Racing Sled Dogs [Library Binding]

Michael L. Cooper (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up

Provides a lively history of sled-dog racing from its humble beginnings to the present. "Surveys the historical development of this sport of canine athletes and its present day popularity with amateurs and professionals throughout Alaska, Canada, and the northern states." -- Booklist

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-6-- The history of sled dog racing in North America, the dog-training required for the sport, and the various breeds that are used for racing. The opening gives a feel for the sport as it focuses on the 1983 Iditarod, the famous 1100-mile Anchorage to Nome, Alaska, race that was won by a woman for the first time that year. Surprisingly clear black-and-white historical photos are interspersed with contemporary ones that show the dogs and people in action. The focus is limited to racing, and even then there are some gaps. For example, details on the types of sleds used, hitches other than the seven or eight dog gang hitch, and the commands and strategies for racing are not given. A broader look can be found in Brigid Casey and Wendy Haugh's Sled Dogs (Dodd, 1983; o.p.), which covers breeds (including the Samoyed, not mentioned in Cooper's book), and racing in addition to other duties of sled dogs, both past and present. --Susan Schuller, Milwaukee Public Library
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Library Binding: 73 pages
• Publisher: Clarion Books (October 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0899194990
• ISBN-13: 978-0899194998
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 6.7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,339,994 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Michael L. Cooper is a writer living in Louisville, Kentucky. For more information about him and his books visit michaellcooper.com. Thanks. MLC