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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 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
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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
How Turtle's Back was Cracked
Gayle Ross
In this Cherokee folktale, a boastful turtle's pride leads to a run-in with a pack of wolves and a permanent change to h
Ages 4–8
Plains Warrior: Chief Quanah Parker and the Comanches
Albert Marrin
Follow the powerful life of Chief Quanah Parker as he leads the Comanches through the end of the traditional plains life
Ages 10–14
The Legend of the Windigo
Gayle Ross
For the child learning how courage and wit can overcome seemingly impossible challenges. This traditional story explores
Ages 5–10
A Land of Books: Dreams of Young Mexihcah Word Painters
Duncan Tonatiuh
Centuries of history, science, and ritual come to life through the intricate painted codices and artistic traditions of
Ages 4–9
Jasper Jones
Craig Silvey
For the teen grappling with the weight of adult secrets and the realization that their quiet community hides deep-seated
Ages 14–18
Eagle Feather
Clyde Robert Bulla
Determined to escape a cruel relative and return to his family, a young Navajo boy sets out on a brave journey to find t
Ages 7–10
How Iwariwa the Cayman Learned to Share
George Crespo
The animals of the Amazon rainforest hatch a clever plan to trick Iwariwa the cayman into finally sharing the fire he us
Ages 5–9
