Download or read book Monty's Ice Pick:Story about Alaska written by Katherine Hengel and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fun combination of original fable and factual information introduces young readers to the state of Alaska through an entertaining and educational story based on the state symbols, history and geography. Take a trip through Alaska as Monty, the moose searches for his favorite ice pick. Along the way Monty meets new friends and learns about the animals, plants, geography, and culture that make Alaska a great state! In addition to the illustrated story, interesting and informative factual sidebars & photos about the state are found throughout the book. A treasure-hunt map plots the journey and a cultural recipe is also included. This book ends with state facts at a glance, a reading comprehension quiz, and more things to see and do around Alaska with a map showing the locations. This title is a great way to explore Alaska in preparation for state reports or family vacations! Super SandCastle is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.