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Explore chapter books books about indigenous cultures for children.
510 books
Investigating Mysterious Places
Easter Island: Stone Giants of the Pacific
Allan Morey
Massive stone giants stand watch over Rapa Nui, holding the secrets of an ancient civilization and the enduring puzzles
Ages 7–10
Dixie in the Big Pasture
Belinda Hurmence
A dispute over a pony creates a tense standoff between thirteen-year-old Dixie and a Kiowa boy named John Three on the 1
Ages 9–12
Ann McGovern's American History #1
The Pilgrims' First Thanksgiving
Ann McGovern
The first Thanksgiving celebration lasted for three whole days following a year of hardship and survival for the settler
Ages 5–8
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Canadian Arctic Adventures
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Signature Lives
Will Rogers: Cowboy, Comedian, and Commentator
Sandy Donovan
Will Rogers went from roping cattle on a family ranch to becoming a legendary star of stage, film, and radio with his do
Ages 9–14
Chip Has Many Brothers
Hans Baumann
Young Chip embarks on a perilous quest to find medicine for his sick sister, finding that his own kindness earns him une
Ages 4–8
National Geographic Countries of the World #1
Canada
Brian Williams
For the student preparing a school report or the curious traveler wanting to explore the diverse landscapes, history, an
Ages 8–12
The Wolf's Boy
Susan Williams Beckhorn
Cast out as unlucky, Kai and his wolf Uff must rely on each other to endure the freezing wilderness and survive a harsh
Ages 8–12
The Humpbacked Fluteplayer
Sharman Apt Russell
A school field trip takes a perilous turn when May and Evan are pulled back in time and captured by warring tribes in th
Ages 9–12
Canadian Arctic Adventures #4
River Runners
James Houston
Deep in the Canadian subarctic, two boys tasked with running a fur post must learn to survive with the help of a local N
Ages 10–14
A Distant Enemy
Deb Vanasse
In a remote Alaskan village, fourteen-year-old Joseph fights to honor his Yupik heritage as the modern world begins to c
Ages 10–14
Daily Life
Daily Life in a Plains Indian Village 1868
Michael Terry
Step inside the lodges and landscapes of a 19th-century Plains Indian village to see the clothing and tools used in dail
Ages 8–12
Welcome To Country: A Traditional Aboriginal Ceremony
Joy Murphy Wandin
For children beginning to explore global cultures, this evocative book introduces the sacred Wurundjeri tradition of hon
Ages 5–10
First Reports
The Apsaalooke (Crow) Nation
Allison Lassieur
Past and present collide in this look at the Apsaalooke people, from their traditional beliefs and customs to their mode
Ages 7–10
How Turtle's Back Was Cracked
Gayle Ross
In this Cherokee folktale, a boastful turtle's pride leads to a run-in with a pack of wolves and a permanent change to h
Ages 4–8
Plains Warrior: Chief Quanah Parker and the Comanches
Albert Marrin
Follow the powerful life of Chief Quanah Parker as he leads the Comanches through the end of the traditional plains life
Ages 10–14
The Legend of the Windigo
Gayle Ross
For the child learning how courage and wit can overcome seemingly impossible challenges. This traditional story explores
Ages 5–10
A Land of Books: Dreams of Young Mexihcah Word Painters
Duncan Tonatiuh
Centuries of history, science, and ritual come to life through the intricate painted codices and artistic traditions of
Ages 4–9
Eagle Feather
Clyde Robert Bulla
Determined to escape a cruel relative and return to his family, a young Navajo boy sets out on a brave journey to find t
Ages 7–10
How Iwariwa the Cayman Learned to Share
George Crespo
The animals of the Amazon rainforest hatch a clever plan to trick Iwariwa the cayman into finally sharing the fire he us
Ages 5–9
Angela Weaves a Dream
Michele Sola
High in the mountains of southern Mexico, Angela masters the intricate patterns and ancient traditions of her ancestors
Ages 8–12
Canadian Arctic Adventures #6
The Falcon Bow
James Houston
Kungo, a young Inuit, must find a way to stop a violent conflict between his people and a rival tribe as they struggle o
Ages 8–12
Uncegila's Seventh Spot: A Lakota Legend
Jill Rubalcaba
Twin brothers face a terrifying serpent with the help of a shaman, only to realize the magical powers they've won come w
Ages 7–11
And Still the Turtle Watched
Sheila MacGill-Callahan
High on a bluff over the Hudson River, a stone turtle carved long ago watches the landscape transform as the centuries p
Ages 5–9
A Walk to the Great Mystery
Virginia A. Stroud
A walk through the woods with a Cherokee medicine woman reveals the hidden spirit of life pulsing through every tree and
Ages 5–9
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
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Indigenous Cultures Books for Ages 8–11
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