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Indigenous Cultures

Indigenous Cultures Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

1,317 books about indigenous cultures

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Land of Gray Wolf, The

For the child learning about our connection to the Earth and the cycle of nature's healing after human impact.

Cover of Elizabeth and the Native American Children

Elizabeth and the Native American Children

For the child learning to bridge cultural gaps and find their own strength while facing isolation in a wild, unfamiliar

Cover of The Two Major Cities of the Inca Empire Cuzco and Machu Picchu

The Two Major Cities of the Inca Empire Cuzco and Machu Picchu

For curious kids who love exploring the past, this photo-rich guide introduces the incredible stone cities and mountain

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The Window

Michael Dorris

For the child navigating the shift of living with unfamiliar relatives while a parent focuses on recovery and healing.

Ages 9–13

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A powerful allegory uses the arrival of a new species to mirror the environmental and cultural impact of colonization ac

Cover of Cricket Biographies for Kids

Cricket Biographies for Kids

For the young sports fan curious about Australia's rich athletic history and the First Nations stars who have dominated

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The Daily Life of an Aztec Family

For the curious student who wants to see past the pyramids and into the homes, schools, and markets of the ancient Aztec

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Inca Government and Society

For the curious student building a foundation in world history, this guide simplifies the complex social and political s

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Lady of Guadalupe, The

For the child seeking to understand the power of humble faith and the origins of a beloved cultural icon, this classic r

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My Girragundji #1

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

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Miranda's Last Stand

For the child grappling with inherited biases, this story explores how personal experience can challenge the prejudices

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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

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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

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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.

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Touching Spirit Bear

Sent to a remote Alaskan island to face his violent past, Cole encounters a massive Spirit Bear that forces him to chang

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Lei and the Fire Goddess

Twelve-year-old Anna must embrace her Hawaiian roots and battle mythical creatures to break a curse after accidentally o

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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

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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 Being Home

A Cherokee girl leaves the city behind to find a new rhythm and a sense of belonging among her community and ancestral l

Cover of Powwow Day

River is still recovering from an illness and cannot dance this year, but she discovers the healing power of watching he

Cover of My Place

For the child curious about how their neighborhood came to be, this journey through time reveals the changing layers of

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New Zealand Wars Historical Fiction

A Young Te Ātiawa Māori Warrior

The future of New Zealand hangs in the balance as a young Māori warrior and an Irish whaler are swept into a high-stakes

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Knowing the Difference

Aztecs, Incas & Mayans

Vast empires rise and fall as you compare the unique achievements, social structures, and cultural legacies of the Mayan

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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