The Inuit Thought of It: Amazing Arctic Innovations

Publisher's description (Annick Press, 2007): 
The Inuit Thought of It explores more than 40 ideas crucial to survival of the Inuit. From items familiar to us today like kayaks and parkas to inventive concepts that shaped their lives including bone games and the iconic Inuksuk this book celebrates the creativity of a remarkably resourceful people. While describing the traditional and contemporary ways of the Inuit, this book gives an opportunity to understand the survival techniques of the Inuit. It also provides a vast amount of cultural information to the reader through photographs of both past and present.

Creator biographies (Annick Press): 
Alootook Ipellie is an Inuit artist, writer, and poet who contributes reguarly to the Nunatsiaq News. Born and raised on Baffin Island in the Canadian Arctic, he now lives in Ottawa.

David MacDonald is a freelance editor and the author of several educational books for young readers. He lives in Toronto. 

Resource format: Non-fiction Picturebook

Age recommendation: grades 1-8

Keywords: Inuit, Invention, Survival, dog sleds, kayak, shelter, clothing, arctic fun, hunting, food, medicine and herbs, Inuit today, climate, adaptation, paddle, parka, dog boots, mud runners, ivory runners, seal-oil lamp, insulation, sleeping bag, Igloo, waterproof, baby-carrying, harpoon, ulu, mosquito repellant, snow goggles

Year of publication: 2007

Publisher information: Annick Press