Native American Thought of It: Amazing Inventions and Innovations

Rocky Landon

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Langue : anglais

Edité par Annick Press Ltd, 2013

1554511542 / 9781554511549

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Everyone knows that moccasins, canoes and toboggans were invented by the Aboriginal people of North America, but did you know that they also developed their own sign language, syringe needles and a secret ingredient in soda pop? Depending on where they lived, Aboriginal communities relied on their ingenuity to harness the resources available to them. Some groups, such as the Iroquois, were particularly skilled at growing and harvesting food. From them, we get corn and wild rice, as well as maple syrup. Other groups, including the Sioux and Comanche of the plains, were exceptional hunters. Camouflage, fish hooks, and decoys were all developed to make the task of catching animals easier. And even gameslacrosse, hockey and volleyballhave Native American roots. Other clever inventions and innovations include the following: Sunscreen Surgical blades Diapers Asphalt Megaphones Hair conditioner With descriptive photos and information-packed text, this book explores eight different categories in which the creativity of First Nations peoples from across the continent led to remarkable inventions and innovations, many of which are still in use today.…

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Titre
Native American Thought of It: Amazing Inventions and Innovations
Auteur
Rocky Landon
Éditeur
Annick Press Ltd
Année de publication
2013
État de l'article
Good
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Paperback
Langue
anglais
ISBN à 10 chiffres
1554511542
ISBN à 13 chiffres
9781554511549

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