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Informational (nonfiction)
The cold, wild land of Alaska is sometimes called “The Last Frontier.” From the exciting history of gold miners to the bright future of the state’ s oil fields, Alaska is a unique part of the United States. It is the largest state in the union-covering over 1.7 million square kilometers-and is home to Mount McKinley, the tallest mountain in North America. People from all over the world come to see Alaska’ s beautiful landscapes and amazing wildlife.
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