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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)
Young Adult
(38)
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(16)
Middle Grade
(13)
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(13)
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(13)
Early Readers
(6)
Age
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3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
The First Americans #5
The Hopis
Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve
For children curious about the vibrant history and living traditions of the Hopi people, written with deep respect by an
Ages 6–9
Animal Lore and Legend
Owl
Vee Browne
For the child learning that showing off can have unexpected consequences. This Navajo legend explores how an owl's pride
Ages 4–8
Grandma's Tipi: A Present-Day Lakota Story
S. D. Nelson
Clara spends a meaningful summer at Standing Rock Reservation, learning the traditions of the family tipi and the sacred
Ages 4–8
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A-Ztec
Emmanuel Valtierra
For the child curious about their heritage or ancient worlds, this vibrant alphabet book brings Aztec history to life th
Ages 5–10
How the Birds Got Their Colours
Mary Albert
For the child who asks why the world is so colorful, this Aboriginal Dreamtime story offers a beautiful explanation thro
Ages 4–8
The Secret of the Mountain
Esther Linfield
A fifteen-year-old Xhosa boy in south-eastern Africa navigates sacred rituals and the responsibilities of manhood in his
Ages 10–14
DK findout!
Maya, Incas, and Aztecs
Brian Williams
For the curious student fascinated by ancient mysteries and hidden empires of the past.
Ages 7–12
The Tribe #2
The Disappearance of Ember Crow
Ambelin Kwaymullina
Ashala Wolf and her Tribe of children with inexplicable powers retreat to their forest haven after a high-stakes raid on
Ages 12–18
First Reports
The Cheyenne
Petra Press
Powerful traditions and deep ancestral history come to life as you learn about the heritage and enduring culture of the
Ages 7–10
It is a Good Day to Die
Herman J. Viola
For the young history buff ready to look beyond the textbooks. This account of the Little Bighorn offers a vital perspec
Ages 10–14
Bearstone #1
Bearstone
Will Hobbs
Cloyd flees a group home and journeys into the mountains to find the father he never knew, only to discover a secret tha
Ages 10–14
Indigenous Ingenuity: A Celebration of Traditional North American Knowledge
Deidre Havrelock, Edward Kay
From brain surgery to chocolate, discover how Indigenous innovations shaped the modern world through fascinating history
Ages 8–12
The Dog Who Walked with God
Michael J. Rosen
In a dark and watery world, the Creator searches for a companion before bringing the familiar sights and sounds of our e
Ages 5–9
Who Was?
Who Was Jim Thorpe?
James Buckley Jr., Who HQ
Jim Thorpe rose from the Sac and Fox nation to become a professional multi-sport icon and the first Native American to w
Ages 8–12
Beardream
Will Hobbs
Short Tail ventures up a mountain in search of the Great Bear, only to fall into a deep sleep where a marvelous, ancient
Ages 4–8
Deep Dream of the Rain Forest
Malcolm Bosse
A British teenager and an Iban tribesman form an unlikely bond in the Borneo rainforest as they work together to interpr
Ages 11–15
The Serpent Never Sleeps
Scott O'Dell
Pocahontas and the settlers of Jamestown struggle to find their footing in a complex new world where every choice carrie
Ages 10–14
Lost in the Barrens
Farley Mowat
Stranded in the Arctic after a plane crash, two boys must build an igloo and hunt for food to survive the freezing wilde
Ages 10–14
Into the West: from Reconstruction to the Final Days of the American Frontier
James M. McPherson
For the teen curious about how the American West was won and lost. Explore the complex legacy of the frontier through th
Ages 12–17
Will Poole's Island
Tim Weed
For the teen exploring how to reconcile their upbringing with their own moral compass while navigating a world of confli
Ages 13–18
We Are a Garden: A Story of How Diversity Took Root in America
Lisa Westberg Peters
For the child curious about where people come from, this lyrical history uses a garden metaphor to explain the many laye
Ages 4–8
Stone River Crossing
Tim Tingle
For the child grappling with the meaning of courage and the power of unlikely alliances in the face of systemic injustic
Ages 8–12
1607: A New Look at Jamestown
Karen Lange
For the curious student who wants to know the true story of America's beginnings beyond the myths, using real clues from
Ages 8–12
Place Called America, A: A Story of the Land and People
Jennifer Thermes
For the curious student trying to understand how a vast land became a nation. This sweeping history explores the connect
Ages 8–12
