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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)
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3–5
6–8
9–12
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Woods Runner
Gary Paulsen
Thirteen-year-old Samuel is a master of the forest, but his world is shattered when the violence of the Revolutionary Wa
Ages 10–14
Book of Nature Myths for Children
Florence Holbrook
For the child who asks 'why' about every animal and star, these short folktales offer imaginative explanations for the w
Ages 6–10
Yossel's Journey
Kathryn Lasky
Painterly illustrations capture Yossel's life as his family flees Russia for the American Southwest, where he finds a ne
Ages 6–10
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Hole in the Sky
Pete Hautman
Ceej treks into the Grand Canyon to find his missing family in a future world ravaged by a deadly flu and haunted by anc
Ages 12–16
The Stone Age Kids #3
The Stone Age Kids Discover America
Bertil Almqvist
The Hedenhös family sets off on a prehistoric adventure to find new lands in this playful Stone Age journey.
Ages 6–10
Dogs of World War II #4
Code Word Courage
Kirby Larson
While her brother and his friend go to war in 1944, Billie looks for her lost father and finds comfort in a rescued dog
Ages 8–12
American Girl: The Story of America
The Story of America
Tori Kosara, Rona Skene
For the young explorer curious about the past, this guide uses relatable characters to navigate the big moments and dive
Ages 7–9
My First Samoan Words for Children
My First Samoan Body Parts Picture Book
Natia S.
For families looking to connect with their Samoan heritage or learn a new language through the simple, joyful naming of
Ages 0–5
DK Super Readers #3
Lewis and Clark Expedition
DK
Travel across the Continental Divide with an inclusive look at this famous expedition, highlighting the vital knowledge
Ages 7–10
Beast Master #1
The Beast Master
Andre Norton
For the teenager who feels like an outsider or is searching for their place in a world that has changed beyond recogniti
Ages 12–18
Expansion of Our Nation
The Lewis and Clark Expedition
Blythe Lawrence
For the student who loves visuals but needs to master historical facts, this graphic history brings the grit and discove
Ages 8–12
Who Was?
Who Was Andrew Jackson?
Douglas Yacka
Witness the rise of the seventh president, from his legendary command at the Battle of New Orleans to his time leading a
Ages 8–12
The Silent One
Joy Cowley
A boy who cannot hear or speak finds a soulmate in a giant white turtle, but he must face the fears of his village to pr
Ages 10–14
Fact vs. Fiction in U.S. History
The Lewis and Clark Expedition
Matt Chandler
For the student who prefers pictures to textbooks, this graphic history brings the grit and discovery of the Corps of Di
Ages 8–14
The Story of the First Thanksgiving
Elaine Raphael, Don Bolognese
Travel back to the first harvest celebration shared by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag, then use the drawing guide to cre
Ages 6–10
Boston Jane #1
An Adventure
Jennifer L. Holm
Sixteen-year-old Jane Peck leaves her refined life in 1855 Philadelphia for a wild, treacherous journey by sea to the ru
Ages 10–14
The Wild River and the Great Dam: The Construction of Hoover Dam and the Vanishing Colorado River
Simon Boughton
Witness the massive engineering feat of the Hoover Dam alongside the stories of the workers who built it and the environ
Ages 10–14
A-Z Hawai'i Mixed Cuisine
Alohalani Meyers
For the child who loves trying new snacks or families wanting to celebrate their island roots through the universal lang
Ages 2–7
Strange Objects
Gary Crew
A sixteen-year-old boy vanishes without a trace after stumbling upon ancient relics from a 17th-century shipwreck off th
Ages 13–18
Many Voices Building Erie, The Canal That Changed America
Laurie Lawlor
For the curious child who asks how the world was built, this deep dive explores the ambition, engineering, and human cos
Ages 9–13
At Our Table
Patrick Hulse
Celebrate the beautiful variety of ways families gather to give thanks, from sharing traditional meals to honoring the l
Ages 4–8
One Small Blue Bead
Byrd Baylor
In a world of ancient traditions, a young boy’s courage enables an elder to journey beyond their tribal lands in search
Ages 6–10
Race for History
Who Really Created Democracy?
Amie Jane Leavitt
For the curious student wondering why we vote: explore how different cultures, from Ancient Greece to the Iroquois, shap
Ages 8–12
Myths and Legends of the Desert
John Malam
For the child who asks big questions about the sun, the sand, and the stars. Discover how desert cultures used stories t
Ages 7–11
