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Indigenous Cultures Chapter Books

Explore chapter books books about indigenous cultures for children.

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Cover of A Picture Book of Christopher Columbus

Picture Book Biographies #11

A Picture Book of Christopher Columbus

For children curious about the world's most famous explorers, this gentle biography introduces the persistence and visio

Cover of The Vampire's Beautiful Daughter

The Vampire's Beautiful Daughter

Johnny is struggling to balance his Lakota heritage with a new school until he meets Rebecca, a girl who understands bei

Cover of Sierra

Spirit of the Cimarron #2

Separated from her herd by a disaster, a young filly must survive the harsh elements and decide if she can accept a new

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Cover of Eclipse

The Twilight Saga #3

Eclipse

Stephenie Meyer

As revenge-seeking vampires converge on Seattle, Bella must choose between her intense love for Edward and her deep bond

Ages 13–18

Cover of The First Strawberries

Native American Legends #1

The First Strawberries

The Sun heals a quarrel between the first man and woman by bringing sweet strawberries up from the earth in this gentle

Cover of The Lightning Queen

The Lightning Queen

A lifelong friendship begins in the mountains of Mexico when a young Mixtec boy meets a girl who calls herself the Gypsy

Cover of The Ancient One

The Heartlight Saga #2

The Ancient One

Thirteen-year-old Kate tumbles five centuries back in time to battle an evil creature and save an Oregon redwood forest

Cover of The Coast Miwok

The Coast Miwok

Vibrant customs and family life take center stage in this look at the history and enduring presence of the Coast Miwok p

Cover of Annie and the Old One

Annie and the Old One

A young Navajo girl tries to pause time by unraveling her weaving, hoping to keep her beloved grandmother from the inevi

Cover of Save Queen of Sheba

Save Queen of Sheba

Left alone after a raid on the Oregon Trail, a brave brother and his sister must survive the wilderness with almost no s

Cover of Maroo of the Winter Caves

Maroo of the Winter Caves

With her father gone, Maroo must guide her family across the frozen Ice Age landscape to find safety before the winter b

Cover of The Well of Sacrifice

Maya Adventure #1

The Well of Sacrifice

In ancient Guatemala, a brave Mayan girl risks everything to expose a corrupt High Priest who uses human sacrifice to el

Cover of Berry Song

For the child learning to appreciate the natural world and the wisdom passed down through generations. A beautifully ill

Cover of Turtle's Race with Beaver

Native American Legends #4

Turtle's Race with Beaver

Joseph Bruchac, James Bruchac

For the child encountering a neighborhood braggart or learning that using your head is often better than using your musc

Cover of Zonia's Rain Forest

Zonia's Rain Forest

Juana Martinez-Neal

For the child discovering their connection to nature, this story celebrates the joy of the Amazon while introducing the

Cover of The Girl Who Chased Away Sorrow: The Diary of Sarah Nita, a Navajo Girl

Dear America #18

The Girl Who Chased Away Sorrow: The Diary of Sarah Nita, a Navajo Girl

Ann Warren Turner

Thirteen-year-old Sarah Nita records the harrowing 400-mile forced march of the Navajo people from their ancestral lands

Cover of Wounded Knee

Follow the series of events and tensions that culminated in the tragic battle and massacre at Wounded Knee in this histo

Cover of Berry Woman's Children

Berry Woman's Children

Traditional Eskimo animal legends come to life in these brief, evocative retellings of ancestral stories.

Cover of Here Comes Tricky Rabbit! Native American Trickster Tales

Here Comes Tricky Rabbit! Native American Trickster Tales

Gretchen Will Mayo

For the child who loves a bit of mischief, these traditional tales explore how cleverness and quick thinking can help ou

Cover of Why Bears Have Short Tails

Houghton Mifflin Leveled Readers

Why Bears Have Short Tails

Houghton Mifflin

For the child who needs to learn that not everyone has their best interests at heart. This traditional tale explores how

Cover of Beardance

High in the mountains, a Ute Indian boy named Cloyd embarks on a spirit mission to help two orphaned grizzly cubs surviv

Cover of The Great Ball Game

Native American Legends #2

The Great Ball Game

Bat has teeth like the Animals and wings like the Birds, making him the surprising hero in a legendary competition to se

Cover of Chief Seattle and the Indian in the Moon: The Legend of Star Child and Mud Child

Chief Seattle and the Indian in the Moon: The Legend of Star Child and Mud Child

Jewell Praying Wolf James, Darby Anne James

For children curious about the stars and the moon, this beautiful legend offers a soulful way to explore how the natural

Cover of The Book of Mausape

X-Indian Chronicles #1

The Book of Mausape

Thomas M. Yeahpau

For the teen feeling disconnected from their roots, these gritty, interwoven stories follow Kiowa teenagers navigating m

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)