Yukon Territory

Thirteen-year-old Tim and his brother come to strike it rich in the Yukon, climbing over the treacherous Chilkoot Pass, and boating down the Yukon River to Dawson City. Tim’s story is accompanied by historical information and photos, plus activities to do – make sourdough biscuits, carry a backpack, tie knots to load a mule, play solitaire to prevent cabin fever. (Illustrated chapter book)

In 1897, young Jason Hawthorn follows his brothers into the Klondike goldfields, carrying a thousand pound pack over the Chilkoot pass, and canoeing down the Yukon River. Nearly trampled by a moose, Jason is rescued by an old prospector, but will he survive the subarctic winter? (Chapter book)

And Jason's next adventure: Down the Yukon

Whisked back in time to 1898, Emily and Matt land at the bottom of the Chilkoot Pass, where they join up with a family going to Dawson City, climb up over the snowy summit, sail a boat through the rapids, and unexpectedly find gold.  (Easy reader)

Jack London's classic, in a graphic novel format – White Fang, part wolf, part dog, grows up learning how to brutally survive in the frozen Yukon Territory, even in dog-fights, until a kind-hearted man rescues him. Good for older kids. (Graphic novel)

On a moonlit night, a dog musher harnesses the sled dogs, and goes out for a run in the crisp, cold snow. The sled whips through the trees with no sound but the song of the runners and the soft jungle of the dogs' collars.  There's nothing quite so beautiful as a night run.  (Picture book)

Author takes a canoe down the Yukon River to the Klondike gold fields, following the same route as the prospectors. Starting in Whitehorse, he paddles for 460 miles, past deserted mining camps and cabins, following the shape of this mighty river. (Picture book)

Vibrant story of kids in the Yukon – panning for gold in Bonanza Creek, exploring Dawson City, out in the snow under the northern lights. Bold colorful illustrations by Yukon artist Ted Harrison. (Picture book)