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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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The Trailblazing Life of Daniel Boone: How Early Americans Took to the Road
Cheryl Harness
Follow Daniel Boone from his Pennsylvania childhood to the settlement of Kentucky through a landscape of frontier maps a
Ages 8–12
The Matchlock Gun
Walter D. Edmonds
With his father away at war, ten-year-old Edward must find the strength to defend his New York home using a heavy, ancie
Ages 8–12
Scientists in the Field
Encantado: Pink Dolphin of the Amazon
Sy Montgomery
You will learn about the mysterious, freshwater pink dolphins that swim through the Amazon and Orinoco rivers of South A
Ages 9–12
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America Alive: A History
Jean Karl
Follow the timeline of the United States as it evolves from early settlements to the late twentieth century.
Ages 8–12
It's My State!
Florida
Debra Hess
For the student preparing their first big geography project or the family planning a road trip through the Sunshine Stat
Ages 8–11
There Will Be Lies
Nick Lake
Seventeen-year-old Shelby’s reality is shattered when a disturbing secret surfaces, blurring the lines between her every
Ages 14–18
The Moonlit Vine
Elizabeth Santiago
Tracing her lineage back through centuries of Puerto Rican history gives Taína the strength she needs to support her com
Ages 12–18
Tree of Dreams
Laura Resau
Coco and her friends stand at the heart of a struggle between oil companies and the Amazon forest, fighting to protect t
Ages 8–12
Pattan's Pumpkin
Chitra Soundar
When the river rises, Pattan and his wife transform a massive, magical pumpkin into a giant ark to save all the living t
Ages 4–8
Cherokee Sister
Debbie Dadey
A pioneer girl is suddenly swept away from her friends and forced onto the Trail of Tears after being captured by soldie
Ages 8–12
The Girl Who Heard the Music: How One Pianist and 85,000 Bottles and Cans Brought New Hope to an Island
Marni Fogelson, with Mahani Teave
Mahani Teave returned to her home on Rapa Nui to transform thousands of discarded bottles and cans into a vibrant music
Ages 5–9
How the Moon Regained Her Shape
Janet Ruth Heller
After the sun’s unkind words make her feel small, the moon learns how to heal and regain her full, bright shape in this
Ages 5–9
The Fattening Hut
Pat Lowery Collins
For the teenager questioning long-held family traditions and seeking the courage to claim ownership over their own body
Ages 12–18
Rainbow Weaver/Tejedora del Arcoíris
Linda Elovitz Marshall
Ixchel longs to weave like her ancestors, but when thread is too expensive, she finds a brilliant way to turn colorful p
Ages 4–8
El espejo de los sueños
Isabel Mesa de Inchauste
Ancient spirits and legends come alive in these nine traditional myths from the high Andes mountains to the deep Amazon
Ages 8–13
DK Eyewitness
Africa
Yvonne Ayo
Intricate crafts, ancient beliefs, and traditional lifestyles showcase the diverse and rich cultural heritage of the Afr
Ages 8–12
The Courage Test
James Preller
Will is forced onto the Lewis and Clark trail with his newly divorced father, leading to a journey that challenges his v
Ages 8–12
Tales of the Feathered Serpent #1
Rise of the Halfling King
David Bowles
A magical boy from Mayan mythology must complete a series of impossible tasks to defeat a ruthless king and save the peo
Ages 8–12
Sister to the Wolf
Maxine Trottier
Cécile and a young Pawnee named Lesharo form a bond that defies the social boundaries of eighteenth-century Canada.
Ages 12–17
Searching for Sarah Rector: The Richest Black Girl in America
Tonya Bolden
When oil is found on her land, eleven-year-old Sarah Rector becomes the wealthiest Black girl in the nation—then she sud
Ages 10–14
Nomads: Life on the Move
Kinchoi Lam
For curious kids who wonder how people live without a permanent home, this vibrant guide explores the clever ways nomadi
Ages 7–12
Rock & Roll Highway: The Robbie Robertson Story
Sebastian Robertson
Follow the rhythm of Robbie Robertson’s life as his Mohawk heritage and love for rock music propel him toward internatio
Ages 6–10
Priscilla and the Hollyhocks
Anne Broyles
Follow Priscilla's journey from a southern plantation to a Cherokee family on the Trail of Tears as she searches for a w
Ages 6–10
Dancing at the Odinochka
Kirkpatrick Hill
A girl of Russian and Athabascan heritage watches her world shift as the territory of Alaska transitions from Russian co
Ages 8–12
