The Gift Of The Inuksuk

The Gift Of The Inuksuk
Author: Michael Ulmer
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2013-08-15
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1627531394

Unique and as beautiful as a snowflake or footprint, an Inuksut (inNUKshuk,) is one of the stone figures that can be seen dotting the Canadian Arctic region. Many made by ancient hands, the Inuksuit (inNUKsweet) purposes are varied, from earthly uses such as navigation and message centers to those of the spirit, as sites of reverence. Author Mike Ulmer explores the connectedness of all Arctic life in his tale, The Gift of the Inuksuk.To find recipes, games, interactives maps and much more for this title visit www.discovertheworldbooks.com! Author Mike Ulmer keeps an Inuksuk at home--it reminds him of the way the Inuit People of the North live a simple life and consume only what they need. His tale expresses this belief in a warm and simple manner that readers of all ages will appreciate and enjoy. Artist Melanie Rose's charming and lively oil paintings bring great variety and surprising bursts of color to this unique northern story.Mike lives in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada with his wife Agnes Bongers and their three daughters: Sadie, Hannah and Madalyn. When he is not learning about Inuksuk, Mike writes a sports column for the Toronto Sun newspaper. Among Mike's books are M is for Maple: A Canadian Alphabet and H is For Horse: An Equestrian Alphabet. Melanie Rose lives in Mississauga, Canada with her son Liam, and their two cats, Mickey and Meesha. Melanie teamed up with Mike previously on M is for Maple: A Canadian Alphabet. She has also illustrated Z is for Zamboni: A Hockey Alphabet and K is for Kick: A Soccer Alphabet. She is a graduate of the Ontario College of Art.

An Inuksuk Means Welcome

An Inuksuk Means Welcome
Author: Mary Wallace
Publisher: Owlkids
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2015
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781771471374

An inuksuk is a stone landmark that different peoples of the Arctic region build to leave a symbolic message. Inuksuit (the plural of inuksuk) can point the way, express joy, or simply say: welcome. A central image in Inuit culture, the inuksuk frames this picture book as an acrostic: readers will learn seven words from the Inuktitut language whose first letters together spell INUKSUK. Each word is presented in English and in Inuktitut characters, with phonetic pronunciation guides provided. The words and their definitions give a sense of the traditions and customs of Inuit life in the Arctic: nanuq is the powerful polar bear of the north; kamik is a warm seal- and caribou-skin boot; and siku is sea ice. Stunning paintings with deep color and rich texture evoke a powerful sense of place and show great respect for the Acrtic's indigenous people. Extra informational text features include an introductory note about the significance of inuksuit in Inuit culture and a nonfiction page that profiles seven different types of inuksuit.

Make Your Own Inuksuk

Make Your Own Inuksuk
Author: Mary Wallace
Publisher: Maple Tree
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2004
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781897066140

Provides instructions on finding suitable stones, balancing the rocks to make a lasting structure, and choosing the right spot for an inuksuk--a stone structure which is a powerful symbol for the Inuit of the Canadian Arctic.

Inuksuit

Inuksuit
Author: Norman Hallendy
Publisher: D & M Publishers
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2009-12-01
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1926706633

The mysterious stone figures known as inuksuit can be found throughout the circumpolar world. Built from whatever stones are at hand, each one is unique. Inuksuit are among the oldest and most important objects placed by humans upon the vast Arctic landscape and have become a familiar symbol of the Inuit and their homeland.In author Norman Hallendy’s forty years of travels throughout the Arctic, he developed deep and lasting friendships with a number of Inuit elders. Through them, he learned that inuksuit are a nuanced, complex and vital form of communication. Hallendy’s dramatic color photos of many different kinds of inuksuit and objects of veneration capture not only a sense of wonder and power but reveal the unfamiliar Arctic landscape in all its magical beauty.

The Lonely Inukshuk

The Lonely Inukshuk
Author: Inuglak School (Whale Cove, Nunavut)
Publisher: Markham, Ont. : Scholastic Book Fairs
Total Pages: 24
Release: 1999
Genre: Inuit
ISBN: 9780590516501

An Inukshuk all alone on a hill is very sad until he learns how very important and special he is to the community.

I Can Make That!

I Can Make That!
Author: Mary Wallace
Publisher: Owlkids
Total Pages: 149
Release: 2014
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781926973975

Offers a collection of easy-to-make crafts from ordinary household materials, including costumes, puppets, nature crafts, toys, and games.

Tukiliit

Tukiliit
Author: Norman Hallendy
Publisher: D & M Publishers
Total Pages: 67
Release: 2012-03-23
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1926812484

For many centuries, Inuit and their ancestors have been building beautiful rock structures across the Arctic and sub Arctic world, for a wide variety of reasons. Some show respect for a place or love for a person, or act as abodes for spirits when they visit the human world. Others have more banal uses, such as marking food caches or fishing or hunting spots or acting as landmarks for hunters or other travellers moving vast distances across the featureless tundra. As well as having many uses, these mysterious stone figures have many names; the best known is inuksuk (plural inuksuit), which means “that which acts in the capacity of a human.” But not all Inuit stone figures are inuksuit; a better general word is tukilik (plural tukiliit), literally “they have meaning.” In Inuktitut, this refers to all meaningful stone objects, whatever or wherever they may be, anywhere in the world. Tukiliit: The Stone People Who Live in the Wind is a companion to Inuksuit: Silent Messengers of the Arctic, Norman Hallendy's first book and the first serious study of these stone figures.

I is for Inuksuk

I is for Inuksuk
Author: Mary Wallace
Publisher: Maple Tree
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009
Genre: Alphabet
ISBN: 9781897349571

Highlighting the traditional way of life of Canada's Inuit people, I is for Inuksuk is a visual masterpiece from award-winning artist Mary Wallace. Each letter of the word "inuksuk" is represented in an acrostic poem by another Inuktitut word, which, together with Wallace's original paintings, creates a wondrous overview of life in the Arctic. Dramatic full-color illustrations begin each section and readers will delight in seeing how words are written in Inuktitut symbols (one of the official languages of Nunavut). Turn the page to find that the author delves further into the meaning of each Inuktitut word by showing how it is connected with the people and natural environment. Here, Wallace showcases her love and expertise of the Arctic landscape and culture in small vignettes and simple, easy-to-read text. Themes such as Arctic clothing, animals, and travel are explored. For added enjoyment, readers can look for the inuksuit hidden in each section, then turn to the final page in the book to find additional information on the different types of inuksuit and the messages they give. Also included is a pronunciation guide to help readers sound out Inuktitut words.

Inuit Spirit

Inuit Spirit
Author:
Publisher: Inhabit Media
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-12-20
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781772271263

"Germaine Arnaktauyok is one of the Canadian Arctic's most beloved Inuit artists. Best known for her etchings and prints depicting traditional Inuit life, in "Inuit Spirit" she gives art lovers and colouring fans alike the opportunity to experience her work first-hand. With more than twenty line drawings depicting Inuit myths, legendary creatures, traditional Inuit lifestyle, and Artic wildlife, this book provides both an introduction to the work of a world-renowned Inuit artist, and a colouring experience like no other."--Back cover.