The Inuit: People, Culture, and History

by Tia Tidwell

Overview

Colorful celebrations, ancient histories, and enduring customs—that’s the Inuit people. In this insightful nonfiction book for young readers, discover more about the people, places, and customs that connect Inuit communities across the vast Arctic landscape. Explore how the Inuit people thrive in Earth’s northernmost regions by honoring their language, preserving traditional ways of life, and gathering for celebrations, such as Kivgiq, a joyful festival of music, drumming, and dance. Through interactive activities and engaging features—including maps, timelines, recipes, and stories—Iñupiaq author Tia Tidwell offers young learners valuable insights into the past, present, and future of this remarkable culture.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798875208348
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2025
Series:	Indigenous Peoples
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	8 - 9 Years

About the Author

Tia Puya Tidwell belongs to the Nunamiut people of Anaktuvuk Pass and is a Naqsragmiut tribal member. She is a Professor of Alaska Native Studies whose research investigates cultural artifacts produced by settler society in order to understand conceptions of land and belonging and the relationship between imagination and policy. She loves to share Inuit culture, sew atikłuks and parkas for her family, and spend time on the nuna with her dogs.

Interviews

This series centers the experience and knowledge of authors from each community—setting it apart from most similar series on the market, which are not written by authentic voice authors;