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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
(510)
Young Adult
(38)
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(16)
Middle Grade
(13)
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(13)
Early Readers
(6)
Age
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3–5
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9–12
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Growing Up Native American
Patricia Riley
Spanning two centuries of history, these memoirs and stories offer a profound look at the diverse lives and resilience o
Ages 12–18
Pocahontas: Princess of the New World
Kathleen Krull
For children ready to move beyond legends and learn about the real girl behind the myths of early American history.
Ages 6–10
Rez Ball
Byron Graves
Sophomore Tre carries the hopes of his Minnesota reservation on the basketball court while fighting to find his own path
Ages 13–18
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Nihancan's Feast of Beaver: Animal Tales of the North American Indians
Edward Lavitt, Robert E. McDowell
Trickster animals and ancient legends from 36 Native American tribes come together to explain how life, light, and the w
Ages 8–14
Lost Boy and the Monster, The
Craig Kee Strete
A boy travels through a desert landscape rendered in Southwestern earth tones, discovering that even the smallest acts o
Ages 4–8
If You Lived...
If You Lived with the Cherokee
Peter Roop, Connie Roop
Cherokee lifeways come to life through details on language, medicine, and traditional games, all illustrated by a talent
Ages 7–10
Fighter in Velvet Gloves
Annie Boochever, Roy Peratrovich Jr.
Driven by the sting of discriminatory signs, a Tlingit woman rises to become a powerhouse leader in the fight for the 19
Ages 10–18
Storytelling Math
Look, Grandma! Ni, Elisi!
Art Coulson
Bo searches for just the right size container to hold his traditional marbles for the Cherokee National Holiday festival
Ages 3–6
Skywalkers: Mohawk Ironworkers Build the City
David Weitzman
Mohawk men walk iron beams hundreds of feet above the ground, turning a dangerous profession into a legendary tradition
Ages 10–15
Josie Dances
Denise Lajimodiere
Josie needs the help of her mother and grandmothers to gather her moccasins, shawl, and spirit name before her big debut
Ages 4–8
Ohana Means Family
Ilima Loomis
Panoramic illustrations capture the customs and community spirit required to harvest and prepare the traditional Hawaiia
Ages 4–8
Kumak's House: A Tale of the Far North
Michael Bania
When an Inuit family feels their cozy home is too small, they follow some unusual advice: invite a whole host of Arctic
Ages 4–8
Native American Dwellings
The Wigwam and the Longhouse
Charlotte Yue, David Yue
Master builders of the northeast woodlands used the land to create sturdy homes and rich cultures. Look inside the daily
Ages 9–12
Of All Tribes: American Indians and Alcatraz
Joseph Bruchac
Seventy-eight protesters changed history when they occupied an abandoned prison island. Learn the true story of the Nati
Ages 8–12
Navajo: Visions and Voices Across the Mesa
Shonto Begay
Simple poems and atmospheric paintings blend realism with abstract art to capture childhood experiences and community li
Ages 8–14
The First Americans: The Story of Where They Came From and Who They Became
Anthony Aveni
Trace the incredible journey of seven Native American cultures, from the first migration across the land bridge to the v
Ages 8–12
Journey for Peace: The Story of Rigoberta Menchu
Marlene Targ Brill
Nobel Prize winner Rigoberta Menchu risked everything to advocate for the Mayan people and promote nonviolence across Me
Ages 9–12
Bone Man: A Native American Modoc Tale, The
Laura Simms
Armed with courage, a young Modoc boy named Nulwee hunts a giant skeleton creature to save his village and restore the p
Ages 7–10
Amazona
Canizales
Stark red and black art follows an Indigenous woman returning to the Colombian rainforest to mourn her daughter and conf
Ages 14–18
Heartbeat Drum, The: The Story of Carol Powder, Cree Drummer and Activist
Deidre Havrelock
Cree elder Carol Powder defies tradition to become a drummer, sharing her powerful songs and activism with a new generat
Ages 4–8
Ghost Hands
T. A. Barron
A young hunter named Auki must protect his people's sacred painter from a puma to prove he is ready to join the men in t
Ages 5–9
Arctic Adventures: Tales From the Lives of Inuit Artists
Raquel Rivera
Learn how four modern Inuit artists draw inspiration from the vast Arctic landscape and its wildlife to create world-ren
Ages 8–12
Bears Make Rock Soup
Lise Erdrich
Gentle watercolor illustrations pair with stories about the sacred bond between Indigenous peoples and animals like bear
Ages 5–10
Elves of the Arctic #2
Elves of the Arctic 2
S. J. Woodward
A community of elves and mysterious species fight to coexist and survive on a primitive, two-mooned planet.
Ages 10–16
