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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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Apache Warrior
David C. Cooke
A scarred bounty hunter with a strict code of honor wanders the frontier to protect the innocent in this story of a cyni
Ages 8–12
Sky Dancers
Connie Ann Kirk
For the child who feels both proud and worried when a parent works a dangerous job, this story celebrates Mohawk heritag
Ages 5–9
Ancestor Approved: Intertribal Stories for Kids
Cynthia Leitich Smith
The sights, sounds, and rhythmic energy of an intertribal powwow come to life through sixteen interconnected stories and
Ages 8–12
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Spotted Tail
David Heska Wanbli Weiden
For the child curious about history's real heroes. Discover how one Lakota leader used the power of words and diplomacy
Ages 8–12
If You Want to Visit a Sea Garden
Kay Weisman
Discover the ancient clam gardens of the Pacific Northwest and learn how Indigenous communities have carefully tended th
Ages 4–8
Sharice's Big Voice: A Native Kid Becomes a Congresswoman
Sharice Davids, Nancy K. Mays
Sharice Davids ignores the doubters who questioned her background to become one of the first Native American women ever
Ages 4–9
Ma'ii and Cousin Horned Toad
Shonto Begay
A lazy coyote learns a lesson he will never forget after trying to trick his hardworking cousin, Horned Toad, out of his
Ages 5–9
Lamp, the Ice, and the Boat Called Fish: Based on a True Story, The
Jacqueline Briggs Martin
When a research ship becomes trapped in the Arctic ice in 1913, the crew must rely on Inupiaq traditions to keep two chi
Ages 6–10
Rez Dogs
Joseph Bruchac
While staying on the reservation during a pandemic, Malian finds connection and comfort through her grandparents' tradit
Ages 8–12
She Holds Up the Stars
Sandra Laronde
For the teenager seeking a deeper connection to their heritage while finding their voice to protect the natural world.
Ages 12–17
Crossing Bok Chitto: A Choctaw Tale of Friendship and Freedom
Tim Tingle
A Choctaw girl and a young slave boy forge a secret bond, leading to a daring nighttime escape across the great Bok Chit
Ages 6–11
Sitting Bull
written and illustrated by S. D. Nelson
The Hunkpapa Lakota leader stands firm against government policies, leading his people with conviction during a time of
Ages 6–10
The Children of the Sun
Micaela Chirif
For the child curious about how great cities begin and the magic of ancient legends. This lyrical tale connects little o
Ages 4–8
Good stones
Anne Merrick Epstein
A lonely hermit and a young orphan find each other in the Maine wilderness, building a life of survival away from a soci
Ages 10–14
The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses
Paul Goble
For the child who feels a profound connection to animals and nature, this lyrical tale celebrates finding a sense of bel
Ages 4–9
Where the Great Hawk Flies
Liza Ketchum
Two families—one scarred by a violent raid and the other caught between worlds—must confront the ghosts of the Revolutio
Ages 10–14
Get to Know the Aztecs!: Gods, Technology, Government and More
Baby Professor
For the curious young explorer eager to learn about the mighty Aztec empire. This visual guide introduces kids to ancien
Ages 6–10
Zonia's Rain Forest
Juana Martinez-Neal
For the child discovering their connection to nature, this story celebrates the joy of the Amazon while introducing the
Ages 4–8
Saving the Buffalo
Albert Marrin
Vivid photographs and paintings trace the buffalo's journey from the brink of extinction to the dedicated conservation e
Ages 9–14
Margaret Mead The World Was Her Family
Susan Saunders
For the child who asks a million questions about how other people live, this biography shows how one woman turned curios
Ages 7–11
Usborne First Reading
How Bear Lost His Tail
Lucy Bowman
For the child learning that showing off can have consequences, this indigenous folktale gently explores how pride and gu
Ages 5–7
The Eagle Huntress
Aisholpan Nurgaiv, Liz Welch
Aisholpan Nurgaiv breaks centuries of tradition in Mongolia by capturing her own golden eagle and competing as the first
Ages 8–12
Pattan's Pumpkin
Chitra Soundar
For the child curious about global legends and how communities face challenges. This vibrant retelling of a traditional
Ages 4–8
The Sign of the Beaver
Elizabeth George Speare
A young boy left alone in the 18th-century Maine wilderness must rely on the life-saving survival skills taught to him b
Ages 9–12
