The Igloo [Hardcover]

Charlotte Yue (Author), David Yue (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 24, 1988 | Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up

Detailed pencil drawings depict the building of an igloo, as well as the summer homes, forms of transport, and ways of life of the Eskimos.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 3-7 Igloos have long been objects of fascination to readers, young and old. This highly readable book begins with a brief history of the groups of people usually referred to as Eskimos and their likely migrations. The Yues' descriptions of the seasons and their effect on the lives of the Eskimos are almost poetic. The text, accompanied by a profusion of detailed, well-captioned pencil illustrations, then attends to the engineering magic that was the construction of the igloo. The cross-section illustrations are especially useful in helping readers to understand the text. Details of family life within the igloo provide some of the most compelling reading and provide insight into the cultural aspects of Eskimo life. Throughout the text the Yues reinforce the simplicity and serenity of the Eskimos' lives that allowed them to coexist in harmony with the harsh environment and its natural rhythms. Information about food preparation, clothing, hunting, traveling, and other forms of shelter rounds out the text. The Yues end by indicating the negative influence wrought upon the Eskimos by the coming of miners, missionaries, traders, and other entrepreneurs. All in all, this book is a tidy source of reference information, curriculum support, and just plain compelling reading. Sylvia V. Meisner, Allen Middle School, Greensboro, N.C.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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"A tidy source of reference information, curriculum support, and just plain compelling reading." School Library Journal, Starred

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Books for Children; 1St Edition edition (October 24, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0395446139
• ISBN-13: 978-0395446133
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 6.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,522,600 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Igloo, December 15, 2002

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Kallie (CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Igloo (Sandpiper books) (Paperback)

This book, in maximum detail, explained eskimo life and the basic forms of igloos. It is quite an orginal book, wiht no specific plot, but its a great to read.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Little Book, August 10, 2005

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Mary Bain (Mission, TEXAS United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Igloo (Sandpiper books) (Paperback)

I bought this book for my grandson and really enjoyed reading it myself! It provides an excellent and detailed description of life in the tundra, including hunting methods, social structure, housing, clothing, weapons, tools, and general living conditions. Profusely illustrated. Geography, sociology, animal and human relationships all meld together nicely in this very informative book.