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Indigenous Cultures Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Feathered Serpent and the Five Suns: A Mesoamerican Creation Myth

Duncan Tonatiuh

For the child who loves epic journeys and needs to see that perseverance and wisdom can overcome even the most impossibl

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The Story of the Sioux

Marion Eleanor Gridley

Great leaders, traditional customs, and the history of the Dakota people reveal the rich heritage of the Sioux tribe of

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The Sea Lion: A Story of the Sea Cliff People

When a terrifying spirit visits on a stormy night, small Eemook relies on his courage rather than his strength to save t

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National Geographic Countries of the World

Peru

Anita Croy

For the young explorer curious about the world beyond their backyard, this guide brings the vibrant landscapes and rich

Ages 8–12

Cover of Shadow Catcher: How Edward S. Curtis Documented American Indian Dignity and Beauty

Captured History

Shadow Catcher: How Edward S. Curtis Documented American Indian Dignity and Beauty

Explore the life of Edward S. Curtis and his twenty-year journey to capture the dignity of Native American cultures thro

Cover of Mani Semilla Finds Her Quetzal Voice

Mani Semilla Finds Her Quetzal Voice

For the middle schooler navigating the messy intersection of body changes, family secrets, and the discovery that they c

Cover of Echohawk

Raised by Mohicans in the 1730s, a twelve-year-old boy must navigate the clash of cultures when he is sent to an English

Cover of Jumping Mouse

For the child who feels small in a big world, this Native American legend explores how sacrifice and kindness can transf

Cover of The Sketchbook of Thomas Blue Eagle

The Sketchbook of Thomas Blue Eagle

Gay Matthaei, Jewel H. Grutman

Follow the journey of a Lakota man who travels through America and Europe as a performer in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Sho

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For the child curious about history and justice, this book reveals the startling true stories of children sent to Austra

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Rosie and the Bunyip

Meredith Costain

For the imaginative child whose mind wanders to monsters in the shadows, this story offers a gentle way to navigate nigh

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Macmillan Children's Readers #6

Machu Picchu: Through the Fence

For the young learner curious about the secrets of ancient civilizations and the wonders of the world, this reader bring

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Fun Facts: Places #2

Australia Fun Facts Picture Book for Kids

Marilyn Trueluck

For the curious explorer ready to travel the world from home, this book uses large print and bright photos to reveal the

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Wonders of the North Pole

Catherine Guigon

For the curious child fascinated by extreme environments, this guide explores the ice floes, wildlife, and indigenous cu

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Amy Butler Greenfield

Kidnapped from London, young Rob must survive the harsh life of a tobacco farm in the New World alongside a captive Pamu

Cover of Klondike Fever The Famous Gold Rush of 1898

Klondike Fever The Famous Gold Rush of 1898

Michael L. Cooper

Massive crowds rush to the Klondike in 1898, braving dangerous trails to find gold in a town that rose and fell in the b

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Wilderness Ridge #1

Turkey Hunt Tradition

For the child eager to join grown-up traditions and learn the responsibilities of being out in nature with family.

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Four Streets and a Square: A History of Manhattan and the New York Idea

For the teen who is fascinated by how cities pulse with life and the complex, often messy ways that different cultures c

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Great Women in History

For the early learner curious about real people from long ago. This simple biography introduces a famous Native American

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A Picture Book Biography #19

A Picture Book of Davy Crockett

For the child curious about history and the legends of the American frontier. This accessible biography helps young read

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Sing for a Gentle Rain

J. Alison James

A recurring dream pulls a boy across 700 years to an Anasazi cliff village, where he must help a young girl save her peo