SHELLEY GILL was the fifth woman to complete the Iditarod race. When she's not writing, Shelley travels to schools around the country where she covers a variety of topics--from whale watching to where her ideas come from. Gill was a founder and publisher of the Paws IV line of Alaskan children's books now owned by Sasquatch Books. The author lives in Homer, AK. Erik Brooksspent much of his childhood in Anchorage where he explored the outdoors. He has illustrated several children's book includingPolar PolkaandA Totem Tale.
A wonderful resource to spark and encourage children's interest in the natural world --Deanna Smith, Pender Country Public Library, NC