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Explore chapter books books about indigenous cultures for children.
510 books
The Ghost Dance
Alice McLerran
Lyrical verse tells the story of a sacred dance meant to bring back a world of abundance for the People.
Ages 6–10
Living Through History
The Plains Indian Wars 1864-1890
Andrew Langley
For the student grappling with the complexities of American history, this guide explores the difficult conflicts between
Ages 10–14
The Animals Speak: The Lakota Way
S. D. Nelson
For the child who feels a deep connection to the outdoors, this book shares how Lakota values and the wisdom of animals
Ages 4–8
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Ancient Night
David Álvarez, David Bowles
For the child who marvels at the moon and stars, this luminous Mesoamerican myth explores how a clever opossum and a tir
Ages 4–9
Living Ghosts and Mischievous Monsters: Chilling American Indian Stories
Dan SaSuWeh Jones
For the child who loves the thrill of a campfire story, this collection explores Indigenous legends and personal encount
Ages 8–13
The Story of the Sioux
Marion Eleanor Gridley
Great leaders, traditional customs, and the history of the Dakota people reveal the rich heritage of the Sioux tribe of
Ages 8–12
The Sea Lion: A Story of the Sea Cliff People
Ken Kesey
When a terrifying spirit visits on a stormy night, small Eemook relies on his courage rather than his strength to save t
Ages 6–10
Captured History
Shadow Catcher
Michael Burgan
Explore the life of Edward S. Curtis and his twenty-year journey to capture the dignity of Native American cultures thro
Ages 9–14
Jumping Mouse
Mary Moore
For the child who feels small in a big world, this Native American legend explores how sacrifice and kindness can transf
Ages 5–9
The Sketchbook of Thomas Blue Eagle
Gay Matthaei, Jewel H. Grutman
Follow the journey of a Lakota man who travels through America and Europe as a performer in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Sho
Ages 8–12
Sing for a Gentle Rain
J. Alison James
A recurring dream pulls a boy across 700 years to an Anasazi cliff village, where he must help a young girl save her peo
Ages 12–16
The Second Bend in the River
Ann Rinaldi
On the 1798 Ohio frontier, a young settler named Rebecca forms an unlikely and deep friendship with the Shawnee leader T
Ages 12–17
Who Was?
Who Is Maria Tallchief?
Catherine Gourley
For the child who feels like they are caught between two worlds or is striving to master a difficult craft through grit
Ages 8–12
Cannonball
Sacha Cotter
A young boy searches for the secret to the perfect pool jump, eventually realizing that the best splash comes from embra
Ages 4–8
Moon of Two Dark Horses
Sally M. Keehn
A Delaware Indian boy and his white friend search for legendary bones on sacred ground, hoping to protect their valley f
Ages 10–14
Rangitoto: The Rock Standing in the Ocean
Maria Gill
For the curious child marveling at local landmarks or wondering how the earth was formed, this book weaves together geol
Ages 7–11
Discovering the Inca Ice Maiden
Johan Reinhard
High atop Mount Ampato, a 500-year-old mystery is revealed in this firsthand account of the discovery and scientific stu
Ages 8–12
One Night A Story from the Desert
Cristina Kessler
For the child stepping into new responsibilities, this evocative story follows a boy's courageous night in the Sahara de
Ages 5–9
Pocahontas and the Strangers
Clyde Robert Bulla
Historical facts and fiction blend together to tell the life story of Pocahontas and her encounters with the strangers w
Ages 8–12
A Circle Unbroken
Sollace Hotze
After years of being raised as a Sioux chief's daughter, Rachel struggles to adjust to the white family that recaptured
Ages 12–17
My New Zealand Story
Dawn Raid
Pauline Vaeluaga Smith
For the child noticing unfairness in the world and wondering how to help. This diary-style story follows a girl discover
Ages 8–12
Dear America #11
Standing in the Light
Mary Pope Osborne
Taken captive during a time of frontier conflict, a young Quaker girl discovers shared humanity and courage through the
Ages 8–12
The Mourning Wars
Karen Steinmetz
Seven-year-old Eunice Williams is taken from her village in 1704, beginning a powerful true story of survival and findin
Ages 8–12
The American West Trilogy #3
Custer's Gold
Kenneth Ulyatt
For the teen exploring the complex history of the American West and the moral weight of broken treaties, sacred land, an
Ages 12–17
More Formats for Indigenous Cultures
Young Adult
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Picture Books
(16)
Middle Grade
(13)
Poetry
(13)
Graphic Novels
(13)
Early Readers
(6)
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Indigenous Cultures Books for Ages 0–3
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