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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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Make Way for Sam Houston
Jean Fritz
Follow the life of the bold soldier who led the fight for Texas' independence and served as a leader during the nation's
Ages 8–12
River
Judith Heide Gilliland
The mighty Amazon River comes to life through a look at its lush rain forests and the diverse creatures that call its wa
Ages 5–10
First Facts: Desert Communities
Desert Communities Past and Present
Cindy Jenson-Elliott
For the child who wonders how anyone can survive in the heat. Discover the ingenious ways humans have built thriving hom
Ages 7–10
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Weedflower
Cynthia Kadohata
Uprooted from her California flower farm to an internment camp in the desert, twelve-year-old Sumiko clings to her dream
Ages 10–14
Children Everywhere
Mikisoq
Astrid Henning-Jensen, Bjarne Henning-Jensen
For the curious child who wonders how others live in distant lands. This vintage photographic journey introduces the rhy
Ages 5–8
Dove Dream
Hendle Rumbaut
Living in the Kansas countryside in 1963, thirteen-year-old Dovey looks back at her past and toward her future while her
Ages 10–14
Who Was?
Who Is Maria Tallchief?
Catherine Gourley
For the child who feels like they are caught between two worlds or is striving to master a difficult craft through grit
Ages 8–12
Usborne History of Britain #1
Prehistoric Britain
Alex Frith, Rachel Frith, Struan Reid, Abigail Wheatley
For the curious child fascinated by how people lived thousands of years ago, this guide brings the mysteries of the Ston
Ages 7–11
The Love That Split the World
Emily Henry
During her final summer in Kentucky before college, Natalie encounters a mysterious apparition and a new boy named Beau
Ages 14–18
What Was?
What Was the Trail of Tears?
Sean Teuton, Who HQ
For the child asking about fairness in history, this book offers a sensitive look at how Indigenous nations were forced
Ages 8–12
Hearts Unbroken
Cynthia Leitich Smith
Louise dumps her boyfriend after his offensive remarks, only to find herself reporting on a school musical controversy t
Ages 12–18
Cannonball
Sacha Cotter
A young boy searches for the secret to the perfect pool jump, eventually realizing that the best splash comes from embra
Ages 4–8
Who Was?
Who Was Ponce de Leon?
Pam Pollack, Meg Belviso
For the curious learner who loves tales of exploration, this biography uncovers the real history and myths behind the ma
Ages 8–12
The Making of America: The History of the United States from 1492 to the Present
Robert D. Johnston
For the curious student needing a clear, visual overview of how the United States grew from early exploration to the mod
Ages 10–15
Moon of Two Dark Horses
Sally M. Keehn
A Delaware Indian boy and his white friend search for legendary bones on sacred ground, hoping to protect their valley f
Ages 10–14
A Friend in Rain
Cathy Hapka
Colorful images from the film Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron illustrate this story of a wild horse finding connection
Ages 6–8
The Heart of a Chief
Joseph Bruchac
An eleven-year-old Penacook boy navigates family struggles and school insensitivity while facing a community conflict ov
Ages 8–12
Houghton Mifflin Reading #5
Children of the Wild West
Russell Freedman
For the child curious about what life was really like before video games and electricity, exploring the grit and wonder
Ages 8–12
Child of the Flower-song People Luz Jiménez, Daughter of the Nahua
Gloria Amescua
For the child exploring their identity or heritage, this lyrical biography shows how one woman's pride in her roots pres
Ages 6–10
American Indian Homes
Tepees
Jack Manning
For the young explorer curious about different types of homes. This simple guide uses photographs to show how Native Ame
Ages 4–7
Jacob Lanza #3
The Last Lobo
Roland Smith
While visiting his Hopi tribal homeland in Arizona, a teenager named Jake finds himself in a high-stakes battle to prote
Ages 10–14
Buffalo Hunt
Russell Freedman
The Great Plains tribes relied on the buffalo for everything from food to folklore, honoring the animal through ingeniou
Ages 8–12
Rangitoto
Rangitoto: The Rock Standing in the Ocean
Maria Gill
For the curious child marveling at local landmarks or wondering how the earth was formed, this book weaves together geol
Ages 7–11
Lost in the Barrens #2
The Curse of the Viking Grave
Farley Mowat
Deep in the Canadian north, three friends discover a hidden tomb of Viking relics, sparking a dangerous journey of survi
Ages 9–13
