Describing the centuries-long practice by people in the Arctic of building igloos for shelter, an illustrated introduction demonstrates how igloos are built from carefully constructed ice blocks.
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"Steltzer's text, photographs, and subject compel the imagination."--"Kirkus Reviews"
"A fascinating, accessible, and respectful glimpse at traditional art."--"The Horn Book"
"This book has simple power and great child appeal.... Photos and text work together beautifully to capture the essence of the story: the father and son are at peace with their environment, have come to know its beauty, and will pass on their knowledge from one generation of Inuit to the next."--"Booklist, "starred review
Steltzer's text, photographs, and subject compel the imagination. "Kirkus Reviews"
A fascinating, accessible, and respectful glimpse at traditional art. "The Horn Book"
This book has simple power and great child appeal.... Photos and text work together beautifully to capture the essence of the story: the father and son are at peace with their environment, have come to know its beauty, and will pass on their knowledge from one generation of Inuit to the next. "Booklist, starred review""
"Steltzer's text, photographs, and subject compel the imagination." --Kirkus Reviews
"A fascinating, accessible, and respectful glimpse at traditional art." --The Horn Book
"This book has simple power and great child appeal.... Photos and text work together beautifully to capture the essence of the story: the father and son are at peace with their environment, have come to know its beauty, and will pass on their knowledge from one generation of Inuit to the next." --Booklist, starred review
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