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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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Ready to Dream
Donna Jo Napoli
For the child who needs a new way to see the world, this story explores how slowing down and observing nature can spark
Ages 4–8
History of Counting, The
Denise Schmandt-Besserat
For the curious child who wonders where numbers came from and how ancient civilizations kept track of their world withou
Ages 7–11
The Wild Man of the West
R. M. Ballantyne
A legendary figure navigates the rugged challenges of the frontier in this classic tale of survival and juvenile adventu
Ages 10–16
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The Song of the Molimo
Jane Cutler
A twelve-year-old boy meets Ota Benga, an African Pygmy exhibited at the 1904 World's Fair, in a meeting that challenges
Ages 9–13
The Baboon King
Anton Quintana
Banished from his tribe, a young man must adapt to life as the leader of a baboon troop to survive in this story of trib
Ages 11–15
Desert Voices
Byrd Baylor
Ten animals share the secrets of their lives through rhythmic words and striking illustrations that bring the dry, beaut
Ages 5–10
The House in Norham Gardens
Penelope Lively
A painted shield from New Guinea acts as a bridge through time for fourteen-year-old Martha, bringing ancestral ghosts i
Ages 12–16
The Tucket Adventures #1
Mr. Tucket
Gary Paulsen
For the child navigating the messy transition to adulthood and learning that independence requires both grit and the wis
Ages 10–14
The Daily Lives of Those Before Us: Ancient Egyptians, Mayans, Aztecs and Greeks
Baby Professor
For the curious student eager to see how children lived thousands of years ago, from the pyramids of Egypt to the temple
Ages 8–11
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
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 Short Stories
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 History
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
The 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
DK Eyewitness
The Amazon
Tom Jackson
The world’s most famous rainforest comes to life through its winding river, incredible wildlife, and the history and soc
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
