How to Build an Iglu & a Qamutiik: Inuit Tools and Techniques, Volume One

The iglu, a traditional winter shelter built in the Arctic for centuries, is a vital part of Inuit culture. The qamutiik, a traditional sled used for hunting, is an essential tool whose versatility and dependability have allowed it to endure over time.
In How to Build an Iglu & a Qamutiik, Solomon Awa provides thorough how-to instructions on building iglus and qamutiiks, along with general background information on their construction and importance to survival. Complete with detailed, clear illustrations, this valuable resource will teach readers to build these structures that are so central to Inuit culture and tradition.


Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Inhabit Media - Inhabit Media
Published: 04/19/2013
ISBN: 9781927095317
Pages: 39
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 6.80h x 8.90w x 0.20d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 10/15/2013