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Geography & World Cultures Books for Ages 8–11 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Geography & World Cultures Books for Ages 8–11

Explore our collection of children's books about geography & world cultures recommended for kids ages 8–11.

1,745 books

Cover of Pony Express!

Riders gallop across the frontier between Missouri and California in this historic look at the eighteen-month relay race

Cover of African Acrostics: A Word in Edgeways

African Acrostics: A Word in Edgeways

For the curious child who loves animals and puzzles: explore the African savanna through clever wordplay and stunning wi

Cover of Red Sails to Capri

Red Sails to Capri

For the child who wonders what lies beyond the horizon, this atmospheric tale follows a boy uncovering the secrets of hi

Cover of Miranda the Great

Miranda the Great

A brave mother cat must navigate the chaos and danger of ancient Rome to lead her tiny kittens to safety when the city i

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Cover of Days of the Dead

Days of the Dead

Mexican families welcome back the spirits of their loved ones with beautiful traditions, colorful altars, and joyful cel

Cover of The Eye of the Falcon

Gods and Warriors #3

The Eye of the Falcon

For the child who feels like they don't quite fit in and finds solace in the natural world. A story of resilience and co

Cover of The Magic Shell

The Magic Shell

Jaime carries a special shell from the Dominican Republic to New York City to help him hold onto happy memories of the h

Cover of Tomatoes in My Lunchbox

Tomatoes in My Lunchbox

Costantia Manoli

For the child who feels like a square peg in a round hole at a new school, or anyone who has ever had their name mispron

Cover of Frankie and the Dragon Curse

Frankie's Magic Football #17

Frankie and the Dragon Curse

A kung fu lesson transports Frankie to the Great Wall of China, where he must stop an ancient warrior and his army of te

Cover of Voices of the Heart

Voices of the Heart

For the child curious about how we express our inner world, this book uses Chinese calligraphy and art to explore the de

Cover of Polar Animals

Questions and Answers About Animals

Michael Chinery

For the curious child fascinated by ice and snow, this guide uses real-life photos to reveal how polar bears and penguin

Cover of Destination London

Agent Cody Banks #2

Destination London

Michael Anthony Steele

Junior agent Cody Banks trades summer camp for an elite music program in London to stop a mind-control device from falli

Cover of D-Day

An English channel crossing turns into a fight for survival when a young soldier unexpectedly finds himself in command o

Cover of The Greek News

The History News #1

Anton Powell, Philip Steele

Experience 1,500 years of history through a Greek newspaper filled with stories on theater, gods, fashion trends, and th

Cover of A Night Divided

Jennifer A. Nielsen Historical Fiction #1

A Night Divided

Jennifer A. Nielsen

Trapped behind the Berlin Wall, twelve-year-old Gerta spots a secret signal from her father that sparks a deadly plan to

Cover of Who Is Greta Thunberg?

Who Is Greta Thunberg?

For the child who feels small in a big world, this biography shows how one quiet voice can spark a global movement for o

Cover of The Voyage of the Poppykettle

The Voyage of the Poppykettle

For the child who loves to imagine tiny worlds hidden in plain sight, this beautifully illustrated journey explores the

Cover of Tales of Ancient Egypt

Tales of Ancient Egypt

Roger Lancelyn Green

For the child captivated by ancient mysteries, these classic retellings bring the gods and magic of the Nile to life wit

Cover of A Passion for Elephants: The Real Life Adventure of Field Scientist Cynthia Moss

A Passion for Elephants: The Real Life Adventure of Field Scientist Cynthia Moss

For the child who dreams of big adventures and loves animals, this biography follows Cynthia Moss's journey to protect a

Cover of Hope in My Heart: Sofia's Immigrant Diary

Hope in My Heart: Sofia's Immigrant Diary

Locked away in quarantine at Ellis Island, ten-year-old Sofia must rely on a new friendship to survive the harsh conditi

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Charmed Life #2

Sealed with a Secret

When Phoebe finds a WWII-era letter hidden in a makeup compact, she follows a London treasure hunt to reconnect with her

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Perspectives Flip Books

The Split History of Westward Expansion in the United States

Experience the intense history of the American West through the starkly different perspectives of the settlers and the A

Cover of Africa Is My Home A Child of the Amistad

Africa Is My Home A Child of the Amistad

Young Magulu is stolen from her home and thrust onto the slave ship Amistad, beginning a harrowing journey toward a land

Cover of The Enchanted Tapestry

The Enchanted Tapestry

Robert D. San Souci

Guided by a sorceress, young Li Ju braves a treacherous journey to Sun Mountain to reclaim a magical tapestry woven by h