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Indigenous Cultures
Indigenous Cultures
Indigenous Cultures Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
1,257 books about indigenous cultures
By format:
Chapter Books
(510)
Young Adult
(38)
Picture Books
(16)
Middle Grade
(13)
Poetry
(13)
Graphic Novels
(13)
Early Readers
(6)
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
The Abduction
Mette Newth
Stolen from her home in Greenland, a young girl faces a harsh clash of cultures when she is brought to eighteenth-centur
Ages 13–18
Moonstick: The Seasons of the Sioux
Eve Bunting
For the child curious about the rhythms of the natural world and the way different cultures honor the passing of time th
Ages 4–8
Native American Creation Stories of Family and Friendship
Teresa Pijoan
For families seeking to understand how shared history and traditional wisdom can strengthen the bonds of friendship and
Ages 8–14
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Saga of the Sioux
Dwight Jon Zimmerman
The history of the American West is recounted through the eyes of Indigenous peoples facing the devastating impact of fo
Ages 12–18
Painting the Wild Frontier: The Art and Adventures of George Catlin
Susanna Reich
Travel across the 1830s American West through the eyes of an artist dedicated to capturing the faces and lives of the Pl
Ages 8–12
Owl's Song, The
Janet Campbell Hale
For the child grappling with the weight of tradition while finding their own path, this story explores the bridge betwee
Ages 10–14
Blackfeet Stories
Running Eagle
James Willard Schultz
For the young person looking for a role model who defies expectations, this story follows a girl's journey to becoming a
Ages 12–18
Indigenous Peoples' Day
Katrina M. Phillips
The second Monday in October is a time for song, dance, and food as communities gather to honor the vibrant histories an
Ages 4–8
We All Count: A Book of Cree Numbers
Julie Flett
For the family looking to weave indigenous culture and counting into their daily routine, this peaceful book introduces
Ages 0–5
The Lizard and the Sun / La Lagartija y el Sol
Alma Flor Ada
The world falls into darkness when the sun disappears, leaving a determined little lizard to journey through the Aztec e
Ages 4–8
Jingle Dancer
Cynthia Leitich Smith
Jenna visits her family and friends to gather singing tin jingles for her dress, piece by piece, so she can dance at the
Ages 4–8
The Aztecs' Many Gods
Baby Professor
The most fascinating thing you'll learn is how Aztec rituals and beliefs were often misrepresented by explorers to justi
Ages 6–10
The Vampire's Beautiful Daughter
S. P. Somtow
Johnny is struggling to balance his Lakota heritage with a new school until he meets Rebecca, a girl who understands bei
Ages 10–14
Spirit of the Cimarron #2
Sierra
Kathleen Duey
Separated from her herd by a disaster, a young filly must survive the harsh elements and decide if she can accept a new
Ages 8–12
Elizabeth and the Native American Children
Beth Scott
For the child learning to bridge cultural gaps and find their own strength while facing isolation in a wild, unfamiliar
Ages 9–13
The Two Major Cities of the Inca Empire: Cuzco and Machu Picchu
Baby Professor
For curious kids who love exploring the past, this photo-rich guide introduces the incredible stone cities and mountain
Ages 6–10
The Rabbits
John Marsden
A powerful allegory uses the arrival of a new species to mirror the environmental and cultural impact of colonization ac
Ages 8–15
Cricket Biographies for Kids
Shayne Lambie
For the young sports fan curious about Australia's rich athletic history and the First Nations stars who have dominated
Ages 7–12
The Daily Life of an Aztec Family
Baby Professor
For the curious student who wants to see past the pyramids and into the homes, schools, and markets of the ancient Aztec
Ages 7–11
Inca Government and Society
Baby Professor
For the curious student building a foundation in world history, this guide simplifies the complex social and political s
Ages 9–12
The Lady of Guadalupe
Tomie dePaola
For the child seeking to understand the power of humble faith and the origins of a beloved cultural icon, this classic r
Ages 5–10
My Girragundji #1
My Girragundji
Meme McDonald, Boori Monty Pryor
For the child grappling with nighttime fears or feeling like an outsider, this story uses the power of nature and herita
Ages 10–14
Miranda's Last Stand
Gloria Whelan
For the child grappling with inherited biases, this story explores how personal experience can challenge the prejudices
Ages 8–12
Keepers of the Earth #1
Keepers of the Earth
Michael J. Caduto, Joseph Bruchac
Traditional Indigenous stories pair with hands-on nature activities to show how every living thing is connected to the h
Ages 5–12
