Nunavummi - Levelled Readers
The Nunavummi Reading Series is a unique Nunavut-made levelled reading series that aligns the reading expectations of the Inuit language, English, and French. The reading series corresponds closely to the reading levels and expectations developed by the Department of Education in Nunavut. This approach to literacy provides educators and parents the tools they need to ensure that children are equally challenged and successful in all the languages represented in Nunavut. 
For southern educators, this program represents an opportunity to infuse their levelled reading programs with authentic Northern perspectives and knowledge. Canada is a country of cultural, geographic, and linguistic diversity, and the Nunavummi Reading Series helps educators create a literacy program that supports this diversity. 
The books in the Nunavummi Reading Series are for readers from Levels 1 (roughly early Kindergarten) to 17 (roughly early Grade 5). These levels build on the reader’s skills as they move progressively from wordless picture books to complex short stories and non-fiction informational books. 
Note: Grade ranges are provided merely as a guide and may not reflect the developmental stage of a given individual reader.  
Click here to download the Nunavummi Reading Series Level Descriptions
Synopsis:
What do you do in your community?
This book describes different activities children do in an Arctic community.
Educator & Series Information 
This book is part of the Nunavummi Reading Series, a Nunavut-developed series that supports literacy learning while teaching readers about the people, traditions, and environment of the Canadian Arctic.  It is a Level 7 book in the series. 
Nunavummi Reading Series books have also been officially levelled using the Fountas & Pinnell Text Level Gradient™ Levelling System. This book's F&P Level is C.
Curriculum Connections: Language and literacy; Indigenous perspectives; Community engagement; Roles and responsibilities
Recommended for ages 5-7.
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16 pages | 8.00" x 8.00"
Synopsis:
Utak is from Nunavut. Peace is from Ghana, West Africa. They may be from different parts of the world, but many of the things they like to do are the same!
This book features common activities children might like to do, along with beautiful photographs of Nunavut and Ghana.
Educator & Series Information 
This book is part of the Nunavummi Reading Series, a Nunavut-developed series that supports literacy learning while teaching readers about the people, traditions, and environment of the Canadian Arctic. The Nunavummi Reading Series is now offering books that explore a global perspective. This is one of those books, focusing on a child in Africa and another in Nunavut.
This book is a level 7 book in the Nunavummi Reading Series. 
Nunavummi Reading Series books have also been officially levelled using the Fountas & Pinnell Text Level Gradient™ Levelling System. This book's F&P level: C.
Curriculum Connections: Language and Literacy; Diversity; Identity; Indigenous Perspectives.
Recommended for ages 5-7.
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16 pages | 7.80" x 7.80"
There is a lot to see in Nunavut!
This book explores different parts of the Arctic landscape, such as a river and a shoreline.
Educator & Series Information 
This book is part of the Nunavummi Reading Series, a Nunavut-developed series that supports literacy learning while teaching readers about the people, traditions, and environment of the Canadian Arctic.  It is a Level 5 book in the series. 
Nunavummi Reading Series books have also been officially levelled using the Fountas & Pinnell Text Level Gradient™ Levelling System. This book's F&P Level is A.
Curriculum Connections: Language and literacy; Diversity; Indigenous perspectives; Environmental awareness
Recommended for ages 5-7.
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12 pages | 8.00" x 8.00"
Synopsis:
There is a lot to see in Nunavut!
This book features words for different parts of the Arctic landscape. Beautiful illustrations guide children to practise reading the single word on each page.
Educator & Series Information 
This book is part of the Nunavummi Reading Series, a Nunavut-developed series that supports literacy learning while teaching readers about the people, traditions, and environment of the Canadian Arctic.  It is a Level 3 book in the series. 
Nunavummi Reading Series books have also been officially levelled using the Fountas & Pinnell Text Level Gradient™ Levelling System. This book's F&P Level is LB.
Curriculum Connections: Language and literacy; Diversity; Indigenous perspectives; Environmental Awareness
Recommended for ages 3-6.
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12 pages | 7.00" x 7.00"
Synopsis:
We can see a lot of interesting things on the land.
This book describes what you might see while walking on the land in Nunavut.
Educator & Series Information 
This book is part of the Nunavummi Reading Series, a Nunavut-developed series that supports literacy learning while teaching readers about the people, traditions, and environment of the Canadian Arctic.  It is a Level 7 book in the series. 
Nunavummi Reading Series books have also been officially levelled using the Fountas & Pinnell Text Level Gradient™ Levelling System. This book's F&P Level is C.
Curriculum Connections: Language and literacy; Diversity; Indigenous perspectives; Environmental awareness
Recommended for ages 5-7.
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12 pages | 6.00" x 8.00"
Synopsis:
Where do you like to walk?
This book helps children practise prepositions by describing where two people walk in Nunavut.
Educator & Series Information 
This book is part of the Nunavummi Reading Series, a Nunavut-developed series that supports literacy learning while teaching readers about the people, traditions, and environment of the Canadian Arctic.  It is a Level 6 book in the series. 
Nunavummi Reading Series books have also been officially levelled using the Fountas & Pinnell Text Level Gradient™ Levelling System. This book's F&P Level is B.
Curriculum Connections: Language and literacy; Diversity; Indigenous perspectives; Environmental awareness
Recommended for ages 5-7.
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12 pages | 6.00" x 8.00"
Synopsis:
What kinds of bugs can survive in the Arctic?
This simple nature book teaches the names of different insects and arachnids that live in the North.
Educator Information 
This book is part of the Nunavummi Reading Series, a Nunavut-developed series that supports literacy learning while teaching readers about the people, traditions, and environment of the Canadian Arctic.  It is a Level 4 book in the series. 
Nunavummi Reading Series books have also been officially levelled using the Fountas & Pinnell Text Level Gradient™ Levelling System. Arctic Bugs' F&P Level is A.
Curriculum Connections: Language and literacy; Environmental Awareness; Life systems
Recommended for ages 3-5.
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8 pages | 8.00" x 8.00"
Synopsis:
What kinds of vehicles do people use in the North?
This non-fiction book introduces children to some of the means of transportation Nunavummiut use in the Arctic.
Educator Information 
This book is part of the Nunavummi Reading Series, a Nunavut-developed series that supports literacy learning while teaching readers about the people, traditions, and environment of the Canadian Arctic.  It is a Level 9 book in the series. 
Nunavummi Reading Series books have also been officially levelled using the Fountas & Pinnell Text Level Gradient™ Levelling System. This book's F&P Level is J.
Curriculum Connections: Language and literacy; Diversity; Indigenous perspectives; History; Heritage.
Recommended for ages 5-7.
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20 pages | 6.00" x 8.00"
Synopsis:
Find out how to build an iglu!
In this book, Grandpa explains to his grandchild how we make iglus today, how and why they were made traditionally, and stories about iglus.
Educator Information 
This book is part of the Nunavummi Reading Series, a Nunavut-developed series that supports literacy learning while teaching readers about the people, traditions, and environment of the Canadian Arctic.  It is a Level 11 book in the series. 
Nunavummi Reading Series books have also been officially levelled using the Fountas & Pinnell Text Level Gradient™ Levelling System. This book's F&P Level is O.
Curriculum Connection: Language and literacy; Diversity; Indigenous perspectives; Environmental Awareness; History; Heritage.
Recommended for ages 5-7.
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32 pages | 9.00" x 7.00"
Synopsis:
Find out how animals survive in the cold Arctic winters.
This science book shares information about how Arctic animals have adaptations that help them survive and thrive in the cold.
Educator Information 
This book is part of the Nunavummi Reading Series, a Nunavut-developed series that supports literacy learning while teaching readers about the people, traditions, and environment of the Canadian Arctic.  It is a Level 10 book in the series. 
Nunavummi Reading Series books have also been officially levelled using the Fountas & Pinnell Text Level Gradient™ Levelling System. This book's F&P Level is M.
Curriculum Connections: Language and literacy; Environmental Awareness; Life systems.
Recommended for ages 5-7.
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32 pages | 6.00" x 8.00"
Synopsis:
While digging for clams, Joannie finds a strange artifact made of whale bone. Suddenly, he finds himself transported a thousand years in the past, when Vikings visited Nunavut!
This time-travel story will introduce readers to the science fiction genre and teach them about ancient Northern history.
Educator Information 
This book is part of the Nunavummi Reading Series, a Nunavut-developed series that supports literacy learning while teaching readers about the people, traditions, and environment of the Canadian Arctic.  It is a Level 16 book in the series. 
Nunavummi Reading Series books have also been officially levelled using the Fountas & Pinnell Text Level Gradient™ Levelling System. This book's F&P Level is V.
Curriculum Connections: Language and literacy; Diversity; Indigenous Perspectives; Roles and responsibilities; History; Heritage.
Recommended for ages 8-10.
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40 pages | 6.00" x 8.00"
Synopsis:
Nilak has a lot of fun during the Arctic winter!
Nilak, a young polar bear, has fun sliding down hills and playing games on the sea ice, such as pretending to be an Arctic explorer or a tuniq from long ago!
Educator Information 
This book is part of the Nunavummi Reading Series, a Nunavut-developed series that supports literacy learning while teaching readers about the people, traditions, and environment of the Canadian Arctic.  It is a Level 7 book in the series. 
Nunavummi Reading Series books have also been officially levelled using the Fountas & Pinnell Text Level Gradient™ Levelling System. This book's F&P Level is E.
Curriculum Connections: Language and literacy; Diversity; Indigenous perspectives; Environmental awareness; History; Heritage.
Recommended for ages 4-6.
Additional Information 
16 pages | 8.00" x 8.00"
Synopsis:
You can see a lot of things on the Arctic shoreline!
This illustrated book describes interesting items that can be found along the Arctic shoreline.
Educator Information 
This book is part of the Nunavummi Reading Series, a Nunavut-developed series that supports literacy learning while teaching readers about the people, traditions, and environment of the Canadian Arctic.  It is a Level 4 book in the series. 
Nunavummi Reading Series books have also been officially levelled using the Fountas & Pinnell Text Level Gradient™ Levelling System. On the Arctic Shoreline's F&P Level is A.
Recommended for ages 3-5.
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8 pages | 8.00" x 8.00"
Synopsis:
Siku and Kamik have a lot of fun together!
This book shows all the different ways the dogs have fun in their Arctic community together.
Educator Information 
This book is part of the Nunavummi Reading Series, a Nunavut-developed series that supports literacy learning while teaching readers about the people, traditions, and environment of the Canadian Arctic. Siku & Kamik Like to Play is a Level 6 book in the series. 
Nunavummi Reading Series books have also been officially levelled using the Fountas & Pinnell Text Level Gradient™ Levelling System. This book's F&P Level is C. 
Recommended for ages 4-6.
Additional Information 
8pages | 8.00" x 8.00" 
Synopsis:
Siku and Kamik are ready for a snack!
This humorous story describes how Siku and Kamik show they are hungry and what they will do to get a treat.
Educator Information 
This book is part of the Nunavummi Reading Series, a Nunavut-developed series that supports literacy learning while teaching readers about the people, traditions, and environment of the Canadian Arctic.  It is a Level 8 book in the series. 
Nunavummi Reading Series books have also been officially levelled using the Fountas & Pinnell Text Level Gradient™ Levelling System. This book's F&P Level is F.
Curriculum Connections: Language and literacy; Diversity; Environmental Awareness; Identity.
Recommended for ages 4-6.
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24 pages | 8.00" x 8.00"

 
        

















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