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Indigenous Cultures

337 books about indigenous cultures

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

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

For the child curious about how we preserve the past, this biography explores one man's lifelong mission to honor and do

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Arilla Sun Down

Virginia Hamilton

For the teenager navigating the complex threads of a multiracial identity and the shadow of a charismatic, demanding old

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History Comics

The Transcontinental Railroad: Crossing the Divide

Andy Hirsch

For the curious learner who wonders how a massive rail system united a continent. Explore the engineering feats and the

Ages 9–13

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The Ancient Cliff Dwellers of Mesa Verde

Caroline Arnold

For the curious explorer wondering how people lived in the past. Discover the remarkable architecture and daily life of

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Wild Animal Creatures Fun Facts Trivia

Marilyn Trueluck

For the young explorer eager to learn about life in the outback, this accessible guide introduces the unique world of ka

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Make Way for Sam Houston

For the child curious about how one person can change history, this biography explores the bold life and complex choices

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The Secret of the Mountain

Esther Linfield

For the teenager navigating the transition from childhood to adult responsibility, this story explores the weight of tra

Cover of Margaret Mead The World Was Her Family

Margaret Mead The World Was Her Family

For the child who asks a million questions about how other people live, this biography shows how one woman turned curios

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The Newbery Authors Collection

Little Sioux Girl and Other Selections by Newbery Authors

Martin Harry Greenberg, Charles Gordon Waugh

For the young reader ready to explore a variety of voices, this anthology introduces children to award-winning storytell

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Linking the Past and Present

What Did the Aztecs Do for Me?

For the curious student wondering why we study ancient history, this book reveals how Aztec inventions in food, science,

Cover of Klondike Fever The Famous Gold Rush of 1898

Klondike Fever The Famous Gold Rush of 1898

Michael L. Cooper

For the curious student fascinated by true tales of grit and the high-stakes gamble of history's most famous gold rush.

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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

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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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For the child who feels like an outsider or wants to prove their path is valid despite what others say. A girl bonds wit

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Fact Finders: Adventures on the American Frontier

Strike It Rich! The Story of the California Gold Rush

For the curious student interested in how a single discovery changed a nation, this guide explores the grit and gamble o

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Autumn Peltier, Water Warrior

Carole Lindstrom

For the child who wants to change the world but feels too small, this lyrical biography shows how one girl's voice can p

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The Marrow Thieves #2

Hunting by Stars

Cherie Dimaline

For the teenager grappling with how to maintain their integrity and identity when faced with systemic cruelty and the we

Cover of Listen to the Desert / Oye al desierto

Listen to the Desert / Oye al desierto

For the child who finds magic in the quiet of the evening, this bilingual chant explores the soothing, rhythmic sounds o

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Silas and the Grue

Silas, The Grue and a Didgeridoo

Professor Stork

For the child who is nervous about meeting someone new or feels intimidated by others who seem 'scary' or different at f

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And Still the Turtle Watched

Sheila MacGill-Callahan

For the child curious about the history of the land beneath their feet and the importance of protecting our natural worl

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Coyote Steals the Blanket: A Ute Tale

For the child who struggles with boundaries or taking things without asking, this humorous Southwestern legend shows exa

Cover of Pattan's Pumpkin: A Traditional Flood Story from Southern India

Pattan's Pumpkin: A Traditional Flood Story from Southern India

For the child curious about global legends and how communities face challenges. This vibrant retelling of a traditional

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Terry Pratchett

For the young reader wrestling with big questions about faith and science after a loss, or anyone searching for their pl

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The Beast Master #1

The Beast Master

For the teenager who feels like an outsider or is searching for their place in a world that has changed beyond recogniti

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