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Explore chapter books books about indigenous cultures for children.
510 books
Island's End
Padma Venkatraman
A young girl on a remote Andaman Island must decide how to lead her tribe while protecting their sacred traditions from
Ages 10–14
Cities in the Sand: The Ancient Civilizations of the Southwest
Scott Warren
Archaeologists sift through desert ruins to uncover the daily lives and architectural marvels of the Anasazi, Hohokam, a
Ages 9–13
Antelope Singer
Ruth Murray Underhill
For the child curious about different ways of life and how friendship can bloom when we find ourselves in unfamiliar, ch
Ages 8–12
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Full Moon Stories
Eagle-Walking Turtle
Grandpa Iron shares thirteen Arapaho stories, one for every moon of the year, to pass down the sacred beliefs and tradit
Ages 6–10
The First Americans #3
The Nez Perce
Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve
For the curious child wanting to learn about the people who first called this land home, this guide explores the rich hi
Ages 7–10
A Boy Called Slow
Joseph Bruchac
For the child who feels overlooked for being quiet or deliberate, this story shows how patience and careful observation
Ages 6–10
The Desert Is Theirs
Byrd Baylor
The dry sands and bright sun come to life in this rhythmic celebration of how plants, animals, and people share the dese
Ages 6–10
Perspectives Flip Books
The Split History of Westward Expansion in the United States
Nell Musolf
Experience the intense history of the American West through the starkly different perspectives of the settlers and the A
Ages 10–14
Moki
Grace Jackson Penney
Moki is a young Cheyenne girl determined to prove she can handle the same daring adventures as the boys in her tribe.
Ages 8–12
The Storyteller
Brandon Hobson
For the child navigating the quiet weight of grief or anxiety while searching for a sense of belonging and ancestral con
Ages 8–12
The Sacrifice
Diane Matcheck
Left orphaned and alone, a fifteen-year-old girl fights to avenge her father and prove she is the Great One despite the
Ages 12–17
Ordinary People Change the World
I Am Sacagawea
Brad Meltzer
Follow the life of the courageous Shoshone woman who used her skills as a translator to guide the Lewis and Clark Expedi
Ages 5–9
My Powerful Hair
Carole Lindstrom
For the child exploring their family's roots and the deep connection between personal identity, heritage, and the natura
Ages 4–8
Dove Dream
Hendle Rumbaut
Living in the Kansas countryside in 1963, thirteen-year-old Dovey looks back at her past and toward her future while her
Ages 10–14
What Was?
What Was the Trail of Tears?
Sean Teuton, Who HQ
For the child asking about fairness in history, this book offers a sensitive look at how Indigenous nations were forced
Ages 8–12
The Heart of a Chief
Joseph Bruchac
An eleven-year-old Penacook boy navigates family struggles and school insensitivity while facing a community conflict ov
Ages 8–12
Child of the Flower-song People Luz Jiménez, Daughter of the Nahua
Gloria Amescua
For the child exploring their identity or heritage, this lyrical biography shows how one woman's pride in her roots pres
Ages 6–10
American Indian Homes
Tepees
Jack Manning
For the young explorer curious about different types of homes. This simple guide uses photographs to show how Native Ame
Ages 4–7
Jacob Lanza #4
The Last Lobo
Roland Smith
While visiting his Hopi tribal homeland in Arizona, a teenager named Jake finds himself in a high-stakes battle to prote
Ages 10–14
Buffalo Hunt
Russell Freedman
The Great Plains tribes relied on the buffalo for everything from food to folklore, honoring the animal through ingeniou
Ages 8–12
Amazing Americans #2
Navajo Code Talkers: Secret American Indian Heroes of World War II
Brynn Baker
For the child curious about secret codes and unsung heroes, this book highlights the vital role Navajo Marines played in
Ages 8–12
Who Will Tell My Brother?
Marlene Carvell
A Native American teenager stands up against his high school's offensive mascot, discovering the deep strength of his an
Ages 12–18
The Arrow Over the Door
Joseph Bruchac
For the child grappling with the idea of 'us versus them,' this gentle historical tale shows how peace is a courageous c
Ages 8–12
Cheyenne Again
Eve Bunting
For children processing the pain of being forced to fit in or the struggle to hold onto their family heritage when every
Ages 6–10
More Formats for Indigenous Cultures
Young Adult
(38)
Picture Books
(16)
Middle Grade
(13)
Poetry
(13)
Graphic Novels
(13)
Early Readers
(6)
Indigenous Cultures by Age Group
Indigenous Cultures Books for Ages 0–3
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Indigenous Cultures Books for Ages 12–18
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Indigenous Cultures Books for Ages 4–7
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Indigenous Cultures Books for Ages 8–11
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