Bibliograph

Tuniit, mysterious folk of the Arctic, written by Rachel and Sean Qitsualik-Tinsley ; illustrated by Sean Bigham

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Tuniit, mysterious folk of the Arctic, written by Rachel and Sean Qitsualik-Tinsley ; illustrated by Sean Bigham

Language

iku

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 30)

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Tuniit

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

883650055

Responsibility statement

written by Rachel and Sean Qitsualik-Tinsley ; illustrated by Sean Bigham

Sub title

mysterious folk of the Arctic

Summary

"Tuniit: Mysterious Folk of the Arctic is the first full-length book dedicated to providing young readers with a full understanding of Tuniit, the ancient race of people who populated the North American Arctic even before Inuit did. From Inuit mythological portrayals to the amazing speed and strength that made them so unique, this book explores the fascinating, little-known world of the Tuniit from both mythological and scientific perspectives. Filled with amazing facts and information, this book provides an engaging introduction to this ancient, mysterious folk"--Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

1. Inuit and Tuniit: Two Arctic People -- Understanding Tuniit and Tuniq -- Were Tuniit human or not? -- Inuit and Tuniit: Differences and similarities -- 2. What makes Tuniit special? -- Strength ; Speed ; Shifting Size and Weight ; Shyness ; Overall Strangeness -- 3. What the sciences have to say -- Two strange but important words: Dorset and Thule -- Discovering distant cousins -- What happened to the Tuniit? -- All that remains

Target audience

juvenile

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Creator