Indigenous Ingenuity: A Celebration of Traditional North American Knowledge
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AlbakiReads Editorial A hands-on look at Indigenous knowledge and innovation
A hands-on look at Indigenous knowledge and innovation
Indigenous Ingenuity gathers scientific discoveries and technologies developed by Indigenous peoples across North America, placing familiar items such as corn, chocolate, boats, and fishing hooks alongside subjects including engineering, astronomy, architecture, agriculture, and forest-fire management. The book frames these contributions within traditional knowledge systems and introduces principles of reciprocity, environmental responsibility, and the interconnectedness of life. Simple activities and experiments extend the material beyond historical facts, giving young readers ways to explore some of the underlying ideas for themselves. Its broad scope makes clear how Indigenous innovation has shaped everyday life while restoring attention to achievements often left out of standard histories.
Good fit for readers who enjoy
- Kids ages 9–12 interested in STEM and inventions
- Young readers exploring Indigenous North American history and knowledge
- Families or classrooms seeking nonfiction with hands-on activities
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Indigenous innovationSTEM historyTraditional knowledgeEnvironmental responsibilityInterconnectedness
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Book Overview Celebrate Indigenous thinkers and inventions with this beautifully designed, award-winning interactive nonfiction book--perfect for fans ...
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Corn. Chocolate. Fishing hooks. Boats that float. Insulated double-walled construction. Recorded history and folklore. Life-saving disinfectant. Forest fire management. Our lives would be unrecognizable without these, and countless other, scientific discoveries and technological inventions from Indigenous North Americans. Spanning topics from transportation to civil engineering, hunting technologies, astronomy, brain surgery, architecture, and agriculture, Indigenous Ingenuity is a wide-ranging STEM offering that answers the call for Indigenous nonfiction by reappropriating hidden history. The book includes fun, simple activities and experiments that kids can do to better understand and enjoy the principles used by Indigenous inventors. Readers of all ages are invited to celebrate traditional North American Indigenous innovation, and to embrace the mindset of reciprocity, environmental responsibility, and the interconnectedness of all life.
★ "This book will amaze readers and teachers. Completely unique and important." --SLJ, starred review
★ "Engaging and informative." --Booklist, starred review" Essential for kids and adults. We need this book." --Candace Fleming, award-winning author of The Rise and Fall of Charles Lindbergh and The Family Romanov
NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY School Library Journal - Shelf Awareness - National Education Society - American Association of Geography - Canadian Children's Book Centre - Nerdy Book Club - NCTE Orbis Pictus Honor Awards - The Green Earth Book Award
Corn. Chocolate. Fishing hooks. Boats that float. Insulated double-walled construction. Recorded history and folklore. Life-saving disinfectant. Forest fire management. Our lives would be unrecognizable without these, and countless other, scientific discoveries and technological inventions from Indigenous North Americans. Spanning topics from transportation to civil engineering, hunting technologies, astronomy, brain surgery, architecture, and agriculture, Indigenous Ingenuity is a wide-ranging STEM offering that answers the call for Indigenous nonfiction by reappropriating hidden history. The book includes fun, simple activities and experiments that kids can do to better understand and enjoy the principles used by Indigenous inventors. Readers of all ages are invited to celebrate traditional North American Indigenous innovation, and to embrace the mindset of reciprocity, environmental responsibility, and the interconnectedness of all life.
★ "This book will amaze readers and teachers. Completely unique and important." --SLJ, starred review
★ "Engaging and informative." --Booklist, starred review" Essential for kids and adults. We need this book." --Candace Fleming, award-winning author of The Rise and Fall of Charles Lindbergh and The Family Romanov
NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY School Library Journal - Shelf Awareness - National Education Society - American Association of Geography - Canadian Children's Book Centre - Nerdy Book Club - NCTE Orbis Pictus Honor Awards - The Green Earth Book Award
Book Details Format: Hardcover | Pages: 256 | Language: English | Publisher: LITTLE BROWN & CO | ISBN: 031641333X
FormatHardcover
Pages256
LanguageEnglish
ISBN031641333X
EAN9780316413336
PublisherLITTLE BROWN & CO
Publication Date2023-05-09
AccessoriesNo Accessory
ConditionNew
Product TypeHARD COVER BOOKS
Age Group9-12 years
Weight1.1 Pounds
Length9.1 Inches
Width7.2 Inches
Height0.9 Inches
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