The Inuit: Ivory Carvers of the Far North
- ISBN-10
- 0736821716
- ISBN-13
- 9780736821711
- Series
- The Inuit
- Category
- Juvenile Nonfiction
- Pages
- 32
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2003-08
- Publisher
- Capstone
- Author
- Rachel A. Koestler-Grack
Description
Discusses the Inuit Indians, focusing on their tradition of carving ivory. Includes a recipe for a blueberry-topped snowcream, and instructions for carving soap animals and for playing an Inuit game.
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