Alaska

This passage is about the state of Alaska.

Lexile Level: 460L

Categories: People & Places

Alaska is the biggest state. It is twice as big as Texas. The state of Alaska is also the farthest north. Not very many people live in Alaska. It is the state with the fewest people. It became a state in 1959. The capital of Alaska is Juneau. The only way to get to Juneau is by a plane or a boat. The days are very long in Alaska during the summer. The sun only sets for a few hours. However, the days are very short during the winter. Alaska is the coldest state. Snow covers the ground for most of the year. Dog sledding is a popular sport in Alaska. Special dogs pull sleds over the snow. The Iditarod is a long and famous dog sled race in Alaska.