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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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Hiawatha and the Peacemaker
Robbie Robertson
A Mohawk warrior travels across the nations to share a powerful message of unity and end the cycle of violence in the 14
Ages 6–10
Minik's Story
Jennifer Owings Dewey
A young Inuit girl fights for her place in the world as she survives a freezing environment and navigates the pressures
Ages 8–12
Kunwinjku Counting Book, A
Gabriel Maralngurra, Felicity Wright
Count from one to ten through stunning illustrations inspired by ancient West Australian rock art and the native animals
Ages 3–8
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Napí Goes to the Mountain
Antonio Ramírez
Vivid watercolors illustrate a dream-like quest as two children in Mexico travel toward the mountains to find their miss
Ages 5–9
Siuluk The Last Tuniq
Nadia Sammurtok
Siuluk is the last of a tribe of giants and a quiet loner, but he must find a way to prove his legendary strength to the
Ages 6–9
The Powwow Thief
Joseph Bruchac
Twin siblings Marie and Jamie turn into detectives at the powwow when their grandmother’s precious beaded necklace goes
Ages 6–9
This Place
Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm, Sonny Assu, Brandon Mitchell
For teens and young adults seeking to understand the deep, often untold history of Indigenous people in Canada through p
Ages 12–18
Minegoo Mniku
Sandra L. Dodge
Vivid watercolors and Mi'kmaq quilt patterns illustrate the traditional creation story of Prince Edward Island in this b
Ages 6–10
Alice Yazzie's Year
Ramona Maher
Poetic reflections and impressionistic art capture the quiet dreams and daily rhythm of an eleven-year-old Navajo girl.
Ages 9–13
The Reluctant Storyteller #1
Reluctant Storyteller
Art Coulson
Contemporary Cherokee life meets traditional folklore in this collection that blends storytelling with facts about the C
Ages 6–10
Sharing Our Truths: Tapwe
Henry Beaver
A journey to the Northwest Territories brings Cree culture to life through a family visit with grandparents and vivid ph
Ages 8–12
The Spirit of Denendeh #1
A Blanket of Butterflies
Richard Van Camp
Shinobu embarks on a journey to the Dene Nation in Canada to track down his grandfather's lost samurai sword and armor.
Ages 10–15
Sea-Ringed World, The: Sacred Stories of the Americas
María García Esperón
Sacred indigenous stories from across the Americas come to life through striking digital art and ancient oral traditions
Ages 10–18
Kindred Spirits/Shilombish Ittibachvffa
Leslie Stall Widener
In 1847, the Choctaw Nation sent aid to help the people of Ireland, beginning a powerful legacy of global generosity and
Ages 6–10
Danny Blackgoat #1
Rugged Road to Freedom
Tim Tingle
Escaping a Civil War prison camp is only the first step for seventeen-year-old Danny as he fights to rescue his family f
Ages 11–16
A Puppy Named Gih
Sara Machetanz
Meet Gih, the most energetic pup in a litter of Alaskan sled dogs, as he learns the commands and hard work required to l
Ages 4–8
Lost at Windy River: A True Story of Survival
Trina Rathgeber
Separated from her family during a blinding snowstorm, 13-year-old Ilse is stranded. She must use every ounce of her kno
Ages 6–10
Indigenous Knowledge #2
Sky Wolf's Call
Eldon Yellowhorn, Kathy Lowinger
Indigenous legends and modern stewardship come together in this beautifully illustrated look at history, culture, and th
Ages 9–12
First Blade of Sweetgrass, The: A Native American Story
Suzanne Greenlaw & Gabriel Fry
Patience and heritage intertwine as a grandmother teaches her grandchild the traditional Native American practice of har
Ages 4–8
Ribbon Skirt, The
Cameron Mukwa
A two-spirit Ojibwe child prepares for a powwow with the help of family and forest friends as they create a beautiful, m
Ages 4–8
Indigenous Knowledge #1
What the Eagle Sees
Eldon Yellowhorn, Kathy Lowinger
Indigenous voices and oral stories provide a new look at history, sharing how the people of Turtle Island responded to i
Ages 9–14
Ann McGovern's American History #1
The Pilgrims' First Thanksgiving
Ann McGovern
The first Thanksgiving celebration lasted for three whole days following a year of hardship and survival for the settler
Ages 5–8
Signature Lives
Will Rogers: Cowboy, Comedian, and Commentator
Sandy Donovan
Will Rogers went from roping cattle on a family ranch to becoming a legendary star of stage, film, and radio with his do
Ages 9–14
A Little Fear
Patricia Wrightson
A fierce battle of wills unfolds when a determined elderly woman defends her home against an ancient gnome who wants her
Ages 10–14
