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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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Caddie Woodlawn #1
Caddie Woodlawn
Carol Ryrie Brink
For the spirited child who feels confined by expectations, this frontier classic follows a tomboy finding her place in a
Ages 8–12
Charlie's Raven
Jean Craighead George
Hoping for a miracle cure for his grandfather, Charlie takes a baby raven from its nest and begins a summer of scientifi
Ages 8–12
Daughter of Winter
Pat Lowery Collins
Twelve-year-old Addie flees a life of servitude for the snowy woods of 19th-century Massachusetts, where an encounter wi
Ages 9–12
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A Symphony of Whales
Steve Schuch
Glashka hears the singing of whales in her dreams, leading her to a frozen Siberian bay where thousands of creatures are
Ages 6–9
The Orphan Boy
Tololwa M. Mollel
An old man’s life is brightened by the arrival of a mysterious orphan boy, but his curiosity about the child's powers ma
Ages 5–9
The Timekeepers #5
The Aztec Adventure
S.J. King
The Timekeepers race to the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan in 1442 to stop a villain from altering history among the grea
Ages 7–10
A Way of His Own
Thomas A. Dyer
Abandoned by his tribe because of his physical differences, Shutok must survive the vast North American wilderness alone
Ages 10–14
Dance for the Land
Clemence McLaren
Moving to Hawaii brings new challenges for twelve-year-old Kate, who must navigate prejudice while discovering the true
Ages 10–14
Everything Your Schoolbooks Didn't Tell You #3
Which Way to the Wild West?
Steve Sheinkin
From the gold rush to the life of a frontier cowboy, these true adventures capture the wild and gritty reality of Americ
Ages 10–14
Journey to the River Sea
Eva Ibbotson
Maia leaves for the exotic Amazon in 1910, navigating the challenges of living with the unkind Carter family while chasi
Ages 9–14
My First Picture Books
My First Bird Picture Book
Two Little Ravens
Traditional creation stories from the Pacific Northwest come alive through the animal legends of the Haida, Tsimshian, T
Ages 0–4
DK Readers
A Coyote's Tale
Angela Modany
Learn about the clever coyote through a blend of wildlife facts and the rich storytelling traditions of America’s Indige
Ages 5–7
Hawk's Hill #2
Return to Hawk's Hill
Allan W. Eckert
Running from a dangerous trapper, seven-year-old Ben finds himself lost in the wilderness of Lake Winnipeg until a Metis
Ages 8–12
Ultimate Field Trip #2
Stones, Bones, and Petroglyphs
Susan E. Goodman
Eighth graders travel to the Colorado desert to join a real excavation, unearthing ancient Puebloan culture and searchin
Ages 8–12
Toughboy and Sister #2
Winter Camp
Kirkpatrick Hill
Toughboy and his sister are pushed to their limits as they fight to survive a brutal Alaskan winter at a remote trapping
Ages 8–12
The Science of History
Science of Machu Picchu
Golriz Golkar
The ancient Inca built a citadel high in the mountains of Peru; see how they used early science to construct it and how
Ages 8–12
Easter Island: Giant Stone Statues Tell of a Rich and Tragic Past
Caroline Arnold
The massive, mysterious stone statues of Easter Island stand as silent witnesses to the island's isolated geography and
Ages 9–12
Children of the Wild West
Russell Freedman
Real historical photographs reveal the daily lives of children in the American West between 1840 and 1900, showing how t
Ages 8–12
Doctor Coyote: A Native American Aesop's Fables
John Bierhorst
Centuries-old fables from Spain take on new life in the American Southwest as the clever Native American coyote becomes
Ages 7–12
The Water Lady: How Darlene Arviso Helps a Thirsty Navajo Nation
Alice B. McGinty
For children learning about resource scarcity and community heroes. This lyrical story highlights the vital importance o
Ages 4–9
The Turkey Girl: A Zuni Cinderella Story
Penny Pollack
Turkeys weave a beautiful doeskin dress for a lonely girl, but her choice at a sacred dance determines if their magic—an
Ages 5–9
Weaving a California Tradition: A Native American Basketmaker
Linda Yamane
Eleven-year-old Carly carries on the Western Mono tradition, gathering plants and mastering the intricate art of Native
Ages 8–12
How the Stars Fell into the Sky: A Navajo Legend
Jerrie Oughton
First Woman attempts to write careful laws in the stars, but a trickster Coyote flings them into a chaotic jumble that d
Ages 4–8
The People with Five Fingers: A Native Californian Creation Tale
John Bierhorst
Coyote and the animals prepare the world for humans in this myth that explains the origins of California's many language
Ages 5–9
