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Indigenous Cultures
Indigenous Cultures
Indigenous Cultures Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
1,317 books about indigenous cultures
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Turtle's Race with Beaver
Joseph Bruchac, James Bruchac
For the child encountering a neighborhood braggart or learning that using your head is often better than using your musc
Ages 4–8
Danger Along the Ohio
Patricia Willis
Twelve-year-old Clare and her brothers must survive the wild Ohio River Valley in 1793 while trying to evade capture in
Ages 8–12
Rifles for Watie
Harold Keith
Sixteen-year-old Jeff Bussey leaves his Kansas farm to join the Union Army, only to find himself caught in the brutal re
Ages 10–14
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Call It Courage
Armstrong Sperry
Mocked for his fear of the sea, the son of a Great Chief sets out alone on a dangerous voyage to prove his worth and con
Ages 8–12
Dear America #18
The Girl who Chased Away Sorrow: The Diary of Sarah Nita, a Navajo Girl
Ann Warren Turner
Thirteen-year-old Sarah Nita records the harrowing 400-mile forced march of the Navajo people from their ancestral lands
Ages 9–13
Marcia Sewall's American History #2
People of the Breaking Day
Marcia Sewall
The rhythmic traditions and spiritual beliefs of the Wampanoag people come to life through poetic language and vivid sto
Ages 6–10
Wounded Knee
Neil Waldman
Follow the series of events and tensions that culminated in the tragic battle and massacre at Wounded Knee in this histo
Ages 9–13
Berry Woman's Children
Dale DeArmond
Traditional Eskimo animal legends come to life in these brief, evocative retellings of ancestral stories.
Ages 6–10
Here Comes Tricky Rabbit! Native American Trickster Tales
Gretchen Will Mayo
For the child who loves a bit of mischief, these traditional tales explore how cleverness and quick thinking can help ou
Ages 7–10
Houghton Mifflin Leveled Readers
Why Bears Have Short Tails
Houghton Mifflin
For the child who needs to learn that not everyone has their best interests at heart. This traditional tale explores how
Ages 5–7
Bearstone #2
Beardance
Will Hobbs
High in the mountains, a Ute Indian boy named Cloyd embarks on a spirit mission to help two orphaned grizzly cubs surviv
Ages 10–14
The Invisible Wild
Nikki Van De Car
Sixteen-year-old Emma must protect a mysterious boy and reconnect with the hidden spirits of Hawaii to save the only hom
Ages 12–18
Ishi, Last of His Tribe
Theodora Kroeber
For the young reader processing the heavy weight of being the last one left or the courage needed to enter a completely
Ages 10–14
The Great Ball Game
Joseph Bruchac
Bat has teeth like the Animals and wings like the Birds, making him the surprising hero in a legendary competition to se
Ages 4–8
Chief Seattle and the Indian in the Moon: The Legend of Star Child and Mud Child
Jewell Praying Wolf James, Darby Anne James
For children curious about the stars and the moon, this beautiful legend offers a soulful way to explore how the natural
Ages 5–9
X-Indian Chronicles #1
The Book of Mausape
Thomas M. Yeahpau
For the teen feeling disconnected from their roots, these gritty, interwoven stories follow Kiowa teenagers navigating m
Ages 14–18
The Blossoming Summer
Anna Rose Johnson
Sent from London to Lake Superior during WWII, Rosemary discovers a hidden Anishinaabe heritage that changes everything
Ages 8–12
Chilling American Indian Stories #1
Living Ghosts & Mischievous Monsters
Dan SaSuWeh Jones
Hungry skeletons, walking dolls, and legendary spirits haunt these thirty-two chilling tales drawn from American Indian
Ages 8–12
Spirit Quest
Susan Sharpe
While visiting a Quileute reservation, eleven-year-old Aaron forms a deep bond with a new friend preparing for a traditi
Ages 8–12
White Mist
Barbara Smucker
For the child questioning where they belong and how their heritage shapes them. A time-travel adventure explores the dee
Ages 9–13
When the Snake Bites the Sun
David Mowaljarlai
For children beginning to ask why things happen in nature. This Dreaming story fosters cultural connection and a deep re
Ages 4–9
DK Readers
Reservation Life Today
Jim Kristofic
For children curious about different ways of life, this book provides a vibrant, modern look at the traditions and daily
Ages 8–11
American Indian Nations
The Cheyenne
Mary Englar
For the curious student researching Native American history, this introductory guide explores the Cheyenne people's trad
Ages 7–10
American Indian Homes
Plank Houses
Riley Flynn
Vivid photos and clear text reveal the massive cedar structures used as homes by American Indian tribes in the Pacific N
Ages 7–10
