The Inuit Thought of It: Amazing Arctic Innovations (We Thought of It)
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| Rating | : | 4.37 (569 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1554510872 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-02-25 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Yet the Inuit survived in this harsh landscape for hundreds of years with nothing but the land and their own ingenuity. Join authors Alootook Ipellie and David MacDonald as they explore the amazing innovations of traditional Inuit and how their ideas continue to echo around the world. Many more Inuit innovations are explored here, including: Dog sleds Shelter Clothing Kids’ stuff Food preservation Medicine. From how these objects were made, to their impact on contemporary culture, The Inuit Thought of It is a remarkable catalogue of Inuit invention.. Today’s Arctic communities have all the comforts of modern living. In all, more than 40 Inuit items and ideas are showcased through dramatic photos and captivating language. Some inventions are still familiar to us: the one-person watercraft known as a kayak still retains its Inuit name. Andother ideas were surprisingly inspired: using human-shaped stone stacks (Inunnguat) to trick and trap caribou. Other innovations have been replaced by modern technology: slitted snow goggles protected Inuit eyes long before sunglasses arrived on the scene
This book celebrates their traditional culture and shows how the people are now adapting to a new way of living. Maps and a timeline help to put the information into context. From items familiar to us to inventive concepts that shaped their lives, celebrate the creativity of a remarkable resourceful people. Well illustrated with contemporary and archival photographs and colour illustrations, this book presents information about food, clothing, shelter, transportation, medicine and recreation through a lively combination of images and text. (The Canadian Children's Book Centre Best Books for Kids & Teens 2008)Starred Selection 2008 Starred Selection 2008 (Canadian Children's Book Centre)The Inuit Thought of It is a useful classroom resource for a study of the Inuit culture as it was prior to contact with Europeans, and of the contributions made by the Inuit to modern society. (Canadian Teache
Five Stars Love this text. Kid friendly and highly captivating. Wish there would be more in stock soon.. Gerhard Neumeier said Five Stars. as advertised
Alootook Ipellie is an Inuit artist, writer and poet who contributes regularly to the Nunavut News. David MacDonald is a freelance editor and the author of several educational books for young readers. Born and raised near Frobisher Bay on Baffin Island in the Canadian Arctic, he lives in Ottawa. He lives in Toronto.