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The Inuit thought of it : amazing Arctic innovations / Alootook Ipellie with David MacDonald.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781554510887 (lib. bdg.)
- ISBN: 1554510880 (lib. bdg.)
- Physical Description: 32 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps.
- Publisher: Toronto : Annick Press, c2007.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Silver Birch Award nominee, 2009. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 30) and index. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Inuit > Material culture > Juvenile literature. Inuit > Intellectual life > Juvenile literature. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroud Branch | J 303.4830899712 Ipe | 31681001906015 | JNONFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Examines the traditional technology developed by the Inuit, including such well known inventions as the kayak, the dog sled, the parka, and the igloo, as well as lesser known garments, activities, processes, and implements. - Firefly Books Ltd
A well illustrated catalog of more than 40 items and innovations that were developed in traditional Inuit cultures. Their story is told in captivating language, detailing how the objects were made and their impact on contemporary culture. - Firefly Books Ltd
Dazzling inventions from the far north.
Today's Arctic communities have all the comforts of modern living. 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.
Some inventions are still familiar to us: the one-person watercraft known as a kayak retains its Inuit name. Other innovations have been replaced by modern technology: slitted snow goggles protected Inuit eyes long before sunglasses arrived on the scene. And other ideas were surprisingly inspired: using human-shaped stone stacks (lnunnguat) to trick and trap caribou.
Many more Inuit innovations are explored here, including:
- Dog sleds
- Kids' stuff
- Shelter
- Food preservation
- Clothing
- Medicine.
In all, more than 40 Inuit items and ideas are showcased through dramatic photos and captivating language. From how these objects were made, to their impact on contemporary culture,The Inuit Thought of It is a remarkable catalog of Inuit invention.
- Perseus PublishingTodayâs Arctic communities have all the comforts of modern living. 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. Some inventions are still familiar to us: the one-person watercraft known as a kayak still retains its Inuit name. Other innovations have been replaced by modern technology: slitted snow goggles protected Inuit eyes long before sunglasses arrived on the scene. Andother ideas were surprisingly inspired: using human-shaped stone stacks (Inunnguat) to trick and trap caribou. Many more Inuit innovations are explored here, including: ⢠Dog sleds ⢠Shelter ⢠Clothing ⢠Kidsâ stuff ⢠Food preservation ⢠Medicine. In all, more than 40 Inuit items and ideas are showcased through dramatic photos and captivating language. From how these objects were made, to their impact on contemporary culture, The Inuit Thought of It is a remarkable catalogue of Inuit invention.
