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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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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
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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
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
A First Americans Book
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
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
