Discusses the history, culture, beliefs, changing ways and notable people of the Cree.
The Cree (Lifeways)
Arctic
Arctic A To Z
A beautifully illustrated dictionary of 26 key aspects of life in the Arctic.World-class photographer and science writer Wayne Lynch takes readers to one of his favorite parts of the world: the Arctic.Using a plant, an animal or a phenomenon for each letter of the alphabet, Lynch describes the unique ways in which systems for living differ where temperature and light can be amazingly extreme. But Lynch also dispels the myth of the Arctic as a perpetually frozen landscape by introducing us to the birds, mammals, insects and plant life that thrive in the short yet glorious sun-filled days of summer.
Shinchi’s Canoe
Forced to use only people’s English names and not speak to his siblings at school, Shin-chi holds fast to the canoe given to him by his father, hopeful that things will then improve for his family and the tribe he loves.
Alaskan Native Cultures
A book about the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian’s native cultures.
The Night Rainbow
A poem based on ancient legends about the northern lights from people who associated the fiery illuminations with animals, ghosts, dancers, and raging battles.
An Arctic Community
Hundreds of breathtaking photographs show the exciting life that flourishes in this beautiful, yet forbidding frozen land. These large full-color books explore the wildlife and wild landscape of the north, and the communities and customs of the people. Children will love this fascinating journey across the Arctic, from Greenland to Siberia. These are the finest children’s books available on the Arctic.Through candid photographs and stories, this book portrays the very different way of life in the far north. The friendly, welcoming appeal of this community will make you want to visit the Arctic.
People of the Ice: How the Inuit Lived
Describes how the Inuit built their igloos, kayaks and sledges; made their clothing and prepared their food; played games and carved objects from soapstone; and how they hunted and fished.
Arctic Hunter
A ten-year-old Eskimo (Inupiat) boy who lives far north of the Arctic Circle describes his family’s annual spring trip to their camp, where they hunt and fish for food to supplement their diet for the rest of the year and enjoy old traditions.
Passing the Peace: A Counting Book for Children
This is an exceptional book by an innovative author from Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. Not only does it guide the young reader through the numbers 1 to 10, it does so in English, French, Inuktitut, and Inuinnaqtun. The numerical progression in the color images, which are of Inuit figures cut from fabric and arranged anew for each number, is further represented by each figure acquiring a bright red heart, reinforcing the overall theme of friendship among people of different languages and races.
Arctic Summer
Depicts the creatures who reside in the Arctic–including polar bears, foxes, birds, walruses, and many others–taking advantage of the brief period of sunshine and warmer weather