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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+
A River's Gifts: The Mighty Elwha River Reborn
Patricia Newman
Witness the powerful restoration of the Elwha River as dams are removed to heal the land and revive the ancestral tradit
Ages 7–11
Hunter
Joy Cowley
For the child finding their inner strength when they feel isolated. This historical survival story explores resilience t
Ages 10–14
Walking Two Worlds
Joseph Bruchac
Follow the early life of Ely Parker as he grows from a young Seneca boy into the powerful leader of the Iroquois nation
Ages 10–14
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Trickster Tales #4
Jabutí the Tortoise
Gerald McDermott
After a vengeful vulture shatters his shell, a flute-playing tortoise relies on his animal neighbors to help mend him in
Ages 4–8
The Warriors
Joseph Bruchac
After leaving his Iroquois reservation for a new community, Jake uses his incredible lacrosse skills to find his place a
Ages 9–12
The Day The Stones Walked
T.A. Barron
For the child curious about ancient mysteries and how legends connect us to the earth, this story explores the spiritual
Ages 5–9
The Courage of the Little Hummingbird
Leah Henderson
A tiny bird with a giant heart refuses to back down, proving that even the smallest creature can spark a great movement.
Ages 4–8
Racing the Sun
Paul Pitts
A twelve-year-old boy begins to see his identity in a new light when his grandfather teaches him the traditions and prid
Ages 9–12
Scientists in the Field
Whaling Season: A Year in the Life of an Arctic Whale Scientist
Peter Lourie
Travel to Barrow, Alaska, to see how whale scientist John Craighead George partners with Iñupiaq hunters to study the ma
Ages 9–12
Hijo del sol: Una leyenda cubana (Child of the Sun: A Cuban Legend)
Sandra Arnold
Greedy Sun refuses to share the sky with Moon in this vibrant Cuban legend that explains why the world occasionally goes
Ages 5–9
Trickster Tales #6
Pig-Boy
Gerald McDermott
A wily, shapeshifting trickster from Hawaiian legend must use his wits to escape the trouble his endless appetite keeps
Ages 4–8
Mothers of Xsan #1
The Sockeye Mother
Hetxw'ms Gyetxw (Brett David Huson)
The life cycle of the sockeye salmon unfolds through Gitxsan imagery and rich cultural traditions of Northwestern Britis
Ages 9–12
Sacajawea
Joseph Bruchac
Sacajawea and William Clark share their own perspectives on a legendary expedition in this story told directly to Sacaja
Ages 12–18
Squanto's Journey
Joseph Bruchac
Lyrical prose and rich illustrations tell the true story of Tisquantum, the courageous Native American who guided the fi
Ages 6–10
The Woman Who Outshone the Sun: The Legend of Lucia Zenteno
David Schecter, Harriet Rohmer, Rosalma Zubizarreta
Exiled from her village, a powerful woman takes the water with her in this bilingual retelling of a striking Zapotec leg
Ages 6–10
Yum! ¡MmMm! ¡Que Rico! America's Sproutings
Pat Mora
Celebrate the origins of your favorite foods through playful haiku and cultural history. Perfect for curious eaters disc
Ages 4–9
Mothers of Xsan #3
The Frog Mother
Hetxw'ms Gyetxw (Brett D. Huson)
For the child who is curious about how nature and culture intertwine. This book honors the Columbia spotted frog while c
Ages 9–12
Ating Kasaysayan
Ang Ating mga Ninuno
Rene O. Villanueva
Travel back in time to meet the ancestors of the Philippines and learn how they lived, worked, and built their society t
Ages 7–12
The Shadow Sleuths
Valerie Leones
Jungle paths and ancient Mayan cities hold the keys to a high-stakes mystery that requires decoding symbols and thinking
Ages 8–12
Wabi: A Hero's Tale
Joseph Bruchac
Witness an owl transform into a brave warrior in this Abenaki legend about a hero named Wabi and the courage he finds to
Ages 10–14
Imagine Living Here #3
This Place Is Cold
Vicki Cobb
For the curious explorer who wonders how animals and people thrive in the snow. Discover the frozen beauty and surprisin
Ages 7–10
Two Roads
Joseph Bruchac
Twelve-year-old Cal navigates the hardships of the Great Depression as a hobo before arriving at an Indian boarding scho
Ages 10–14
The Spellbinders and the Gunslingers #1
The Children of the Black Moon
Joseph John Lee
Exiled leaders, vengeful invaders, and outcasts with strange powers collide as a brutal war threatens to reduce ancient
Ages 12–18
If I Ever Get Out of Here
Eric Gansworth
For the child navigating the divide between different worlds, this story follows a Tuscarora boy finding connection thro
Ages 12–18
