Mile Zero to the Great North: The Complete History for Kids: The True Story of the Alaska Highway and the People Who Made It Possible (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798262944385)

MILE ZERO TO THE GREAT NORTH: The Complete History for Kids isn't just another history book-it's an adventure that takes kids straight into the wild heart of one of the greatest engineering triumphs of the 20th century: the building of the Alaska Highway.

Packed with real stories, surprising facts, and daring adventures, this book brings history alive in a way kids can actually enjoy. Readers will travel back to a time when forests, rivers, and mountains stood between two countries and a dream. They'll meet dreamers like Donald MacDonald who first imagined the road, and Slim Williams who proved it could be done with his unforgettable dog sled on car wheels. They'll cheer on the thousands of soldiers and workers who braved mud, muskeg, ice, and swarms of mosquitoes to carve a 2,700 km road in just eight months.

But this isn't only about bulldozers and bridges-it's about courage, teamwork, and vision. Kids will learn how a road built out of wartime urgency became one of the most legendary road trips in the world. Along the way, they'll find Fun Facts to spark their curiosity and quizzes to test their knowledge, turning history into a game they'll want to play again and again.

This book answers the big questions: Why was the Alaska Highway built? Who made it possible? What challenges did they face? And why does it still matter today? Whether you're a curious kid, a parent looking for inspiring stories, or a teacher searching for engaging classroom history-this book is for you.

Give your young explorer the gift of history that inspires them to dream big, work hard, and believe in the impossible.

Author: Lucas A. Thompson
ISBN-13: 9798262944385
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 08/30/2025
Pages: 58
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.20lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.12d