The Teen Mushers of the North
In the snowy North, teenagers like 15-year-old Sophia and 17-year-old Monroe are keeping an ancient tradition alive: dog mushing! Long ago, dog teams were the only way to travel across the ice to hunt or visit friends. Today, it’s a demanding sport that requires a lot of "heart." These teen mushers follow a strict rule: the dogs always come first! They make sure their furry teammates are fed, warm, and happy before they even think about their own dinner. Learn more!
Wee Ones
In a dog sled team, the lead dogs are at the very front to guide the way. The wheel dogs are at the very back, closest to the sled and the musher. If a dog is standing right behind the lead dogs, is it closer to the front or the back?
Little Kids
Sophia manages her own team of 9 dogs. Monroe has a team with 1 fewer dog than Sophia. How many dogs are in Monroe's team?
Big Kids
Mushers often use tiny shoes called "booties" to protect their dogs' paws from the sharp ice. If a musher only puts booties on the 2 front paws of each dog, how many booties do they need for a full team of 9 dogs?
The Sky's the Limit
A strong team of sled dogs can travel at an average speed of 15 kilometres per hour. If the team mushes at this speed for 4 hours, how many kilometres will they travel in total?