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An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses articles in the issue on topics including the eruption of lava Mauna Loa, the 50th anniversary of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Alaska, and the struggles of Americans during the 1930s.

The article offers information on the Junior Iditarod dogsledding competition in Anchorage, Alaska, and discusses how teams prepare for the event.

The article reports that Rachael Scdoris is living her dream, while racing in the Iditarod. She is the first blind person ever to compete in Alaska's famous 1,100-mile dog-sled race. She was born with a vision disorder called congenital achromatopsia. After eight years of begging, her dad finally let her go on a run by herself. He gave her two very experienced lead dogs, and they went for a one-mile run. Afterward, she felt every happy feeling one could feel. She just remembers being thrilled.

The article focuses on the controversy over Alaska's dogsled race at Iditarod Trail that commemorates sled dogs' lifesaving role in delivering medicine to Nome to stop a deadly diphtheria outbreak in 1925, as it is a cruel tradition and many dogs are hurt and killed during the race.

The article announces that the 2016 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race was delayed because of too little snow had fallen at the starting line in Anchorage, Alaska.

Features the Seavey family, mushers who raise champion sled dogs at their home in Sterling, Alaska, and the annual Iditarod sled dog race in Alaska.

Focuses on the preparations of the Seavey family for sled-dog races in Iditarod, Alaska.

Focuses on sled dogs used in races.

The article reports that Hannah Moderow, a reporter for "Scholastic News," and her dogs participated at the annual Serum Run in Alaska. Armed with a digital camera and a recorder, Moderow and her dogs traveled more than 800 miles along the Iditarod trail. She has been teaching children about the importance of immunization while reporting on the adventure for "Scholastic News."

The article reports that most mushers ride with a breed of athletic dogs called Alaskan huskies. Each musher has a team of 12 to 16 dogs. Although huskies are used to Alaska's cold weather, mushers also protect their dogs with coats or blankets. The dogs typically sleep six hours for every six hours they run.

The article reports that the Iditarod trail is 1,100 miles long. The trail was originally a mail-supply route. In 1925, it became a lifesaving highway when sledders and their dogs used it to deliver medicine to sick children in the city of Nome. The Iditarod is run each year in march. It began March 5 this year. Sled-dog racers are called mushers. It can take between 9 and 17 days for racers to finish, sometimes longer than this.

The article presents a crossword puzzle. In order to solve the puzzle one has to assess his inner vocabulary. Questions are asked on the last of the of swimmer who crossed the English Channel at age 15, the smallest state, Alaska's famous dog-sled race, etc.

Provides information on the Iditarod sled dog race to be held in Alaska on March 6, 2004.

Presents opinions on the inhumanity of dogsled racing, specifically the Iditarod in Alaska. Inadequacy of veterinary care during the race; Factors causing death of dogs; Debate on dog welfare during dog racing; Views of racer dog as victim of exploitation and abuse.

Presents information on sled dogs and sled dog racing.