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The Inuksuk book

Focuses on Inuit history and society, especialy their construction of stone monuments known as Inuksuit.

The Inuksuk book

Explores aspects of Inuit history and society, focusing on the meaning and importance of the stone monuments known as inuksuit in Inuit culture.

Ice bear

in the steps of the polar bear
Describes how the polar bear, also called Nanuk, thrives in the Arctic and explains the lessons that the Inuit people have learned from watching the creature.
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A Gary Paulsen collection

three novels by best-selling author Gary Paulsen : Tracker, Dogsong, Hatchet
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Song of Sedna

Retells one of many versions of how an Eskimo maiden became goddess of the sea.
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Arctic peoples

Examines the lives and culture of Arctic peoples before the arrival of Europeans and Americans, discussing the arctic climate, shelter, migration, hunting, transportation, diet, games, art, beliefs, and other topics; and includes instructions for a variety of related craft projects.
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Ka-ha-si and the loon

an Eskimo legend
Retells the legend of Ka-ha-si, who acquires great strength and boldness and uses them to rescue his people in times of peril. Includes information on the customs and lifestyle of the Eskimos.

Houses of snow, skin and bones

native dwellings : the far north
Describes the construction materials and methods used by the Inuit to build different types of shelters suitable to their environment.

Julie of the wolves

1993
While running away from home and an unwanted marriage, and thirteen-year-old Eskimo girl becomes lost on the North Slope of Alaska and is befriended bey a wolf pack.

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