Indigenous Ingenuity: A Celebration of Traditional North American Knowledge
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AlbakiReads Editorial A hands-on survey of Indigenous North American knowledge and invention
A hands-on survey of Indigenous North American knowledge and invention
Indigenous Ingenuity brings together scientific discoveries, technologies, and practices developed by Indigenous peoples across North America, placing familiar items such as corn, chocolate, boats, and fishing hooks alongside subjects including agriculture, architecture, astronomy, engineering, medicine, and forest-fire management. The book frames these contributions as part of living systems of knowledge, connecting innovation with reciprocity, environmental responsibility, and the interdependence of life. Simple activities and experiments give its broad historical and STEM-centered material a practical dimension, inviting young people to explore principles behind the inventions discussed.
Good fit for readers who enjoy
- Kids interested in STEM, inventions, and hands-on activities
- Young readers studying Indigenous North American history and cultures
- Families and classrooms seeking nonfiction that connects science with environmental responsibility
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Indigenous knowledgeScience and technologyInnovation and inventionEnvironmental 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: Paperback | Pages: 288 | Language: English | Publisher: LITTLE BROWN BOOKS FOR YOUNG R | ISBN: 0316413437
FormatPaperback
Pages288
LanguageEnglish
ISBN0316413437
EAN9780316413435
PublisherLITTLE BROWN BOOKS FOR YOUNG R
Publication Date2024-09-24
AccessoriesNo Accessory
ConditionNew
Product TypeQUALITY PAPERBACK BOOKS
Age Group9-12 years
Weight0.97 Pounds
Length8.95 Inches
Width6.99 Inches
Height0.71 Inches
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