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Indigenous Cultures Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Indigenous Cultures

337 books about indigenous cultures

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Cover of Thunder on the Plains The Story of the American Buffalo

Thunder on the Plains The Story of the American Buffalo

For the child curious about the wild West and how we protect our natural wonders, this book explores the majestic life a

Cover of Journey of the Nightly Jaguar

Journey of the Nightly Jaguar

For the child curious about the mysteries of the night or the patterns of the natural world, this poetic tale reimagines

Cover of Here Comes Tricky Rabbit! Native American Trickster Tales

Here Comes Tricky Rabbit! Native American Trickster Tales

Gretchen Will Mayo

For the child who loves a bit of mischief, these traditional tales explore how cleverness and quick thinking can help ou

Ages 7–10

Cover of Kuiasaurus and Me

Grandparent Dinosaur

Kuiasaurus and Me

Little Hedgehog Books

For children finding magic in the ordinary, this gentle story celebrates the power of imagination and the warmth of inte

Cover of Rainforests

For the young explorer eager to understand our planet, this guide introduces the vibrant world of rainforests and the vi

Cover of The Hopis

A First Americans Book

Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve

For children curious about the vibrant history and living traditions of the Hopi people, written with deep respect by an

Cover of City of the Gods

City of the Gods

Caroline Arnold

For the curious child fascinated by ancient mysteries, this photo-essay brings the towering pyramids and lost streets of

Cover of The Way to Start a Day

The Way to Start a Day

For the child who marvels at the first light of morning, this poetic journey across cultures and history honors the univ

Cover of Dance Fast

For the child who struggles with perfectionism or feels like quitting when a creative project doesn't turn out exactly a

Cover of Beardream

For the child captivated by the secrets of the natural world and the stories that connect us to the earth and its creatu

Cover of Brave Eagle's Account of the Fetterman Fight

Brave Eagle's Account of the Fetterman Fight

Paul Goble, Dorothy Goble

For the child questioning why history books often tell only one side of a story, this historical account offers a powerf

Cover of The Son of the Sun and the Daughter of the Moon A Saami Folktale

The Son of the Sun and the Daughter of the Moon A Saami Folktale

Holly Young Huth

For the child curious about the stars and the world beyond. This lyrical folktale explores celestial balance and the imp

Cover of Your Life as a Private on the Lewis and Clark Expedition

You Choose: Historical Eras

Your Life as a Private on the Lewis and Clark Expedition

Jessica Gunderson

For the child who loves imagining themselves in the middle of the action, this interactive journey explores the grit and

Cover of The Creek: The Past and Present of the Muscogee

American Indian Life #2

The Creek: The Past and Present of the Muscogee

Danielle Smith-Llera

For the child curious about the true history of the land they live on and how indigenous nations thrive and preserve the

Cover of Rescuing the Rain Forest

Biome Battles #1

Rescuing the Rain Forest

For the child who loves comics and wants to know how they can help the planet. This graphic-style guide explores why rai

Cover of How Bear Lost His Tail

Usborne First Reading

How Bear Lost His Tail

For the child learning that showing off can have consequences, this indigenous folktale gently explores how pride and gu

Cover of Tepees

American Indian Homes

For the young explorer curious about different types of homes. This simple guide uses photographs to show how Native Ame

Cover of Real

For the child curious about the past and the land beneath their feet. This story bridges generations as a young girl dis

Cover of Set Me Free

Show Me a Sign #2

Ann Clare LeZotte

For the child exploring how everyone deserves a voice. A young Deaf teacher fights to free a student from isolation and

Cover of The Gift Stone

For the child who dreams of a different life, this story explores hope and perseverance within a unique underground Aust

Cover of The Book of Mausape

X-Indian Chronicles #1

The Book of Mausape

Thomas M. Yeahpau

For the teen feeling disconnected from their roots, these gritty, interwoven stories follow Kiowa teenagers navigating m

Cover of Child of the Flower-song People Luz Jiménez, Daughter of the Nahua

Child of the Flower-song People Luz Jiménez, Daughter of the Nahua

For the child exploring their identity or heritage, this lyrical biography shows how one woman's pride in her roots pres

Cover of Desert Communities Past and Present

First Facts: Desert Communities

Desert Communities Past and Present

Cynthia Louise Jenson-Elliott

For the child who wonders how anyone can survive in the heat. Discover the ingenious ways humans have built thriving hom

Cover of Captain Cook

Usborne Famous Lives

For the curious child who dreams of the open sea and distant horizons. This accessible biography introduces one of histo

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