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Geography & World Cultures
Geography & World Cultures
Geography & World Cultures Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
452 books about geography & world cultures
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
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Middle Grade
Young Adult
Graphic Novels
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The Waiting Place: When Home Is Lost and a New One Not Yet Found
Dina Nayeri
Ten young refugees living in shipping-crate homes in Greece share their dreams and daily struggles through poetic words
Ages 8–14
Refugee #1
Refugee
Alan Gratz
Three children from different eras—1930s Germany, 1990s Cuba, and 2015 Syria—undertake harrowing journeys in a desperate
Ages 9–14
New Kid #3
School Trip
Jerry Craft
Jordan and his friends are heading to Paris to see the art, but missing guides and confusing directions make navigating
Ages 8–13
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The Map to Myself
Eliza Northwood
Kira avoids crowds by mapping safe routes until a mysterious compass leads her to forgotten canals, new friends, and the
Ages 12–17
Captured History
TV Shows the World Freedom As the Berlin Wall Falls
Danielle Smith-Llera
Historical photographs and narration document the rise and fall of the Berlin Wall, showing how its collapse became a gl
Ages 9–13
Protogena Chronicles #1
Protogenesis
Alysia Helming
Searching for her missing mother in the heart of Greece, Helene is pulled into a world where ancient myths are real and
Ages 13–18
My Own Revolution
Carolyn Marsden
Fourteen-year-old Patrik rebels against 1960s communist Czechoslovakia with secret records and midnight slogans, risking
Ages 11–15
Horrible Histories
The Bloody Scotland
Terry Deary
The wildest parts of Scottish history come to life through foul facts about William Wallace, gory ghost stories, and ter
Ages 8–13
New Super-Man #1
New Super-Man: Made in China
Gene Luen Yang
Arrogant young Kong Kenan is chosen by the government to become China's own Superman, but his inexperience might be more
Ages 12–17
The Teacher of Nomad Land: A World War II Story
Daniel Nayeri
Orphaned siblings Babak and his sister flee through 1941 Iran, disguised as nomadic teachers while dodging Nazi spies in
Ages 10–14
Snapshots in History
September 11: Attack on America
Andrew Langley
You'll learn how the events of 9/11 unfolded and why they reshaped global history and international relations in this cl
Ages 10–15
Cloud and Wallfish
Anne Nesbet
Noah’s life changes in a heartbeat when he is whisked away to East Berlin, forced to live by strict rules and hide his r
Ages 10–14
The Genius Files #2
Never Say Genius
Dan Gutman
Thirteen-year-old twins Coke and Pepsi must dodge assassins at famous landmarks while their family road trip turns into
Ages 8–13
Horrible Histories
England
Terry Deary
History gets weird with tales of werewolf kings, monks battling the devil, and the bizarre snacks people actually ate du
Ages 8–13
Every Falling Star
Sungju Lee, Susan Elizabeth McClelland
For the teenager seeking a deeper understanding of global crises, this memoir offers a powerful look at survival, grit,
Ages 12–18
Horrible Histories
London
Terry Deary
London is filled with gruesome secrets, from the terrifying Tower to the plague-ridden streets and the murky depths of t
Ages 8–13
The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams
Daniel Nayeri
Young Omar must protect a silver-tongued conman from a trail of vengeful enemies across the Silk Road to win back his ow
Ages 8–14
Peak Marcello #3
Ascent
Roland Smith
Peak Marcello journeys to one of the most isolated spots on Earth for a high-stakes climb in the mountains of Myanmar.
Ages 10–15
The Cruise of the Arctic Star
Scott O'Dell
A crew sails up the California coast, meeting the rhythm of the waves while uncovering historical secrets and anecdotes
Ages 10–14
Ground Zero
Alan Gratz
A boy trapped in the World Trade Center and a girl in modern Afghanistan find their lives bound together by the echoing
Ages 9–13
New Super-Man #2
New Super-Man: Coming to America
Gene Luen Yang
Kong Kenan has the powers of a Kryptonian but his abilities are failing, forcing the new Super-Man of China to seek anci
Ages 10–18
Persepolis #1
Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood
Marjane Satrapi
Marjane navigates the daily contradictions of life in Tehran, growing from a spirited child into a teenager amidst the I
Ages 12–18
Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales #4
Treaties, Trenches, Mud, and Blood
Nathan Hale
Animal characters bring the complex history of World War I to life, revealing the true tales and secret battles of the f
Ages 8–13
Bloomability
Sharon Creech
Thirteen-year-old Dinnie is whisked away to a school in the Swiss Alps, where new cultures and unexpected friendships he
Ages 10–14
