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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)
Picture Books
(16)
Middle Grade
(13)
Poetry
(13)
Graphic Novels
(13)
Early Readers
(6)
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3–5
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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
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
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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
Sugar Island
Warrior Girl Unearthed
Angeline Boulley
Perry takes justice into her own hands to solve a mystery involving grave robbers and missing Indigenous women while fig
Ages 14–18
Trickster Tales #2
Coyote
Gerald McDermott
Trouble follows Coyote everywhere, especially when he convinces a flock of crows to teach him to fly, leading to a hilar
Ages 4–8
Thumbprint Mysteries #2
The Mask
Patricia Bernard
For the curious reader who loves exploring how others live, this high stakes adventure follows a boy navigating the powe
Ages 10–14
Pueblo Boy: Growing Up in Two Worlds
Marcia Keegan
Vibrant photographs follow a young boy through his daily life on the San Ildefonso Pueblo, balancing his modern school d
Ages 7–11
American Girl: Kaya #1
Meet Kaya
Janet Beeler Shaw
For the child who struggles with the weight of a mistake. Kaya must find the courage to take responsibility after her ch
Ages 8–12
Raven #2
Raven's Ribbons
Tasha Spillett
Raven loves the swirling rainbow of ribbon skirts at Round Dances and hopes his grandmother can see that boys can lead t
Ages 4–8
Erandi's Braids
Antonio Hernández Madrigal
A young girl in a Mexican village makes a selfless choice to sell her beautiful braids to help her mother buy a necessar
Ages 4–8
Hearts Unbroken #2
Harvest House
Cynthia Leitich Smith
A creepy stalker and a bigoted local legend turn Hughie's volunteer job at a rural Halloween attraction into a dangerous
Ages 12–18
American Diaries #5
Celou Sudden Shout
Kathleen Duey
Twelve-year-old Celou sets out across the 1827 Idaho wilderness to save her mother and brothers from their captors.
Ages 8–12
Mythical Creatures
The Legend of Bigfoot
Debbie Saarloos
Bigfoot folklore meets Chickasaw language lessons in this humorous chapter book about teamwork, kindness, and exploring
Ages 6–9
The Earth Under Sky Bear's Feet
Joseph Bruchac
Look down at the world through the eyes of the Big Dipper in these twelve traditional stories from various North America
Ages 6–10
TOON Books
The Shark King
R. Kikuo Johnson
Nanaue is part human and part shark, caught between the deep ocean and a village of people who don't understand his powe
Ages 4–8
The History News
The Aztec News
Philip Steele
Read all about Aztec daily life, fashion, and philosophy through a collection of news reports, cartoons, and eye-catchin
Ages 8–12
The Green Baby Swing
Thomas King
For the child discovering the simple magic of the outdoors or connecting with a parent's own childhood memories through
Ages 3–7
I Am Regina
Sally M. Keehn
Kidnapped during the French and Indian War, ten-year-old Regina fights to remember her past as she adopts a new name and
Ages 10–14
Girls Survive #17
Faye and the Dangerous Journey
Kim Sigafus
Faye endures a grueling trek during the Ojibwe Removal of 1850, witnessing a devastating chapter of history through the
Ages 8–12
