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Let me show you the Road to Nowhere!This book introduces Iqaluit's famed Road to Nowhere. Join the narrator on her walks throughout the year and observe how activity on the road changes with the seasons.

"Long ago there was a great shaman. He wanted to live the life of animals."How did Inuit come to know so much about Arctic animals? Follow a shaman as he is reborn as a polar bear, a ringed seal, and more to learn about what each animal teaches him. Through simplified text and engaging illustrations, young readers are sure to enjoy this adaptation of a traditional story.This stunningly illustrated bilingual picture book serves as an early-level introduction to the rich, mysterious world of Inuit mythology. Adapted by author and linguist Jaypeetee Arnakak with the intention of teaching Inuktitut as a second language, The Shaman Who Became Many Animals can be enjoyed by Inuktitut language learners and curious young readers alike.Discover other traditional stories in our collection! The Story of the Lemming and the Owl, The Story of the Loon and the Raven, and The Story of the Fox and the Wolf are all available.

Learn all about the process of making rope from bearded seal skin in this bilingual book! Rope is a very useful tool and is used by Inuit for many things. From removing the blubber to hanging the rope to dry, this introductory guide takes readers through a step-by-step process for making rope from bearded seal skin.

Alice loves her community, and she's excited to show others her favourite things to see and do throughout the year. From ice fishing to collecting clams to cheering on hunters in the community, there is always something to enjoy in Sanirajak, Nunavut. Explore Sanirajak with Alice in this bilingual picture book.

"Long ago, there was a wolf, a gull, and a raven."Wolf, Gull, and Raven are neighbours. Wolf loves to hunt caribou. Gull loves to catch Arctic char. They both like to share with their neighbours. Raven likes to eat lots of different things, but she doesn't know what to share with her neighbours. Can Raven find the perfect meal that everyone will enjoy?This stunningly illustrated bilingual picture book serves as an early-level introduction to the rich, mysterious world of Inuit mythology. Intended to teach Inuinnaqtun as a second language, this book can be enjoyed by Inuinnaqtun language learners and curious young readers alike.Discover other traditional stories in our collection! The Story of the Lemming and the Owl, The Story of the Loon and the Raven, and The Story of the Fox and the Wolf, and more are available.

"Inuit games have been played all over the Arctic for a very long time. They are played for fun, to practise survival skills, and as exercise." Discover everything about Inuit games in Arviat, Nunavut! Practice skipping stones, building iglus, and challenge your friends to a race. Test your skills in the blindfold and jumping games and learn to play Inuit baseball. Written by the late Inuit Elder Donald Uluadluak Sr. and accompanied by the author's original illustrations, this book is a fun introduction to Inuit games.

Team Tuktu & Friends are up to bat! Learn all about the sport of Inuktitut baseball with this adorable group of arctic animal friends. Ukaliq is excited to spend the day with his friends, but he's nervous about playing Inuktitut baseball. What if he isn't any good at it? Tiri is fast, Nanuq is strong, and Tuktu has good aim. What if Ukaliq can't even hit the ball? As the game ramps up and Ukaliq steps up to the plate, will he be able to discover his own unique baseball talent?

Davidee has always loved hockey. Lately, though, all he wants to do is play video games. He dreams of playing in the NHL, but how does a kid from Naujaat make the big league?When Davidee tries out for the Arctic Winter Games and unexpectedly makes the team, he can't believe his luck. But Davidee is only the backup goalie, and Team Nunavut can't seem to find their footing. Can Davidee find a way to get the team playing together before the gold medal game?

Grab your flashlight and dive into this chilling anthology of Northern ghost stories!From zombies and cursed mirrors to sea monsters and ghost dogs, these stories by Sámi author Edel Marit Gaino are sure to get your skin crawling. Crack open this spooky collection and read about strange and scary happenings from old times up to the present day. With stories that combine the paranormal with important life lessons, this collection is sure to leave you covered in goosebumps!

Learn about what kinds of sea mammals live in the Arctic! From narwhals and belugas to walruses and ringed seals, this nonfiction book introduces young readers to wildlife in arctic waters.An exciting addition to the collection of Junior Field Guides from Inhabit Education Books! Explore them all: Insects of Nunavut, Plants of Nunavut, Fishes of Nunavut, and Land Mammals of Nunavut.

Spencer the Siksik can't wait for the first snowfall. He is going to build a snow fort with Gary the Snow Goose!When Spencer's mom tells him he must first shovel his grandma's steps, he doesn't understand why she has to ruin his fun. He just wants to play outside! But when Spencer sees that his grandma and her neighbours can't leave their houses, he remembers what his mom taught him about taking care of Elders in his community.Follow along as Spencer learns the importance of one of the eight guiding Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit principles: serving others. Explore more books in the Spencer the Siksik series to see how Spencer and his friend Gary learn about the other principles!

Tiu-tiu and Taqu love art class! But when Taqu gives Tiu-tiu feedback on her art project, Tiu-tiu seems upset. How can Taqu give feedback in a way that doesn't hurt her friends?

Tiri has a secret: he is scared of the dark. He doesn't want anyone to find out, but as he spends the day with his friends, he learns they are each scared of something too. Tuktu is scared of heights. Ukaliq is scared of swimming in deep water. Will Tiri be able to open up and face his own fear? See how the friends learn to support one another.

"Before schools were introduced to the Inuit, we were taught by our relatives."In this picture book, Monica Ittusardjuat shares how she learned knowledge and skills in a time before being taken to residential school. She describes how children learned through playing games, imitating grown-ups, and observing adults around them.

Uka likes learning and works very hard in school. But when he gets a bad grade on a test, he feels worried. Is he going to fail the whole school year? Will his parents be upset with him? Uka feels sick and doesn't want to play with his friends. See how his friend Tiu-tiu helps Uka feel better and learn some strategies to deal with feelings of worry.