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Discover the incredible life and work of an iconic Inuit artist in The Life and Art of Ningiukulu Teevee.Learn about a celebrated Inuit artist! Ningiukulu Teevee is a talented artist from Kinngait, Nunavut. Find out about her incredible body of work, her inspiration, techniques, and what it was like growing up in Kinngait surrounded by other amazing artists.

"'I had always wanted a pet that flew.' A boy is amazed when he sees a hawk swoop down and catch a lemming. From that moment on, he can't stop thinking about it. One day, the boy goes on an adventure and finds his very own baby hawk to keep as a pet. But he doesn't know what hawk chicks eat or why his new pet won't stop biting him. Can the boy learn to care for the hawk and teach it the skills it needs to survive on its own? Acclaimed singer and songwriter Etua Snowball recounts how he found his pet hawk and shares the lessons boy and bird taught each other during one unforgettable summer."--

Follow the orphan on another adventure!After saving the children at his camp from an ogress, the orphan goes in search of a home. But he meets some scary creatures along the way!

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.

When the seasons change, things all around us change, too. Learn about the changes on the land, shifts in weather, and the different activities people enjoy during each season in Clyde River, Nunavut.

Adamie is a skilled hunter, but it took many years of practice and learning from his family members to become one. While on a hunting trip, Adamie dreams about the first time he went hunting as a boy with his father. He was excited to shoot something and became impatient with his father as he taught Adamie about helping others, observing his surroundings closely, and taking only what they needed. Now, as an adult, Adamie reflects on the important lessons his father taught him on that trip and many others, and how they helped him become the skilled and responsible hunter he is today. Adamie looks forward to one day passing this knowledge onto his son - his own little hunter.

Explore the ancient Arctic and the incredible creatures that lived there in this fact-filled, colourful read!What kinds of animals used to live in the Arctic? You might not think of camels, elephants, and lions as Arctic animals, but the ancestors of these animals once roamed the North long ago. As a follow-up to our Ancient Arctic Mammals book, this book features mammals you wouldn't expect to find in the Arctic. Learn all about these surprising ancient Arctic mammals!The thrilling and mysterious world of the ancient Arctic is brought to life with dynamic, action-packed illustrations of larger-than-life creatures.

Uliaq loves animals! One of his favourite animals is the muskox. In this book, Uliaq gives facts about muskox, where they live, what they eat, and why they are amazing!

Belugas are one of the many amazing animals found in Nunavut! Learn all about what belugas look like, where they live, what they eat, how they communicate, and where they migrate. This non-fiction book gives information and facts about belugas alongside beautiful photographs and illustrations.

"This is a story about when my family and I went berry picking at Four Mile Bay with my Granny Nalvana. I have never forgotten it..."

Itani is excited to go to camp for the summer! He has had a challenging school year, especially in math. His friends seem to understand things really quickly, but he has a hard time with it. He is looking forward to having fun at camp and not thinking about math! But when he gets to camp, he finds that new challenges keep coming up. See how his councellors and friends help him learn strategies to deal with these challenges and build self-confidence.

Sissi and Tuka are good friends, but lately Tuka has noticed some changes in Sissi. She isn't being very nice, and sometimes she hurts Tuka's feelings. How can Tuka find a way to let Sissi know how her behaviour is making him feel?

A thrilling and dog-filled adventure from Labrador, Newfoundland.

Learn all about where grizzly bears live, what they eat, and how they hunt.This non-fiction book gives information about the grizzly bear, one of the most powerful and resilient animals of the North.

Learn about some of the mammals that roamed the Arctic long ago! From seals that walked on land to giant bears, this book features different mammals that once lived in the Arctic.

TJ and his friends are having a great time playing out! But TJ can't help but notice that his friend Itani keeps picking on him and invading his personal space. TJ wants to ask Itani to stop, but he is afraid he's overreacting. During a sleepover at Itani's house, TJ realizes that he needs to be honest with Itani about how his behaviour makes TJ feel.

Another installment in a series of stories about the Orphan, this time telling as he encounters a friendly giant.

There is a fashion show at Sapa and Martha's school! Sapa and Martha want to make something special to display at the show. Martha suggests they make an amaut, just like the one her biological mother, Paula, wore when Martha was a baby. As they work on the amaut, Sapa and Martha's friendship grows stronger as they learn more about each other and their families.

A non-fiction guide to snowy owls featuring Uliaq from APTN's Anaana's Tent!

Learn all about where Arctic foxes live, what they eat, and how they hunt. This non-fiction book gives information about the Arctic fox, along with beautiful photographs.

Taqu and Vivi are having the best time playing at Vivi¿s house. When Taqu notices a special polar bear carving that belongs to Vivi¿s dad, he becomes very curious about it. See Taqu learn about the importance of facing consequences.

There are many tools used in the western part of the Arctic! Learn about these tools and their different uses, from softening skins to pounding seal fat.

It is a beautiful day, but Aqi¿s friends didn¿t invite her to play hockey! Aqi is sad when she sees her friends playing without her. Learn about the importance of apologizing to your friends in this heartwarming story.

What do you see at the playground? While Tauja and her mom are at the playground, they see people doing all kinds of fun activities. This book helps children practise singulars, duals, and plurals in Inuktitut.

Things are going great for Ellie¿she¿s acing her math tests and islooking forward to the school dance. But when a classmate startsposting mean messages about her online, Ellie feels embarrassedand isolated. Before long, even more kids at school have joinedin on cyberbullying Ellie. How will she regain her confidence andconfront her bully without losing her friends?

Adamie and Taq always have a great time together. But lately, Adamie doesn¿t seem like himself...In this wordless graphic novel, pictures tell the story of two best friends who are always there for each other. Adamie and Taq learn that when life gets overwhelming, it¿s okay to ask for help.

What do you do with your family? This book shows different activities a child does with each family member.

Palluq is going seal hunting with his older brother, Inuluk, and his ataata! They pack up their qamutiik and travel for hours to reach the floe edge. Will Palluq catch a seal to bring home to his anaana?

An introductory memoir sharing the author's experience growing up Nunavut.