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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)
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0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Fire From the Sky
Moa B. Åstot
For the teenager navigating the weight of family tradition while discovering their first queer love in a community where
Ages 14–18
Cities in the Sand: The Ancient Civilizations of the Southwest
Scott Warren
Archaeologists sift through desert ruins to uncover the daily lives and architectural marvels of the Anasazi, Hohokam, a
Ages 9–13
Antelope Singer
Ruth Murray Underhill
For the child curious about different ways of life and how friendship can bloom when we find ourselves in unfamiliar, ch
Ages 8–12
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Graphic Library: Mythology Around the World
Dawn of Time: Creation Myths Around the World
Nelson Yomtov
For the curious child asking how the world began, this graphic guide explores how different cultures have answered life'
Ages 8–12
Choose Your Own Adventure #5
Mystery of the Maya
R. A. Montgomery
For the child who thrives on agency and loves to be the hero, this interactive adventure builds confidence by letting th
Ages 8–12
Full Moon Stories
Eagle-Walking Turtle
Grandpa Iron shares thirteen Arapaho stories, one for every moon of the year, to pass down the sacred beliefs and tradit
Ages 6–10
Exploring the 13 Colonies
Exploring the Maryland Colony
Robin S. Doak
For the curious student exploring how early American communities were built. Discover the founding of Maryland through m
Ages 8–12
The Long Ago Lake: A Book of Nature Lore and Crafts
Marne Wilkins
Step into the 1930s Wisconsin wilderness to learn nature lore and traditional crafts passed down from Indigenous friends
Ages 8–14
Home of the Brave
Allen Say
After a kayaking accident, a man finds himself transported through the memories and hardships of children living in inte
Ages 7–12
This Big Sky
Pat Mora
Lyrical verses capture the sweeping landscapes, unique wildlife, and desert beauty of the American Southwest.
Ages 4–8
The First Americans #3
The Nez Perce
Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve
For the curious child wanting to learn about the people who first called this land home, this guide explores the rich hi
Ages 7–10
Gary Paulsen's World of Adventure #2
Curse of the Ruins
Gary Paulsen
When their father disappears from an archaeological dig in New Mexico, three cousins must determine if he was kidnapped
Ages 8–12
Represent: The Unfinished Fight for the Vote
Michael Eric Dyson, Marc Favreau
For the teenager asking why their vote matters or wondering about the history of fairness in America, this book connects
Ages 12–18
Chronicles of Ancient Darkness #1
Wolf Brother
Michelle Paver
Twelve-year-old Torak is left alone in a prehistoric forest, forced to survive with only a wolf cub by his side.
Ages 10–14
A Boy Called Slow
Joseph Bruchac
For the child who feels overlooked for being quiet or deliberate, this story shows how patience and careful observation
Ages 6–10
The Second Bend in the River
Ann Rinaldi
On the 1798 Ohio frontier, a young settler named Rebecca forms an unlikely and deep friendship with the Shawnee leader T
Ages 12–17
Pilgrim Codex
Vivian Mansour
For the child navigating a big move or life change, this beautifully illustrated odyssey blends Mesoamerican myth with a
Ages 8–12
Cry to the Night Wind
Thomas H. Smith
For the child who thrives on high stakes and wilderness survival, this gripping tale explores courage and understanding
Ages 9–13
One Little, Two Little, Three Little Pilgrims
B.G. Hennessy
For the young child discovering the origins of Thanksgiving through a bouncy, rhythmic rhyme that balances the lives of
Ages 3–7
Amazing Immortals: A Guide to Gods and Goddesses Around the World
Dinah Williams
For the child who loves epic battles and magical origin stories, this beautifully illustrated guide brings over 80 diver
Ages 8–12
The Desert Is Theirs
Byrd Baylor
The dry sands and bright sun come to life in this rhythmic celebration of how plants, animals, and people share the dese
Ages 6–10
Perspectives Flip Books
The Split History of Westward Expansion in the United States
Nell Musolf
Experience the intense history of the American West through the starkly different perspectives of the settlers and the A
Ages 10–14
The Underneath
Kathi Appelt
For the child who feels the weight of the world and needs to see how courage and connection can overcome even the darkes
Ages 10–14
Moki
Grace Jackson Penney
Moki is a young Cheyenne girl determined to prove she can handle the same daring adventures as the boys in her tribe.
Ages 8–12
