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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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Angela Weaves a Dream
Michele Sola
High in the mountains of southern Mexico, Angela masters the intricate patterns and ancient traditions of her ancestors
Ages 8–12
Canadian Arctic Adventures #6
The Falcon Bow
James Houston
Kungo, a young Inuit, must find a way to stop a violent conflict between his people and a rival tribe as they struggle o
Ages 8–12
Never Cry Wolf
Farley Mowat
Sent to the tundra to justify a wolf cull, a biologist instead discovers an intelligent society of animals that communic
Ages 10–18
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My Name Is Sally Little Song
Brenda Woods
For the child grappling with the meaning of freedom and the importance of family unity when facing systemic injustice.
Ages 9–13
Raleigh's Page
Alan Armstrong
A fifteen-year-old page sails toward the New World, facing dangerous seas and the harsh prejudices of the sixteenth cent
Ages 10–14
Seven Cities of Gold #1
The King's Fifth
Scott O'Dell
A teenage Spanish Conquistador witnesses firsthand how the desperate search for gold in the Americas twists the minds an
Ages 11–16
Aztec Technology and Art
Baby Professor
For the curious child fascinated by how things are built and the stories behind ancient civilizations.
Ages 7–10
Uncegila's Seventh Spot: A Lakota Legend
Jill Rubalcaba
Twin brothers face a terrifying serpent with the help of a shaman, only to realize the magical powers they've won come w
Ages 7–11
One Day in the Tropical Rain Forest
Jean Craighead George
For the child who loves exploring the backyard and wants to protect the wild places they see on screen. Discover the urg
Ages 7–10
And Still the Turtle Watched
Sheila MacGill-Callahan
High on a bluff over the Hudson River, a stone turtle carved long ago watches the landscape transform as the centuries p
Ages 5–9
Encounter
Brittany Luby
For the child curious about how people from different worlds find common ground. This reimagined history focuses on shar
Ages 4–8
A Walk to the Great Mystery
Virginia A. Stroud
A walk through the woods with a Cherokee medicine woman reveals the hidden spirit of life pulsing through every tree and
Ages 5–9
Bless Me, Ultima
Rudolfo Anaya
Young Antonio enters a world of medicinal herbs and ancient legends under the guidance of Ultima, a healer who protects
Ages 12–18
The First Thanksgiving
Kathryn Lynn Davis
For the curious young explorer who wants to know how a long voyage and a shared harvest meal became a holiday tradition
Ages 3–7
Mysteries of the Mummy Kids
Kelly Milner Halls
Mummified children from across the globe reveal the secrets of ancient preservation and the fascinating details of how p
Ages 8–12
Big Thunder Magic
Craig Kee Strete
Thunderspirit is a tiny and timid ghost, but he must find his bravery when his friend Nanabee the sheep needs to be resc
Ages 4–8
The Longest Ride
Denise Lewis Patrick
For the child exploring their place in history and the deep longing for family and home while navigating difficult journ
Ages 9–12
Ho-Limlim: A Rabbit Tale From Japan
Hisakazu Fujimura
An aging rabbit decides to trade his long travels for the peace of his own garden, surrounded by his loving children and
Ages 4–8
Riders in the Chariot
Patrick White
For those seeking to understand how individuals from vastly different backgrounds find spiritual connection while facing
Ages 16–18
The Trickster Shadow
Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley
Zoon struggles with a disruptive shadow until a grandfather’s drum helps him find the rhythm of his own heart and ancest
Ages 4–8
The Name of the Tree
Celia Barker Lottridge
Amidst a great drought on the grasslands, animals both large and small must find the secret to a high tree that holds th
Ages 4–9
Me (Moth)
Amber McBride
For the teenager navigating the heavy silence of grief and searching for where they belong among the stories of their an
Ages 12–18
The Adventures of Kate #2
The Ancient One
T. A. Barron
Thirteen-year-old Kate tumbles five centuries back in time to battle an evil creature and save an Oregon redwood forest
Ages 10–14
My Name Is America #10
The Journal of Jesse Smoke: A Cherokee Boy
Joseph Bruchac
Sixteen-year-old Jesse Smoke keeps a journal through the year 1837, documenting his people's journey and hardships durin
Ages 9–14
