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Indigenous Cultures
Indigenous Cultures
Indigenous Cultures Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
1,257 books about indigenous cultures
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Chapter Books
(510)
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(38)
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(13)
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(6)
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Fire Race: A Karuk Coyote Tale of How Fire Came to the People
Jonathan London
Wise Old Coyote leads a daring animal relay to steal fire from the wicked Yellow Jacket sisters in this Karuk teaching t
Ages 4–8
Where Wolves Don't Die
Anton Treuer
Wrongfully accused of arson, an Ojibwe boy flees the city to hide in the Canadian wilderness, learning traditional survi
Ages 12–18
Sees Behind Trees
Michael Dorris
A Native American boy with poor eyesight uses his unique gift to perceive the hidden world while traveling through myste
Ages 8–12
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Hidden Roots
Joseph Bruchac
Sonny knows he doesn't fit in with his classmates, but the truth lies in the heavy silence of his father's anger and his
Ages 10–14
Houghton Mifflin Reading
Shell-Flower and the Strangers
Houghton Mifflin
For the child curious about history and how people from different backgrounds first met. This story explores a young gir
Ages 7–10
American Indian Nations
The Cherokee: An Independent Nation
Anne M. Todd
For the student curious about Native American history and the enduring strength of tribal sovereignty from early traditi
Ages 8–12
King Island Christmas
Jean Rogers
Village residents work together in the Bering Sea to help a priest reach their island home in time for a Christmas celeb
Ages 5–9
Doesn't Fall Off His Horse
Virginia A. Stroud
Saygee sits with her great-grandfather as he shares the thrilling story behind his name and the legendary ride that earn
Ages 5–9
The Burnt Stick
Anthony Hill
For children processing themes of systemic unfairness or family separation. This story explores a mother's desperate lov
Ages 10–14
The Chase: A Kutenai Indian Tale
Béatrice Tanaka
For the child who gets caught up in the 'what-ifs' of a worry, this rhythmic tale shows how quickly a small misunderstan
Ages 4–8
Yolngu Mali Aboriginal Spirit
Binmila Yunupingu, Milkayngu Mununggurr
For the child curious about the unseen connections in our world, this book explores the spiritual 'Mali' and sacred trad
Ages 6–10
Man Made Monsters
Andrea L. Rogers
Monsters both folkloric and historical haunt one Cherokee family across two centuries in this chilling collection of int
Ages 14–18
Longwalker's Journey
Beatrice Orcutt Harrell
Forced from his sacred homeland in 1831, ten-year-old Minko faces a grueling journey that will test his endurance and ev
Ages 8–12
Nine Girls
Stacy Gregg
Titch hunts for a box of cursed gold on her family’s farm, hoping to save them from bankruptcy while discovering the pow
Ages 9–13
DK Readers
The Native American Nations
DK
For the curious child who wants to understand the deep roots and diverse cultures of North America through vivid maps, p
Ages 8–12
Real
Felice Holman
While exploring the California desert, Colly meets an indigenous boy and his grandmother who are somehow living the year
Ages 9–12
Storm Maker's Tipi
Paul Goble
For the child curious about how things are made and the deeper meaning behind the homes and structures we build.
Ages 5–9
Copper Sunrise
Bryan Buchan, Kathryn Cole
For the child grappling with the unfairness of history, this story follows a boy who chooses friendship and empathy over
Ages 9–12
Coyote Steals the Blanket: A Ute Tale
Janet Stevens
Trouble follows close behind when a stubborn coyote ignores good advice and snatches a blanket that isn't his to take.
Ages 4–8
American Indian Life
The Navajo: The Past and Present of the Diné
Donna Janell Bowman
For the student curious about the diverse cultures of North America, this guide explores the resilient history and vibra
Ages 8–12
Apple: Skin to the Core
Eric Gansworth
Verse and imagery collide in this powerful reclamation of identity, tracing the legacy of government boarding schools an
Ages 14–18
The Flight of Red Bird: The Life of Zitkala-Sa
Doreen Rappaport
The letters and stories of Zitkala-Sa reveal the powerful life of a Yankton Indian woman standing at the crossroads of t
Ages 10–14
Birrarung Wilam: A Story from Aboriginal Australia
Aunty Joy Murphy, Andrew Kelly
Bunjil the eagle soars over the Yarra River as Indigenous culture and nature intertwine in this lyrical journey through
Ages 5–10
Houghton Mifflin Reading
Tracing the Anasazi
Alison Wells
For the curious child who loves exploring the past: discover how an ancient civilization built incredible homes into cli
Ages 7–10
