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1. Bania, Michael (2004). Kumak's fish: A tall tale from the far north. Portland, OR: Alaska Northwest Books.

Abstract:
Kumak takes his family ice fishing. Kumak uses his uncle’s amazing hooking stick. Kumak patiently waits for a fish which results in enough fish to share with the entire village.

Abstract provided by Lisa Adkins, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Author's Note] [Community] [Dancing] [Eskimo] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Fishing] [Happiness] [Ice] [Lake] [Language] [Multicultural] [Parents] [Patience] [Running] [Sharing] [Teamwork] [Verbal Communication] [Village] [Winter]

2. George, Jean Craighead (1999). Snow bear. New York: Hyperion Books for Children.

Abstract:
Bessie finds a new friend while exploring an ice ship-- a baby polar bear. She and Snow Bear play together like best pals. Bessie's brother and Snow Bear's mother watch carefully because they are both concerned and worried about their friendship. Will Bessie and Snow Bear's happiness be enough to keep them together?

Abstract provided by Dorothi Blacketer, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Baby] [Challenges] [Cold] [Conflict] [Critical Thinking] [Curiosity] [Decision Making] [Eskimo] [Family] [Fear] [Friendship] [Fun] [Gender] [Hunting] [Ice] [Multicultural] [Nature] [Ocean] [Opposites] [Perspective] [Playing] [Polar Bear] [Ship] [Stereotypes] [Transportation] [Winter] [Worry]

3. Lorenz, Albert // Schleh, Joy (1998). House. New York: Harry N. Abrams.

Abstract:
A home is a place where people go to feel secure and comfortable. Home is a place of belonging and shelter. Learn interesting facts and details of history by examining different types of home structures from B.C. to the nineteen hundreds. From the Egyptians to the Eskimos, a variety of culture and famous folks are explored.

Abstract provided by Alyssa Nye, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Africa] [Assertiveness] [Critical Thinking] [Culture] [Dutch] [Egypt] [England] [English] [Eskimo] [Europe] [Family] [Germany] [History] [Home] [Indian] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Norwegian] [President] [Romanian] [Royalty] [South American] [Stress Management]

4. Sabuda, Robert (1999). The blizzard's robe. New York: Atheneum Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
The robe of the Blizzard lays over the land, bringing ice and darkness to everything it touches. But what would happen if one young girl destroyed the robe?Teune felt it was her duty to restore the robe she has destroyed. Will she be rewarded for her help or punished for bringing back the cold?In the end, Teune's efforts helps the People Who Fear the Winter Night to be remembered as the People of the Northern Lights.

Abstract provided by Becca Larson, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Appreciation] [Arctic] [Art] [Careers] [Change] [Clothing] [Colors] [Community] [Decision Making] [Dreams] [Eskimo] [Guilt] [Light] [Native American] [Nonverbal Communication] [Sky] [Snow] [Stars] [Verbal Communication] [Winter]

5. Schuch, Steve (1999). A symphony of whales. San Diego: Harcourt Brace and Company.

Abstract:
A young girl named Glashka has the gift of hearing whale songs in her dreams. Upon discovering thousands of trapped blue whales in a freezing channel, it is up to Glashka and her small community to save them.

Abstract provided by Kimberly Dealy, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Author's Note] [Bodies Of Water] [Communication] [Community] [Conflict] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Dog] [Eskimo] [Listening] [Multicultural] [Music] [Nonverbal Communication] [Patience] [Radio] [Sea] [Survival] [Teamwork] [Technology] [Worry]
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