Includes bibliographical references (page 46), filmography (page 46), and index. A frozen land -- The law of the land -- Then and now -- Local flavor. Located far to the north, Alaska's relative isolation from the rest of the country has helped it foster a unique local culture that makes it stand out from the other states. Readers will tour this icy state and see how its people live. They will also find out how the area was first settled, what events led to it becoming a state, how it is governed today, and more.

1. Alaska -- Juvenile literature.; 2. Alaska -- History -- Juvenile literature.; 3. Alaska -- Description and travel -- Juvenile literature.;