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Indigenous Cultures Chapter Books

Explore chapter books books about indigenous cultures for children.

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Cover of The Blossoming Summer

The Blossoming Summer

Anna Rose Johnson

Sent from London to Lake Superior during WWII, Rosemary discovers a hidden Anishinaabe heritage that changes everything

Cover of Living Ghosts & Mischievous Monsters

Chilling American Indian Stories #1

Living Ghosts & Mischievous Monsters

Dan SaSuWeh Jones

Hungry skeletons, walking dolls, and legendary spirits haunt these thirty-two chilling tales drawn from American Indian

Cover of Spirit Quest

While visiting a Quileute reservation, eleven-year-old Aaron forms a deep bond with a new friend preparing for a traditi

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Cover of White Mist

White Mist

Barbara Smucker

For the child questioning where they belong and how their heritage shapes them. A time-travel adventure explores the dee

Ages 9–13

Cover of When the Snake Bites the Sun

When the Snake Bites the Sun

David Mowaljarlai

For children beginning to ask why things happen in nature. This Dreaming story fosters cultural connection and a deep re

Cover of Reservation Life Today

Reservation Life Today

For children curious about different ways of life, this book provides a vibrant, modern look at the traditions and daily

Cover of The Cheyenne

American Indian Nations

For the curious student researching Native American history, this introductory guide explores the Cheyenne people's trad

Cover of Plank Houses

American Indian Homes

Vivid photos and clear text reveal the massive cedar structures used as homes by American Indian tribes in the Pacific N

Cover of Ten Little Rabbits

Ten Little Rabbits

Virginia Grossman

For the curious preschooler learning to count who would enjoy exploring different cultures through gentle rhymes and sof

Cover of Indigenous Peoples' Day with Yasmin

Indigenous Peoples' Day with Yasmin

For the child curious about the meaning behind community holidays and how to honor the history of the land they live on

Cover of The Darkness Under the Water

The Darkness Under the Water

In 1930s Vermont, sixteen-year-old Molly fights to protect her Abenaki family and heritage against a governor's cruel pl

Cover of Pueblos

American Indian Homes

Vivid photographs and engaging text take you inside the unique architecture and daily lives of people living in traditio

Cover of The Pueblo Indians

The Pueblo Indians

For the young reader curious about the history and daily lives of the Pueblo people of the American Southwest, told thro

Cover of Uncle Smoke Stories

Uncle Smoke Stories

Uncle Smoke recounts the clever and mischievous exploits of Coyote the trickster in these four traditional stories of th

Cover of Jemmy Button

Jemmy is taken from his remote island home to be educated in the bustling city of London before making the long journey

Cover of Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story

Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story

Kevin Noble Maillard

For families wanting to explore Native American heritage through the joy of food. This sensory poem celebrates the diver

Cover of Race to the Sun

Race to the Sun

Rebecca Roanhorse

For the middle-grade reader finding their inner strength, this action-packed quest blends Navajo legend with a modern-da

Cover of Brave Eagle's Account of the Fetterman Fight

Brave Eagle's Account of the Fetterman Fight

Paul Goble, Dorothy Goble

Experience the events of the United States Army's greatest defeat on the plains told entirely through a powerful First N

Cover of Soonchild

A shaman journeys through shifting shapes and ancient spirits to find the songs his unborn daughter needs to hear before

Cover of Pushing Up the Sky: Seven Native American Plays for Children

Pushing Up the Sky: Seven Native American Plays for Children

For children ready to take the stage, these seven short plays celebrate Native American heritage through storytelling, p

Cover of Indian School: Teaching the White Man's Way

Indian School: Teaching the White Man's Way

Michael L. Cooper

For the middle-grade student exploring the difficult history of how Native American children were forced to leave their

Cover of Fire Race: A Karuk Coyote Tale of How Fire Came to the People

Fire Race: A Karuk Coyote Tale of How Fire Came to the People

Jonathan London

Wise Old Coyote leads a daring animal relay to steal fire from the wicked Yellow Jacket sisters in this Karuk teaching t

Cover of Sees Behind Trees

Sees Behind Trees

A Native American boy with poor eyesight uses his unique gift to perceive the hidden world while traveling through myste

Cover of Hidden Roots

Sonny knows he doesn't fit in with his classmates, but the truth lies in the heavy silence of his father's anger and his

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(62)Indigenous Cultures Books for Ages 12–18(693)Indigenous Cultures Books for Ages 4–7(585)Indigenous Cultures Books for Ages 8–11(1055)