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Indigenous Cultures
Indigenous Cultures
Indigenous Cultures Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
386 books about indigenous cultures
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Format
Picture Books
Early Readers
Chapter Books
Graphic Novels
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We Are Water Protectors
Carole Lindstrom
A young protagonist stands firm against a black snake threatening to poison the Earth, issuing a lyrical call to protect
Ages 3–9
Grandma Calls Me Beautiful
Barbara M. Joosse
A Hawaiian grandmother shares stories of love and heritage, paired with traditional customs and instructions for creatin
Ages 3–7
Ribbon Rescue
Robert N. Munsch
A young girl in a traditional Mohawk ribbon dress unselfishly takes the ribbons from her new clothes to help neighbors i
Ages 4–8
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Pocket Bios
Pocahontas
Al Berenger
Cheerful illustrations follow the life of the famous Native American teenager, from her time in Jamestown to her marriag
Ages 4–8
Starfields
Carolyn Marsden
Nine-year-old Rosalba faces rumors of the world's end as ancient Mayan visions and a mysterious boy guide her through bi
Ages 8–12
The Mud Pony
Caron Lee Cohen
Mother Earth transforms a poor boy’s mud pony into a living horse, leading him to greatness until he is forced to find t
Ages 4–9
If You Lived With... #1
If You Lived with the Sioux Indians
Ann McGovern
Daily life on the plains comes alive through details of the food, clothing, and games enjoyed by the Sioux people both b
Ages 7–10
Where Is?
Where Is Machu Picchu?
Megan Stine, Who HQ
Climb 3,000 stone steps to explore the mysterious mountain ruins of the Incan empire and learn how this hidden city was
Ages 8–12
Native Americans
The Choctaw Nation
Allison Lassieur
For children curious about Native American history, this accessible guide explores the enduring traditions, culture, and
Ages 7–10
Magic Tree House #27
Thanksgiving on Thursday
Mary Pope Osborne
Jack and Annie are whisked back to 1621 to join the Pilgrims and Wampanoag for a harvest feast in the New Plymouth Colon
Ages 6–9
How the Indians Bought the Farm
Craig Kee Strete, Michelle Netten Chacon
A clever chief uses quick wit and hilarious tall tales to convince a government official that forest animals are actuall
Ages 5–9
The Real Story About Colonial America #1
Who Really Discovered America?
Kristine Carlson Asselin
Long before 1492, ancient nomads and Viking explorers like Leif Eriksson made the treacherous journey to reach the shore
Ages 8–12
What Was?
What Was the Gold Rush?
Joan Holub, Who HQ
Gold fever transformed the American West, sparking the rise of boomtowns and changing the relationship between pioneers
Ages 8–12
What Was?
What Was the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
Judith St. George
Join the Corps of Discovery on their 1804 trek across the Louisiana Purchase as they search for a waterway to the Pacifi
Ages 8–12
Timothy Tall Feather
Charlotte Pomerantz
Timothy and his grandfather share a quiet afternoon dreaming of their heritage and the stories of the Indian people who
Ages 4–8
Where Is?
Where Is the Grand Canyon?
Jim O'Connor, Who HQ
For curious kids fascinated by the great outdoors, this guide explores the layers of history, geology, and indigenous cu
Ages 8–12
What Was?
What Was the Age of Exploration?
Catherine Daly, Who HQ
European sailors once feared the unknown beyond the horizon; learn how their risky voyages mapped the globe and impacted
Ages 8–12
Baseball Card Adventures #10
Jim & Me
Dan Gutman
Stosh travels back in time to meet legendary athlete Jim Thorpe on a high-stakes mission to restore the Olympic champion
Ages 8–12
First Facts: Native American Homes
Igloos
June Preszler
Discover how blocks of snow are transformed into sturdy, warm shelters in this look at the traditional homes and lives o
Ages 5–8
Who Was?
Who Was Davy Crockett?
Gail Herman
Separate the tall tales from the truth as you learn how a legendary bear hunter and storyteller became a Tennessee congr
Ages 8–12
Chocolate: Riches from the Rainforest
Robert Burleigh
The journey of your favorite sweet begins in the tropical rainforest; see how cocoa beans are transformed from jungle pl
Ages 8–12
Where Is?
Where Is Alcatraz?
Nico Medina, Who HQ
Raincoat rafts and spoon-carved tunnels highlight the daring history of the world's most famous island prison, from its
Ages 8–12
Willa of the Wood #1
Willa of the Wood
Robert Beatty
A young forest spirit watches as homesteaders destroy her mountain home, only to have her world upended by a meeting wit
Ages 8–12
Horrible Things #1
Terrifying, Bone-Chilling Rituals and Sacrifices
Kelly Barnhill
Peer into the past to uncover the intense and mysterious ceremonies performed by ancient cultures across the globe throu
Ages 8–12
