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Indigenous Cultures
Indigenous Cultures
Indigenous Cultures Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
1,257 books about indigenous cultures
By format:
Chapter Books
(510)
Young Adult
(38)
Picture Books
(16)
Middle Grade
(13)
Poetry
(13)
Graphic Novels
(13)
Early Readers
(6)
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Salt Boy
Mary Perrine
When his sheep face sudden danger, a young Navajo boy must decide if breaking a promise to his father is the only way to
Ages 5–9
Whale in the Sky
Anne Siberell
Bold woodcut illustrations tell the legendary Pacific Northwest story of Thunderbird and the struggle to protect the sea
Ages 4–8
The Tainos: The People Who Welcomed Columbus
Francine Jacobs
The Taino people were the first to greet Columbus in 1492. Piece together the history, vibrant culture, and mysterious f
Ages 10–14
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The Other Way to Listen
Byrd Baylor
A young boy sits quietly in the desert, learning from an old teacher the secret to hearing the music of rocks, hills, an
Ages 6–10
Discover Graphics: Global Folktales
How Music Came to the World
Jarred Luján
The Aztec gods of Sky and Wind travel to the Sun palace to end the world's silence, but the Sun ruler won't release his
Ages 6–9
Prehistoric France Adventures #1
Dar and the Spear-Thrower
Marjorie Cowley
Dar must travel across prehistoric France to trade his fire rocks for a new tool, proving his courage and skill as he tr
Ages 8–12
The Very First #1
The Very First Thanksgiving Day
Rhonda Gowler Greene
Soft rhyming verses flow through the season, tracing the historic journey and community efforts that led to the very fir
Ages 4–8
Lewis and Clark: Explorers of the American West
Steven Kroll
A massive wilderness lay between the Mississippi and the Pacific until two captains led an epic expedition to map the wa
Ages 7–10
The Big Wander
Will Hobbs
Fourteen-year-old Clay treks through the rugged canyons of the Southwest to find his uncle and help save a herd of wild
Ages 10–14
Investigating Mysterious Places
Easter Island: Stone Giants of the Pacific
Allan Morey
Massive stone giants stand watch over Rapa Nui, holding the secrets of an ancient civilization and the enduring puzzles
Ages 7–10
History Comics #5
The Wild Mustang: Horses of the American West
Chris Duffy
From Spanish conquest to Native American traditions, see how wild mustangs shaped the American West in this action-packe
Ages 9–12
Celebrating America
Laura Whipple
Voices from many backgrounds, including folk poets and tribal leaders, come together to tell the vibrant story of Americ
Ages 7–12
Dixie in the Big Pasture
Belinda Hurmence
A dispute over a pony creates a tense standoff between thirteen-year-old Dixie and a Kiowa boy named John Three on the 1
Ages 9–12
Cheryl Harness Histories
The Adventurous Life of Myles Standish and the Amazing-But-True Survival Story of Plymouth Colony
Cheryl Harness
The perilous survival of the Plymouth Colony comes to life through the story of Myles Standish and the historic voyage o
Ages 8–12
At Home in a New Land
Joan Sandin
After moving from Sweden, Carl Erik must find his bravery while learning a new language and looking after his family in
Ages 6–9
Picture Book Biographies
A Picture Book of Sam Houston
David A. Adler
For the child who wonders how one person can make a difference. This introduction to a Texas legend highlights how coura
Ages 6–10
We Came to America
Faith Ringgold
For children beginning to ask where their family came from or noticing the beautiful differences in their community.
Ages 4–8
A Mind with Wings
Gerald and Loretta Hausman
Horses have carried magical gifts and symbolic power through human myths, art, and folklore across every corner of the w
Ages 10–16
Photobiographies
Onward: A Photobiography of Matthew Henson
Dolores Johnson
Matthew Henson used his expert survival skills to lead expeditions to the North Pole. Archival photos tell the story of
Ages 8–12
History Smashers #2
The Mayflower
Kate Messner
Historical facts replace long-standing myths about pilgrims and Native Americans through humorous illustrations, comic s
Ages 8–12
Rabbit's Snow Dance
as told by James and Joseph Bruchac
Rabbit is determined to perform his snow dance in the middle of summer, even after the other animals warn him it is a ba
Ages 4–8
A Gathering of Flowers: Stories About Being Young in America
Joyce Carol Thomas
Diverse young voices from Oklahoma to San Francisco share their experiences growing up and blending rich ethnic heritage
Ages 12–18
The Royal Diaries #19
Lady of Palenque: Flower of Bacal
Anna Kirwan
A Mayan princess named Green Jay journals her long journey through the Kingdom of Bacal to meet the powerful King Fire K
Ages 8–13
Voices of the People
Joseph Bruchac
For children seeking to understand their roots or explore the impact of Indigenous leaders, this collection uses poetry
Ages 8–12
