Peary has written a book in which he tells about his travels. Up in the north he met the Inuits, who belong to the Indian family. In the early 1900s, the Inuits lived in snow houses in the winter. In summer, which was also very cold, they lived in skin tents. The Inuits dressed in warm furs. They had no schools nor churches, but they were a kind and peaceful people. They were very good to the white explorers in the north.

Back then, Inuit traveled mostly on foot, but carried loads on sledges drawn by dogs. The Inuit’s dogs were his best friends. Without them he could not have managed to carry home the animals he killed for food and clothing. He also used boats which he made of skins.

Today, Inuits travel by snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle (ATV), and airplanes. They often live in modern houses with multiple rooms, and have satellite television, video games, and internet access*.

Many of the Frigid Zone animals are covered with heavy fur. Why?

SOME FRIGID ZONE ANIMALS:

Dog

Polar Bear

Seal

Reindeer

Whale

Penguin

Notebook Work: Label the top of your notebook page with "LESSON 34." Sketch three Cold Zone animals in your notebook. Label the drawing, "FRIGID ZONE ANIMALS."

* Source: http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/ssognc/inuitLifestyle/