A Native American Thought of It: Amazing Inventions and Innovations

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“Inventiveness and ingenuity from North America’s First Nations.”
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| as well as 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 games-lacrosse| hockey and volleyball — have Native American roots..
Other clever inventions and innovations include: Diapers Asphalt Megaphones Hair conditioner Surgical knives Sunscreen..
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.