Junior/Intermediate/Secondary (Gr. 4-9) Canadian "... very attractive and interesting... outlines the details of the Inuit's traditional way of life and the innovations and adaptations that made life and survival possible in an unforgiving climate. Featured are such inventions as the dog sled (qamutiik), kayak (qajaq)... and parka (qulittaq)... well illustrated with maps, paintings and photographs, some of which juxtapose traditional designs with their contemporary renditions.... chapters cover... Inuit games, food, medicine and modern life. An index, suggestions for further reading and a chart showing syllables--the symbols that are part of the Inuktitut language--and their matching spellings in... English... are... included. Clearly written... contains a wealth of information in an accessible format and style." - Resource Links, Dec/07.