Book
Indigenous ingenuity : a celebration of traditional North American knowledge / Deidre Havrelock and Edward Kay ; with illustrations by Kalila Fuller.
"Corn. Chocolate. Fishing hooks. Boats that float. Recorded history and folklore. Lifesaving disinfectant. Forest-fire management. Our lives would be unrecognizable without these and countless other scientific discoveries and technological inventions from Indigenous North Americans. From transportation to civil engineering, hunting technologies to astronomy, and architecture to agriculture, Indigenous Ingenuity is an unforgettable introduction to STEM fields, featuring interactive activities, recipes, and science experiments. This groundbreaking book reframes many scientific discoveries through the lens of Indigenous knowledge and cultures. Readers of any age are invited to embrace the interconnectedness of all life and practice environmental responsibility."-- Front jacket flap.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780316413336
- ISBN: 031641333X
- Physical Description: 256 pages : illustrations, maps, portraits ; 24 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2023.
- Copyright: ©2023
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- "Christy Ottaviano Books."
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Sustainable land management and ecology -- Transportation -- Communications technology -- Agriculture and food technology -- Health sciences -- Textile technology, clothing, and fashion -- Architecture and civil engineering -- Hunting and combat technology -- Mathematics -- Arts, sports, and recreation -- Traditional ecological knowledge and our sustainable future.
- Target Audience Note:
- Ages 8-12 Little, Brown and Company.Preteens, teens, and adults
- Awards Note:
- Orbis Pictus Honor for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children, 2024 (Recognized)
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Ethnoscience > North America > Juvenile literature.
Traditional ecological knowledge > North America > Juvenile literature.
Indians of North America > Social life and customs > Juvenile literature.
Ethnoscience > North America.
Traditional ecological knowledge > North America.
Indians of North America > Social life and customs.
Native peoples > Social life and customs > Juvenile literature.
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / General.
Ethnoscience
Indians of North America > Social life and customs
Traditional ecological knowledge
North America
First Nations.
Native Americans > Juvenile literature. - Genre:
- Informational works.
Illustrated works.
Informational works
Illustrated works
Juvenile works
Informational works.
Illustrated works.
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Northwest Indian College.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lummi Library | JUV 500.89 HAVR 2023 | 100000655 | Stacks | Available | - |