Interesting Books and Various Experimental Links

Village Science by Alan Dick. Alaska Native Knowledge Network. 1997. ISBN #1-877962-35-X

• A fascinating book that ties together practical knowledge that is useful for life in bush Alaska, as well as life in general, with science principles and the Alaska State Standards.
• Just a quick glance through taught me why a Jon boat slows down when it hits smooth water and why hitting rocks with your ax is bad news, beyond the obvious ding in the blade.

Eagle Blue: A Team, a Tribe, and a High School Basketball Season in Arctic Alaska - by Michael D'Orso

High school basketball in Fort Yukon, Alaska

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