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Books in Nunavummi series

  • Arctic Vehicles

    Keriann Kenney

    Paperback (Inhabit Education Books Inc., May 31, 2018)
    What kinds of vehicles do people use in the North?This non-fiction book introduces children to some of the means of transportation Nunavummiut use in the Arctic.
  • The Orphan and the Polar Bear Big Book

    Sakiasi Qaunaq, Eva Widermann

    Staple Bound (Inhabit Education Books Inc., April 18, 2016)
    An orphaned boy abandoned on the sea ice by a cruel hunter is adopted by a polar bear elder, who teaches him the skills he needs to survive.Originally published by Inhabit Media, this big book can be shared with a classroom to teach students a traditional Inuit story that has been shared in the Arctic for generations.
  • Viivi's New Kamiik

    Nadia Mike, Ali Hinch

    Paperback (Inhabit Education Books Inc., June 1, 2020)
    Featured on Anaana's Tent! All Viivi wants for her ninth birthday is a pair of kamiks. How can she show her parents that she’s ready? This book uses a sequential story to introduce children to kamiks, a traditional boot Inuit have worn for hundreds of years. An explanatory note helps children understand what kamiks look like and why they are worn.
  • Ukaliq and Kalla Go Camping

    Maren Vsetula, Amanda Sandland

    Paperback (Inhabit Education Books Inc., June 1, 2020)
    Join best friends Ukaliq and Kalla on a camping adventure!This story introduces chidlren to the Northern tradition of camping on the land.
  • Celebrating Toonik Tyme

    Nadia Sammurtok, Tim Mack

    Paperback (Inhabit Education Books Inc., March 5, 2019)
    Toonik Tyme is a lot of fun!This book describes different things that happen during Toonik Tyme, an annual festival in Iqaluit that celebrates Inuit traditions and the return of spring.
  • Summer in Nunavut

    Nadia Mike

    Hardcover (Inhabit Education Books Inc., June 1, 2020)
    There is so much to do during a Northern summer!This non-fiction book introduces children to some of the ways people in Nunavut enjoy the summer, like berry picking, boating, fishing, and camping.
  • The Raven and the Loon Big Book

    Rachel Qitsualik-Tinsley, Sean Qitsualik-Tinsley

    Paperback (Inhabit Education Books Inc., March 23, 2017)
    Raven and Loon once had pure white feathers. How did they come to look so different?
  • Grandma, How Do You Light the Qulliq?

    Jeanie Joanasie, Ali Hinch

    Paperback (Inhabit Education Books Inc., June 2, 2020)
    Learn all about the history and traditional uses of the qulliq.In this book, a grandmother teaches her grandchild how to light a qulliq and tells her about its history and traditional uses.
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  • Jobs in the Arctic

    Inhabit Education, Amanda Sandland

    Paperback (Inhabit Education Books Inc., March 5, 2019)
    What are some jobs people have in the North?This book features different jobs people have in Nunavut, such as a hunter and a teacher.
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  • Things That Move in the Arctic

    Inhabit Education

    Paperback (Inhabit Education Books Inc., March 5, 2019)
    Learn about transportation in the Arctic!This book features traditional and modern ways of getting around in the Arctic.
  • The Owl and the Lemming Big Book

    Roselynn Akulukjuk, Amanda Sandland

    Paperback (Inhabit Education Books Inc., March 23, 2017)
    As Owl swoops down and blocks the entrance to a lemming den, he is sure that he has a tasty meal in the little animal he has cornered. But this lemming is not about to be eaten! This smart little rodent will need to appeal to the boastful owl's sense of pride to get away. This fun and cheeky tale is accompanied by full-colour still photographs of custom-built characters on a hand-built set.
  • Seasonal Cycles

    Nadia Mike

    Paperback (Inhabit Education Books Inc., April 18, 2016)
    What do the different seasons look like in the North?This book supports early science learning by teaching children about the seasonal changes that take place throughout the year in the Arctic.