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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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Paiute Princess
Deborah Kogan Ray
Sarah Winnemucca used her voice to bridge the gap between the Paiute tribe and white settlers in this vibrant account of
Ages 7–11
Mama, Do You Love Me?
¿Me quieres, mamá?
Barbara M. Joosse
Gentle reassurance fills this Arctic tale as a young girl tests the boundaries of her mother’s love through a series of
Ages 2–5
If You Lived...
If You Lived During the Plimoth Thanksgiving
Chris Newell
Historical myths are stripped away to reveal the true stories and daily lives of the Wampanoag people and the Plymouth p
Ages 7–10
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Stand As Tall As the Trees: How an Amazonian Community Protected the Rain Forest
Patricia Gualinga and Laura Resau
Members of an Ecuadorean Kichwa community stand together in a high-stakes legal battle to protect their Amazonian home f
Ages 4–8
Dancing Teepees: Poems of American Indian Youth
Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve
Vibrant watercolor art illustrates these translated oral traditions, capturing the spirit and wisdom of Native American
Ages 7–12
1621: A New Look at Thanksgiving
Catherine O'Neill Grace, Margaret M. Bruchac
For parents seeking to look beyond the myths of the first Thanksgiving, this photo-essay explores the 1621 harvest from
Ages 8–12
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
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
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
