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Indigenous Cultures
Indigenous Cultures
Indigenous Cultures Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
1,257 books about indigenous cultures
By format:
Chapter Books
(510)
Young Adult
(38)
Picture Books
(16)
Middle Grade
(13)
Poetry
(13)
Graphic Novels
(13)
Early Readers
(6)
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee
Dee Brown
The devastating history of the American West is told through the eyes of Indigenous peoples facing displacement and the
Ages 15–18
Bearwalker
Joseph Bruchac
Baron loves his Mohawk Bear Clan heritage, but a class camping trip in the Adirondacks brings him face-to-face with the
Ages 8–12
Hold Up the Sky
Jane Louise Curry
In a post-apocalyptic Chicago divided into five rigid factions, Beatrice Prior must choose her identity and face the dan
Ages 8–12
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The Birchbark House #4
Chickadee
Louise Erdrich
Separated from his twin, a young Ojibwe boy must rely on his inner strength and the help of new friends to find his way
Ages 8–12
The Birchbark House #3
The Porcupine Year
Louise Erdrich
Twelve-year-old Omakayas and her Ojibwe family paddle their canoe westward across Minnesota's rivers in a harrowing sear
Ages 8–12
Go West, George Catlin
Nancy Plain
Travel alongside a 19th-century artist who ventured into the American West to document the daily lives and portraits of
Ages 9–12
We Are Still Here! Native American Truths Everyone Should Know
Traci Sorell
For the family looking to replace myths with truth, this book celebrates the enduring presence and sovereignty of Native
Ages 6–10
Children of the Midnight Sun
Tricia Brown
For children curious about how peers live in different environments, this book explores the vibrant traditions and daily
Ages 7–12
Buzzy the Bee
Katy Bone
For the child curious about how different traditions blend together. This story explores the rich, layered history of Ne
Ages 5–9
1, 2, 3 Little Indians! Native American Indian Clothing and Entertainment
Baby Professor
For the early learner curious about history, this visual guide introduces the traditional clothing and social activities
Ages 4–7
The Sixth World #1
Trail of Lightning
Rebecca Roanhorse
In a post-apocalyptic world where Navajo legends have come to life, monster hunter Maggie Hoskie must track a missing gi
Ages 14–18
The Native American Indian Approved Means to Gather Food
Baby Professor
For children curious about how people lived long ago, this book explores traditional Indigenous methods for finding and
Ages 7–10
The Water Walker
Joanne Robertson
Nokomis Josephine Mandamin walks thousands of miles around the Great Lakes to protect the water, inspiring everyone to h
Ages 6–10
Junior Scholars Edition
Everything You Need to Know About the Native American Indians
Baby Professor
Step into the history of the Carlisle Indian Industrial School and learn about the experiences of thousands of children
Ages 7–10
Children of the First People
Tricia Brown
For children curious about how traditions thrive today, this book explores the lives of Alaska Native youth as they navi
Ages 8–12
Alphabet Books
D Is for Drum: A Native American Alphabet
Debbie Shoulders, Michael Shoulders
For the child curious about the vibrant history and traditions of Indigenous peoples across North America. An A-to-Z jou
Ages 6–10
Giving Thanks
Chief Jake Swamp
For the child learning to appreciate the natural world and the connection between all living things through a traditiona
Ages 3–9
Friendly Family
Linda Clark
For the child who wonders what it takes to be a leader, this biography explores how bravery and cultural knowledge can b
Ages 6–10
The Great Circle: A History of the First Nations
Neil Philip
For children beginning to ask about their family history and the difficult journeys of their ancestors. This book explor
Ages 9–13
Young Native Activist
Aslan Tudor
For the young person looking to understand their place in the world and how to speak up for what is right.
Ages 8–12
Children of Native America Today
Arlene Hirschfelder, Yvonne Wakim Dennis
Trace a chronological journey of Native American firsts, from tribal leaders to individuals who shaped the culture and h
Ages 8–12
Surviving the City #1
Surviving the City
Tasha Spillett
When Dez disappears to avoid a group home, Miikwan must lean on her community to find her friend and face the pain of he
Ages 12–18
The Birchbark House #1
The Birchbark House
Louise Erdrich
Omakayas, a young Ojibwa girl, experiences the rhythms of island life on Lake Superior in 1847. This story centers indig
Ages 8–12
The Girl Who Helped Thunder and Other Native American Folktales
Stefano Vitale
Stunning turquoise and earth-toned art brings to life Indigenous legends of trickster rabbits, buffalo protectors, and t
Ages 7–12
