Indigenous Ingenuity: A Celebration of Traditional North American Knowledge

Indigenous Ingenuity is a treasure trove of history, science, and hands-on activities that showcase the incredible inventions and discoveries made by Indigenous North Americans. From transportation to astronomy, the book offers a wide-ranging STEM offering that celebrates traditional North American innovation and encourages readers to embrace the mindset of reciprocity and environmental responsibility.

Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 11 May 2023
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Indigenous Ingenuity is a remarkable treasure trove of history, science, and hands-on activities that will leave you wondering why you didn't know this before. This essential book is perfect for kids and adults alike.

We cannot exaggerate the importance of this book. It is a must-have for everyone.

-Candace Fleming, award-winning author of "The Rise and Fall of Charles Lindbergh" and "The Family Romanov," has praised Indigenous Ingenuity.

Corn, chocolate, fishing hooks, boats that float, insulated double-walled construction, recorded history, folklore, life-saving disinfectant, forest fire management, and countless other scientific discoveries and technological inventions from Indigenous North Americans have shaped our lives in unimaginable ways.

Indigenous Ingenuity covers a wide range of STEM topics, from transportation to civil engineering, hunting technologies, astronomy, brain surgery, architecture, and agriculture. It answers the call for Indigenous nonfiction by reclaiming hidden history.

The book is filled with fun, simple activities and experiments that kids can do to better understand and enjoy the principles used by Indigenous inventors. Readers of all ages are invited to celebrate traditional North American Indigenous innovation and to embrace the mindset of reciprocity, environmental responsibility, and the interconnectedness of all life.

In conclusion, Indigenous Ingenuity is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn more about the incredible contributions of Indigenous people to science and technology. It is a celebration of traditional North American Indigenous innovation and a call to embrace the values of reciprocity, environmental responsibility, and the interconnectedness of all life.

Dimension: 229 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780316413336