Bibliograph

How to build an iglu & a qamutiik, Igluvigaliurniq qamusiurnirlu, Solomon Awa ; [illustrated by] Andrew Breithaupt

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How to build an iglu & a qamutiik, Igluvigaliurniq qamusiurnirlu, Solomon Awa ; [illustrated by] Andrew Breithaupt

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

How to build an iglu & a qamutiik

Oclc number

828767165

Responsibility statement

Solomon Awa ; [illustrated by] Andrew Breithaupt

Sub title

Igluvigaliurniq qamusiurnirlu

Summary

The iglu, a traditional winter shelter built in the Arctic for centuries, is a vital part of Inuit culture. The qamutiik, a traditional sled used for hunting, is an essential tool whose versatility and dependability have allowed it to endure over time. In How to Build an Iglu & a Qamutiik, Solomon Awa provides thorough how-to instructions on building iglus and qamutiiks, along with general background information on their construction and importance to survival. Complete with detailed, clear illustrations, this valuable resource will teach readers to build these structures that are so central to Inuit culture and tradition

Target audience

juvenile

resource.variantTitle

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