Alaska's Dog Heroes: True Stories of Remarkable Canines

by Shelley Gill, illustrated by Robin James

Paperback

Balto, Togo, Tekla, Stickeen--some of the real-life dog heroes from the pages of Alaska's history whose exciting stories are told in this beautifully illustrated book.  Follow these dogs as they traverse the mountains in winter with deliveries of life-saving medicine to remote villages, fight off attacking bears, and find lost children.  Alaskan canines perform amazing deeds that exhibit intelligence, stamina, loyalty, and heroism--plus they offer friendly and furry companionship to their owners.