Description |
63 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), map ; 28 cm. |
Series |
Early peoples. |
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Early peoples.
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Note |
Includes index. |
Contents |
Who were the peoples of the Arctic and Subarctic? -- Origins and migrations -- Challenge of the Far North -- The Taiga -- Inventions from the past -- Arctic and Subarctic society -- Roles of men and women -- One who thinks -- Solving problems -- Conflict -- The spirit world -- Shamans: links to the spirits -- Taboos -- Ceremonies and celebrations -- Marriage -- Learning traditions -- Food in the Arctic and Subarctic -- Communal hunts -- Arctic homes -- Subarctic homes -- Clothing in the Arctic -- Clothing in the Subarctic -- Dogs in the Arctic and Subarctic -- Arctic travel -- Subarctic travel -- Entertainment -- Challenges to tradition -- Looking ahead. |
Summary |
"A discussion of the Indians of the Arctic and Subarctic regions of North America, including who the people were, where they lived, their civilization, social structure, religion, art, architecture, science and technology, daily life, entertainment and sports. Features include timelines, fact boxes, glossary, list of recommended readings, web sites, and index"--Provided by publisher. |
Study Program |
Accelerated Reader AR MG 7.7 3.0 134220. |
Subject |
Inuit -- Arctic regions -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile literature.
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Paleo-Eskimos -- Arctic regions -- History -- Juvenile literature.
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Indians of North America -- Arctic regions -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile literature.
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Arctic regions -- Social life and customs.
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Local Subject |
Indigenous peoples -- Arctic regions -- History -- Juvenile literature.
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Subject |
Paleo-Eskimos -- Arctic regions -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile literature.
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Local Subject |
Indigenous peoples -- Arctic regions -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile literature.
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Subject |
Indians of North America -- Arctic regions -- History -- Juvenile literature.
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Inuit -- Arctic regions -- History -- Juvenile literature.
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Added Author |
World Book, Inc.
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ISBN |
9780716621324 |
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0716621320 |
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