Bøger om Nunavut

"Before schools were introduced to the Inuit, we were taught by our relatives."In this picture book, Monica Ittusardjuat shares how she learned knowledge and skills in a time before being taken to residential school. She describes how children learned through playing games, imitating grown-ups, and observing adults around them.

"Oof! My hood is not big enough!" said Mother Fox. Who will help her?Mother Fox loves all her babies so much. But when she tries to carry all eight of her babies on her back, her hood's not big enough! What will she do? See how her family offers to help as Mother Fox learns she does not need to carry all her babies alone.Snuggle up and enjoy a sweet story about motherhood and family in this sweet bilingual picture book.

Big Sister is learning what it's like when Little Brother isn't so little anymore!This book uses a repeating sentence structure to help children follow the humorous family story, and will help children understand the concept of changing family roles.

There is so much to do during a Northern summer!This non-fiction book introduces children to some of the ways people in Nunavut enjoy the summer, like berry picking, boating, fishing, and camping.

What are some of the ways people in the North enjoy winter?This non-fiction book teaches children that even though the days are cold and dark in a Nunavut winter, there are a lot of outdoor activities to enjoy, such as snowmobiling, ice fishing and dogsledding.

Living in the North requires very special clothing to stay warm and move easily over the ice!This book introduces children to items of clothing like the parka that they might be familiar with, and uniquely Northern objects like amautis.

Learn how people stay warm during the long Arctic winters.This book uses simple sentences to describe items common throughout Canada, like the parka, and some items that are uniquely Northern, like the qulliq (oil lamp).

This story follows the adventures of Ava who is left to fend for himself, until he stumbles upon a group of dwarves who show him how it feels to have a home of his own.

There are a lot of different types of birds living in Nunavut. From snowy owls to rock ptarmigans, learn all about what each bird looks like, how they live, what they eat, their migration patterns, and more. This science book combines colourful illustrations and photographs in a handy field guide filled with interesting facts about birds.

Uka likes learning and works very hard in school. But when he gets a bad grade on a test, he feels worried. Is he going to fail the whole school year? Will his parents be upset with him? Uka feels sick and doesn't want to play with his friends. See how his friend Tiu-tiu helps Uka feel better and learn some strategies to deal with feelings of worry.

When the seasons change, things all around us change, too. Learn about the changes on the land, shifts in weather, and the different activities people enjoy during each season in Clyde River, Nunavut.

Adamie is a skilled hunter, but it took many years of practice and learning from his family members to become one. While on a hunting trip, Adamie dreams about the first time he went hunting as a boy with his father. He was excited to shoot something and became impatient with his father as he taught Adamie about helping others, observing his surroundings closely, and taking only what they needed. Now, as an adult, Adamie reflects on the important lessons his father taught him on that trip and many others, and how they helped him become the skilled and responsible hunter he is today. Adamie looks forward to one day passing this knowledge onto his son - his own little hunter.

It's a beautiful fall day, but Tuktu feels sad. Tomorrow his family will travel to a place where there is more food for the winter. Tuktu will miss his friends! See how Tuktu's friends cheer him up by planning a special day for him. Tuktu and his friends make wonderful memories to last until they can meet again in the spring.

Explore the ancient Arctic and the incredible creatures that lived there in this fact-filled, colourful read!What kinds of animals used to live in the Arctic? You might not think of camels, elephants, and lions as Arctic animals, but the ancestors of these animals once roamed the North long ago. As a follow-up to our Ancient Arctic Mammals book, this book features mammals you wouldn't expect to find in the Arctic. Learn all about these surprising ancient Arctic mammals!The thrilling and mysterious world of the ancient Arctic is brought to life with dynamic, action-packed illustrations of larger-than-life creatures.

A sled dog does a lot of things!This illustrated book uses simple action words to describe what a sled dog might do.

What do you need to wear to keep warm in the winter?In this book, a child puts on different winter clothing to get ready to play outside.

What do you like to eat?This illustrated book features different foods people eat in the Arctic.

Do you know what polar bears like to do?This book features fun illustrations that show what Arctic animals like to do.