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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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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
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Michael J. Rosen's Animal Poems #1
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: A Novel of Jamestown and Pocahontas
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
The Journey
written and illustrated by Francesca Sanna
Gerda journeys into the frozen north to rescue her friend Kai from a powerful magician, encountering Sámi shamanism and
Ages 12–18
Crossing the Panther's Path
Elizabeth Alder
Sixteen-year-old Billy Calder leaves school to join the legendary leader Tecumseh, caught between his British and Mohawk
Ages 10–14
The Shark God
Rafe Martin
For the child learning about the balance of power and kindness, this legendary tale explores standing up to unfairness w
Ages 5–9
American Folktales
Folktales of the Southwest
Joe Hayes
Bilingual stories from the American Southwest bring to life a rich tradition of folklore, tricksters, and regional legen
Ages 7–12
Magic Tree House Fact Trackers #13
Pilgrims
Mary Pope Osborne, Natalie Pope Boyce
Go beyond the story to learn the true history of the Mayflower voyage and what really happened during the first Thanksgi
Ages 6–10
Magic Tree House Fact Trackers #45
Llamas and the Andes
Mary Pope Osborne, Natalie Pope Boyce
For the curious learner who wants to know the real science and history behind their favorite adventures in the Andes Mou
Ages 7–10
The Indian in the Cupboard #1
The Indian in the Cupboard
Lynne Reid Banks
When Omri turns a key in an old medicine cabinet, his plastic toy comes to life, sparking a journey of friendship and th
Ages 8–12
When Clay Sings
Byrd Baylor
Ancient pottery shards found in the desert sand whisper stories of the daily lives and beautiful customs of prehistoric
Ages 6–10
The Eagle's Gift
Rafe Martin
A young boy seeks the help of the Eagle Mother to bring his brothers home, bringing the world the lasting gifts of music
Ages 6–10
