Indigenous Ingenuity

Praise for Indigenous Ingenuity: An NCTE Orbis Pictus Honor Book An American Association of Geography Recommended Book A National Education Society Read Across America Selection Winner of the Nerdy Book Club Award for Best Longform Nonfiction A Canadian Children’s Book Centre Best Books for Kids & Teens A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year A Shelf Awareness Gift Guide Selection A Junior Library Guild Selection Recommended Reading on Indigenous Rights by The American Society of International Law

“An astonishing, exuberant treasure trove of history, science and hands-on activities that repeatedly begs the question: “Why didn’t I know this?” Essential for kids and adults. We need this book.” –Candace Fleming, award-winning author of The Rise and Fall of Charles Lindbergh and The Family Romanov

“An engaging and cleverly compiled guide to North American and Mesoamerican Indigenous innovation. STEM topics (housing, medicine, clothing, agriculture, and hunting among them) are compellingly and conversationally discussed.”–Shelf Awareness“This book is a valuable contribution to efforts to decolonize learning and introduce readers to the breadth of indigenous knowledge as practiced in widely disparate geographic zones.”–Canadian Review of Materials“This book will amaze readers and teachers as it demonstrates how pervasive and critical the history of Indigenous people is. A completely unique and important narrative not to be missed; readers and teachers will come away with a new appreciation for the myriad contributions Indigenous people have made.”–SLJ, starred review“Via authoritative, meticulously researched prose, the creators detail Native peoples’ significant strides in scientific pursuits … [and] showcase Native tribes’ continual and enduring impact. Photographs, as well as interactive activities detailing recipes and science experiments, feature throughout, lending a hands-on approach to this clear and concise work.”–Publishers Weekly“Engaging and informative, this will be welcomed by both STEM and social studies curricula to help to correct prevailing narratives about Indigenous technology.” –Booklist, starred review“A conversational tone invites readers to engage with this monumental collection … Curious readers will learn facts unique to individual tribal groups while gaining knowledge of STEM/STEAM concepts. An ambitious, appealing, and accessible work documenting and protecting valuable knowledge.”–Kirkus Reviews

Deidre Havrelock is a member of the Saddle Lake Cree Nation in Alberta, Canada. She was raised in Edmonton, Alberta and is the author of the picture book Buffalo Wild!. She lives in Canada with her family.

Edward Kay is an award-winning writer who loves comedy and science, especially together. His work includes fiction and nonfiction as well as live-action and animated television for both children and adults. He is the author of the Gross Science nonfiction book series for middle grade readers. Edward was a staff writer and producer for Canada’s most popular political satire show, the International Emmy-nominated This Hour Has 22 Minutes. He lives in Toronto, Canada.