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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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Who Were the Hopi People?
Baby Professor
For the child curious about the people who lived on this land long ago. This gentle guide introduces the rich history an
Ages 5–9
The Summer of Bitter and Sweet
Jen Ferguson
The Summer of Bitter and Sweet
Ages 14–18
Circle of Wonder
N. Scott Momaday
For the child seeking a deeper connection to the natural world and the spirit of the season. This lyrical story bridges
Ages 6–10
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Men, Women and Social Structure: A Cool Guide to Native American Indian Society
Baby Professor
For the child curious about how different communities organize their lives, this guide explores the roles and structures
Ages 6–9
Brian Burks' Apache Stories #2
Walks Alone
Brian Burks
For the young reader developing the inner strength to carry on after a sudden, devastating loss and find the courage to
Ages 10–14
Into An Indian Tent
Baby Professor
Omakayas's twin sons journey across the Great Plains when a sudden kidnapping forces young Chickadee to find his way bac
Ages 8–12
Baby Professor
Native American Rights: The Decades Old Fight
Baby Professor
For the curious student asking why rules aren't always fair, this guide explains the history of Native American civil ri
Ages 7–10
Elatsoe #1
Sheine Lende
Darcie Little Badger
A resourceful Lipan Apache girl uses her inherited supernatural gifts to track missing children and save her mother in t
Ages 12–18
Indian Chiefs
Russell Freedman
Six powerful nineteenth-century leaders fight to preserve their ancestral lands and traditions against a changing tide o
Ages 10–14
Bone Dance
Martha Brooks
Two teenagers find their lives intertwined over a shared piece of land as they navigate the complexities of adulthood an
Ages 12–18
Apache Stories #1
Runs with Horses
Brian Burks
For the teen exploring what it means to be a man and finding their place within their community during a time of intense
Ages 10–14
Powwow Summer
Marcie R. Rendon
For the child curious about modern Indigenous life, this photo-essay shares the vibrant tradition of the powwow circuit
Ages 8–12
Trickster
Joseph Bruchac
For the child who loves clever mischief and needs to see that wisdom often comes in unexpected, funny, or even rule-brea
Ages 10–16
Walking in Two Worlds
Wab Kinew
For the teen navigating the tension between their digital life and real-world heritage while facing the harsh reality of
Ages 12–17
Diamond Willow
Helen Frost
Twelve-year-old Willow sets out on her first solo dogsled trek through the Alaskan woods, watched over by wild animals u
Ages 10–14
My Name Is Not Easy
Debby Dahl Edwardson
Three Iñupiaq brothers struggle to hold onto their culture and family bonds after being sent away to a remote Alaskan bo
Ages 12–18
Holling C. Holling Geography Series #1
Paddle-to-the-Sea
Holling C. Holling
For the child curious about the vast world beyond their doorstep, this journey across the Great Lakes nurtures a deep se
Ages 7–12
Native American Legends #1
The First Strawberries: A Cherokee Story
Joseph Bruchac
The Sun heals a quarrel between the first man and woman by bringing sweet strawberries up from the earth in this gentle
Ages 4–8
American Girl Mysteries
The Silent Stranger
Janet Beeler Shaw
For the child learning to approach those who seem different with a kind heart and a curious mind.
Ages 8–12
The Native American Story Book #2
The Native American Story Book: Volume Two
G.W. Mullins
For children seeking to understand their roots and families looking to preserve the vanishing art of oral history throug
Ages 8–12
Native Peoples
The Coast Miwok
Kim Covert
Vibrant customs and family life take center stage in this look at the history and enduring presence of the Coast Miwok p
Ages 7–10
Say My Name
Joanna Ho
Six children proudly share the traditions, ancestors, and deep cultural histories woven into the names their families ha
Ages 4–8
Leatherstocking Tales #2
The Last of the Mohicans
James Fenimore Cooper
Amidst the smoke and thunder of the French and Indian War, Native American allies and British forces collide in a high-s
Ages 12–18
Mii maanda ezhi-gkendmaanh / This Is How I Know
Brittany Luby
Summer blueberries, autumn bears, and spring peepers fill the air as a child and grandmother track the changing seasons
Ages 3–7
