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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
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(13)
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(6)
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The Legend of the Bluebonnet
Tomie dePaola
This beloved Comanche legend tells the story of a young girl whose selfless act brought the beautiful bluebonnets to the
Ages 4–9
Treasured Horses Collection #1
Spirit of the West
Jahnna N. Malcolm
On a vast Oregon ranch in 1911, Jessie finds that the traditional Nez Percé skills she tried to leave behind are the onl
Ages 8–12
Dragonfly's Tale
Kristina Rodanas
After a devastating harvest, two children create a special cornstalk toy to win back the blessings of the Corn Maidens f
Ages 5–10
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Brother Eagle, Sister Sky: A Message from Chief Seattle
Chief Seattle
Chief Seattle’s powerful words and glorious illustrations deliver a moving plea to respect the Earth and stop the abuse
Ages 5–10
Sweetgrass
Jan Hudson
When a smallpox epidemic strikes her Blackfoot tribe, fifteen-year-old Sweetgrass must protect her people from hunger an
Ages 10–14
Desert Dwellers
Scott S. Warren
The Hopi, Apache, and Navajo peoples maintain deep spiritual and cultural ties to the American Southwest through centuri
Ages 8–12
Our Canadian Girl: Angelique #2
Buffalo Hunt
Cora Taylor
Angelique marks a major milestone when she is finally old enough to join her Metis family on the traditional buffalo hun
Ages 8–12
The Wave of the Sea-Wolf
David Wisniewski
After a guardian spirit saves Tlingit princess Kchokeen from drowning, she gains the power to summon a massive wave to p
Ages 6–10
DK Readers
An Arctic Childhood
Jillian Metchooyeah
From walking to school in the winter dark to watching the Northern Lights at bedtime, Pauloosie shares a typical day in
Ages 5–7
Still This Love Goes On
Buffy Sainte-Marie
The seasons turn and the world around us shifts, but the warmth of love remains a steady and permanent comfort through e
Ages 3–7
Native American Legends #3
How Chipmunk Got His Stripes
Joseph Bruchac, James Bruchac
A boastful bear and a teasing squirrel face off in this lively Native American folktale that explains how one little ani
Ages 4–8
Only the Names Remain: The Cherokees and the Trail of Tears
Alex W. Bealer
The history of the Cherokee people in Georgia unfolds through their forced removal and the enduring legacy they left beh
Ages 8–12
The Crying Rocks
Janet Taylor Lisle
A mysterious painting and a local legend lead Joelle deep into the forest to uncover the truth about her past and the hi
Ages 10–14
The Bat and the Crocodile
Jacko Dolumyu, Hector Jandany
For children curious about the origins of the natural world, this traditional Dreamtime story offers a window into the s
Ages 5–10
Black Indians: A Hidden Heritage
William Loren Katz
This history traces the enduring connections and shared heritage between Black and Native American peoples from the earl
Ages 10–15
Angel in the Snow
Cora Taylor
A fierce 1870 blizzard strands her mother away from home, forcing young Angelique to find the strength to care for her f
Ages 8–12
Goal!!! #1
Goal!!!
Lydia Williams
For the child who loves to play and needs to see that big dreams can start in small, dusty places. Perfect for building
Ages 4–8
The Humpbacked Fluteplayer
Sharman Apt Russell
A school field trip takes a perilous turn when May and Evan are pulled back in time and captured by warring tribes in th
Ages 9–12
Canadian Arctic Adventures #4
River Runners
James Houston
Deep in the Canadian subarctic, two boys tasked with running a fur post must learn to survive with the help of a local N
Ages 10–14
A Distant Enemy
Deb Vanasse
In a remote Alaskan village, fourteen-year-old Joseph fights to honor his Yupik heritage as the modern world begins to c
Ages 10–14
Daily Life
Daily Life in a Plains Indian Village 1868
Michael Terry
Step inside the lodges and landscapes of a 19th-century Plains Indian village to see the clothing and tools used in dail
Ages 8–12
Welcome To Country: A Traditional Aboriginal Ceremony
Joy Murphy Wandin
For children beginning to explore global cultures, this evocative book introduces the sacred Wurundjeri tradition of hon
Ages 5–10
The Blood Maker and the Witch's Curse
Jaromy Henry
For the child who feels powerless against unfairness, this thrilling tale of a masked hero shows how one person can stan
Ages 8–12
First Reports
The Apsaalooke (Crow) Nation
Allison Lassieur
Past and present collide in this look at the Apsaalooke people, from their traditional beliefs and customs to their mode
Ages 7–10
