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A Native American thought of it : amazing inventions and innovations / Rocky Landon ; with David MacDonald.
Everyone knows that moccasins, canoes and toboggans were invented by the Aboriginal people of North America, but did you know that they also developed their own sign language, as well as syringe needles, a secret ingredient in soda pop, and other clever inventions and innovations which are still in use today? Explore the creativity of these people in this information-packed and superbly illustrated book.
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- ISBN: 9781554511549 (pbk.)
- ISBN: 1554511542 (pbk.)
- ISBN: 9781554511556 (bound)
- ISBN: 1554511550 (bound)
- Physical Description: 48 p. : ill. (some col.), maps, ports. ; 29 cm.
- Publisher: Toronto : Annick Press, c2008.
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 43) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Map -- Shelter -- Hunting -- Fishing -- Food -- Clothing -- Medicine and healing -- Transportation -- Communication -- Native American fun -- War and peace -- Native Americans today.
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Northwest Indian College.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lummi Library | JUV 609.7 LAND 2008 | 278685 | Juv | Available | - |