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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
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3–5
6–8
9–12
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He Talks to Birds
Tyrese Gould Jacinto
For the nature-loving child who finds peace in the outdoors. This story celebrates a deep, intuitive connection with the
Ages 4–9
Run Away Home
Patricia C. McKissack
Sarah Jane's life in the late 19th century changes forever when she discovers an Apache boy hiding in her family's barn.
Ages 8–12
Spirit Bear #1
Touching Spirit Bear
Ben Mikaelsen
Sent to a remote Alaskan island to face his violent past, Cole encounters a massive Spirit Bear that forces him to chang
Ages 11–15
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Lei and the Fire Goddess
Malia Maunakea
Twelve-year-old Anna must embrace her Hawaiian roots and battle mythical creatures to break a curse after accidentally o
Ages 8–12
The Lightning Queen
Laura Resau
A lifelong friendship begins in the mountains of Mexico when a young Mixtec boy meets a girl who calls herself the Gypsy
Ages 8–12
Maya Adventure #1
The Well of Sacrifice
Chris Eboch
In ancient Guatemala, a brave Mayan girl risks everything to expose a corrupt High Priest who uses human sacrifice to el
Ages 9–13
Being Home
Traci Sorell
A Cherokee girl leaves the city behind to find a new rhythm and a sense of belonging among her community and ancestral l
Ages 4–8
Powwow Day
Traci Sorell
River is still recovering from an illness and cannot dance this year, but she discovers the healing power of watching he
Ages 4–8
My Place
Nadia Wheatley
For the child curious about how their neighborhood came to be, this journey through time reveals the changing layers of
Ages 7–12
New Zealand Wars Historical Fiction
A Young Te Ātiawa Māori Warrior
P.W. Moore
The future of New Zealand hangs in the balance as a young Māori warrior and an Irish whaler are swept into a high-stakes
Ages 12–18
Knowing the Difference
Aztecs, Incas & Mayans
Baby Professor
Vast empires rise and fall as you compare the unique achievements, social structures, and cultural legacies of the Mayan
Ages 7–11
Boy of the South Seas
Eunice Tietjens
After accidentally stowing away on a ship, ten-year-old Teiki must find his footing and build a completely new life on t
Ages 8–12
On a Wing and a Tear
Cynthia Leitich Smith
A cross-country drive to the Great Ball Game between Birds and Mammals begins when Great-Grandfather Bat asks for help a
Ages 8–12
Cheryl Harness Histories
The Tragic Tale of Narcissa Whitman and a Faithful History of the Oregon Trail
Cheryl Harness
The arduous 1836 trek across the Oregon Trail comes to life through the letters, maps, and drawings of missionary Narcis
Ages 8–12
Saltypie: A Choctaw Journey from Darkness into Light
Tim Tingle
A Choctaw storyteller shares a moving tribute to his grandmother, showing how a family stays strong and keeps their ligh
Ages 6–12
Hummingbird / Aamo-binashee
Jennifer Leason
Grandparents share the wisdom to flee the dark Windigo and follow Hummingbird, a lyrical messenger of healing spirit and
Ages 6–9
Notable Native People
Adrienne Keene
Meet Indigenous artists, activists, and scientists who changed the world. This collection features both historical icons
Ages 10–18
Native Americans in History
Jimmy Beason
For the child curious about the people who shaped our world, this collection of twenty biographies celebrates the power
Ages 8–12
Hopeless in Hope
Wanda John-Kehewin
Separated from her little brother and her mother, fourteen-year-old Eva must find her strength while living in a group h
Ages 12–17
Lasting Echoes
Joseph Bruchac
The history of Native American life unfolds through the powerful, firsthand testimonies of people who lived through cent
Ages 12–18
Colonization and the Wampanoag Story
Linda Coombs
Beyond the traditional myths of discovery lies the true story of America, told through the vital and enduring perspectiv
Ages 8–14
If You...
If You Were at the First Thanksgiving
Anne Kamma
For the curious child who wonders how kids really lived in the past. This engaging guide uses a question and answer form
Ages 6–10
Sisters of the Neversea
Cynthia Leitich Smith
Two stepsisters from different backgrounds must unite to save themselves and the Lost Boys in this modern reimagining of
Ages 8–12
The Last Algonquin
Theodore L. Kazimiroff
In the 1920s, a lone man lives traditionally off the land in a hidden corner of the Bronx, preserving his Algonquin heri
Ages 10–14
