors and volunteers prepare for the grueling 1,000-mile Alaskan race. The book covers themes of perseverance, the bond between mushers and their dogs, and survival in extreme Arctic conditions. If your child enjoys animal stories with real history like "Stone Fox" by D. A. R. J小女孩 they'll appreciate learning about these legendary dogsled athletes and the volunteers who keep the race running. The book works well for 4th-5th graders reading at a 3.9 AR level who are interested in sports history, animal nonfiction, or survival stories.