Uumajut - Learm More About Arctic Wildlife

Informationen zum Autor Simon Awa was born and raised at a traditional outpost camp near Igloolik. Over the past thirty years he has held positions as Senior Administrative Officer for the Hamlet of Pond Inlet, President of the Baffin Region Inuit Association, Announcer for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), Manager of Operations for CBC, and various governmental roles beginning in 1993 when Simon was appointed Executive Director for the Nunavut Implementation Commission. Klappentext This book is full of scientific facts and Inuit knowledge about the animals that live in the complex ecosystem of the Canadian Arctic. Zusammenfassung In Uumajut, volume 2 , readers will get acquainted with more arctic wildlife. Picking up where Uumajut: Learn About Arctic Wildlife! left off, Uumajut, Volume 2 will introduce the youngest readers to the diets and habitats of more arctic species including the Siksik, Ermine, Wolf, Muskox, Eider Duck, Ringed Seal, Harp Seal, and Walrus. They will also learn about traditional Inuit uses for these animals, from traditional food preparation to clothing and household uses. Uumajut, Volume 2 is brought to vivid life by award-winning illustrator Romi Caron's whimsical illustrations.

Product details

• Authors: Seeglook Akeeagok, Simon Awa, Simon/ Akeeagok Awa, Stephanie McDonald, Anna Zeigler, Anna Ziegler
• Assisted by: Romi Caron (Illustration)
• Publisher: External catalogues_US
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 6 to 8
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.11.2011
• EAN: 9781926569222
• ISBN: 978-1-926569-22-2
• No. of pages: 48
• Series: Uumajut Series; 2; Uumajut Series; 2
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Animals, plants, nature, the environment; Education and learning > Schoolbooks, general education schools; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Animals / General, Nunavut, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Zoology, JUVENILE NONFICTION / People & Places / Polar Regions