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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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A Small Tall Tale from the Far Far North
Peter Sís
Jan Welzl ventures from Europe to the frozen Arctic in the 1800s, surviving a treacherous trek with the help of the peop
Ages 6–10
Face Relations: Eleven Stories About Seeing Beyond Color
Marilyn Singer
Eleven distinct voices explore the complexities of race, identity, and the moments that challenge how we see one another
Ages 12–18
Head, Body, Legs: A Story from Liberia
Won-Ldy Paye, Margaret H. Lippert
Head, Body, and Legs must figure out how to stand, walk, and work as one in this vibrant Liberian folktale about the pow
Ages 4–8
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The Story of Olympic Swimmer Duke Kahanamoku
Ellie Crowe
Olympic gold medals and world records mark the life of a legendary Hawaiian surfer who rose to global fame while battlin
Ages 8–12
The Wonderful Sky Boat
Jane Louise Curry
For the curious child who gazes at the night sky and wonders why the moon changes or where the sun goes, these global my
Ages 8–12
This Is Not a Werewolf Story
Sandra Evans
For the child who feels like an outsider and struggles to find where they belong. A lonely boy at a boarding school disc
Ages 8–12
The Westward Expansion
Explore the complex legacy of the 1803 Louisiana Purchase and the subsequent migration that reshaped the American landsc
Ages 7–10
The Smell of Other People's Houses
Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock
For the teenager navigating the complexities of family secrets, grief, and the deep desire to belong in a place that fee
Ages 12–18
A River Ran Wild: An Environmental History
Lynne Cherry
For the child who wonders how a messy world can be made beautiful again, this history of a river shows the powerful impa
Ages 6–10
Barefoot Anthologies
The Barefoot Book of Tropical Tales
Raouf Mama
For the child curious about the world, these vibrant stories offer a rhythmic journey through tropical lands while teach
Ages 8–12
Welcome to the Museum
Historium
Jo Nelson
For the curious explorer who dreams of wandering through a museum at night, this stunning volume brings the world's anci
Ages 8–15
Me and Mary Kangaroo
Kevin Gilbert
Rhythmic verses celebrate the childhood bond between a young boy and his pet kangaroo in this heartfelt work by an Abori
Ages 5–12
Magic Tree House Fact Trackers #16
Polar Bears and the Arctic
Mary Pope Osborne, Natalie Pope Boyce
The Arctic is a land of extreme cold and thin ice; learn the secrets of how polar bears and people find ways to survive
Ages 6–10
The Incredible Lives Of
Will Rogers
Terry Barber
For the child who loves making people laugh or needs inspiration from a real-life hero who stayed true to his roots whil
Ages 7–10
Art History for Kids
Prehistoric Art: Cave Dwellers Edition
Baby Professor
For the curious child who loves to draw on every surface, this book explores how the very first artists used cave walls
Ages 5–9
Keepers of the Earth #2
Keepers of the Animals
Michael J. Caduto, Joseph Bruchac
For parents seeking to deepen their child's connection to the natural world through a blend of indigenous wisdom and han
Ages 5–12
Keepers of the Earth #3
Keepers of the Night
Michael J. Caduto, Joseph Bruchac
For the child who is nervous about the dark or curious about what happens when the world sleeps. Explore the magic of th
Ages 5–12
Young Mac of Fort Vancouver
Unknown
For the child exploring their place in the world, this story follows a boy of mixed heritage navigating the rugged front
Ages 10–14
Umbrella Books
The Mouse Bride: A Mayan Folk Tale
Judith Dupré
A pair of devoted mouse parents journeys across the land to find a husband worthy of their beautiful daughter in this tr
Ages 4–8
The Art of Freedom: How Artists See America
Bob Raczka
Artists define freedom through images of jazz, immigrants, and baseball. View famous masterpieces that show the diverse
Ages 7–11
Indian Captive: The Story of Mary Jemison
Lois Lenski
For the child grappling with a major life transition, this story explores finding a sense of belonging and identity with
Ages 8–12
Cornhusk, Silk, and Wishbones: A Book of Dolls from Around the World
Michelle Markel
Travel from 1000 B.C. to the present day to see how children across every continent have used corn husks, silk, and bone
Ages 7–12
Trickster Tales #1
Raven: A Trickster Tale from the Pacific Northwest
Gerald McDermott
For the child who asks how the world began or loves stories about clever characters who use their wits to help others.
Ages 4–8
Kali's Song
Jeanette Winter
For the child who expresses themselves differently than those around them and finds beauty in creativity rather than tra
Ages 4–8
