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Indigenous Cultures
Indigenous Cultures Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
1,317 books about indigenous cultures
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Adventurous Life of Myles Standish and the Amazing-But-True Survival Story of Plymouth Colony, The
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
A Picture Book Biography
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
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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
Diario de Pedro, El (Pedro's Journal)
Pam Conrad
For the child curious about the reality of history, this diary follows a young boy facing the fear and wonder of the fir
Ages 8–12
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
Gathering of Flowers: Stories About Being Young in America, A
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
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
Jabuti, the Tortoise: A Trickster Tale from the Amazon
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
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
