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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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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
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Yum! ¡MmMm! ¡Que Rico!
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 #1
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
Rhinos for Lunch and Elephants for Supper!
Tololwa M. Mollel
A tiny hare enlists the help of her animal neighbors to outsmart a mysterious intruder who has taken over her home.
Ages 4–8
Cowboy Up! Ride the Navajo Rodeo
Nancy Bo Flood
Vibrant photographs and poetry capture the dust and excitement of young Navajo riders competing in the thrilling world o
Ages 6–10
The Winter People
Joseph Bruchac
After a British attack on his Abenaki village in 1759, Saxso must rely on his courage and skills to track down and rescu
Ages 10–14
Love and Roast Chicken: A Trickster Tale from the Andes Mountains
Barbara Knutson
Cuy the guinea pig uses his wits to outrun a hungry fox and a sticky trap in this vibrant trickster tale set high in the
Ages 4–8
Where the Buffaloes Begin
Olaf Baker
Inspired by an elder's legend, Little Wolf travels to a sacred lake in hopes of witnessing the mystical place where the
Ages 6–10
Where Is?
Where Is the North Pole?
Megan Stine, Who HQ
Polar bears, walruses, and ancient traditions thrive at the top of the world in this look at the icy landscapes and dari
Ages 8–12
History Comics #1
The Roanoke Colony: America's First Mystery
Chris Schweizer
An entire colony vanished without a trace, leaving behind only skeletons and secrets in this graphic investigation into
Ages 9–13
New York Is English, Chattanooga Is Creek.
Chris Raschka
Imagine you are a city and meet all your relatives in this playful look at the Indigenous roots and diverse origins of A
Ages 4–9
Brother Bear
Koda's Story
Kay Barnham
A headstrong boy is transformed into a bear by the Great Spirits and must rely on a spirited cub to guide him on an epic
Ages 7–10
Once Upon America
Lone Star
Kathleen V. Kudlinski
Eleven-year-old Clay dreams of joining the Texas Rangers for revenge, but a firsthand look at their brutal reality force
Ages 8–12
The First Thanksgiving Feast
Joan Anderson
Step onto the grounds of a living history museum to see the 1621 harvest feast recreated by Pilgrim and Wampanoag actors
Ages 7–11
Greenwillow Read-Alone
No Help at All
Betty Baker
A young boy tries to pay back a Mayan rain god by helping with the housework, but his attempts at chores result in hilar
Ages 6–9
