Aleutian Adventure | 
 enlarge | Author: Jon Bowermaster
Publisher: National Geographic Children's Books
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 877438
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 64
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 11.2 x 9.4 x 0.5
ISBN: 0792279999
Dewey Decimal Number: 797.1224097984
EAN: 9780792279990
ASIN: 0792279999
Publication Date: March 1, 2001
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Condition: All proceeds benefit inner city ministry in Lexington, KY. Brand New, Dust jacket, book mint; gift condition quick ship
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 Four stars for its little-addressed subject matter September 29, 2005
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This is not a flawless book, by any means. The author dumbs the writing down just a little too much for a suggested audience of "Ages 10 & up," the book shifts randomly from past to present tense, and there's at least one paragraph that's repeated almost word for word more than once.
But, that said, it's one of the ONLY books about the Aleutian Islands, and as far I can tell, is the ONLY book period about kayaking along them. For that alone, it's worth a lot.
One of my dreams is to kayak from Anchorage, Alaska to Russia, along the Aleutian peninsula and the Aleutian Islands, and in my research for this trip I've come across very few books on the topic. My wife found this one for me.
Not only does this book contain some beautiful photos (by Barry Tessman, R.I.P), but it gives a good idea of the dangerousness of the waters, of the area's history, of the general terrain, and of the preparations neccesary for such a trip.
It's a quick read, but for those in love with Alaska or this area in particular, it will haunt you for days.
 Students love this! March 13, 2001
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
As a fourth grade teacher in the central California foothills, I am always looking for nonfiction titles with high interest for my classroom. A friend bought this book from Barry Tessman's widow and I immediately ordered a copy. We study Explorers and Geographers as part of our 4th grade curriculum and this book leads into a great discussion about modern day exploring. Pictures and maps are easy to read, text and font grade-appropriate, natural history and wildlife pictures very appealing.
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