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Indigenous Cultures

182 books about indigenous cultures

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The Wirrun Trilogy #1

The Nargun and the Stars

Patricia Wrightson

For the child navigating a major life change, this atmospheric tale explores how connecting with the ancient, natural wo

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Spirit Stallion of the Cimarron

For the child who values their autonomy, this story explores the fierce desire to remain true to oneself while facing pr

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Melling Sisters #1

All in the Blue Unclouded Weather

Robin Klein

For the child navigating the messy, humorous, and sometimes unfair world of siblings and family expectations in a modest

Ages 9–13

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Marcia Sewall's American History #3

James Towne: Struggle for Survival

For the curious learner ready to understand the gritty reality of early colonial life through primary source accounts an

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For the child curious about different cultures and finding their own path. An eleven-year-old learns the value of tradit

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Indian School Teaching the White Man's Way

Michael L. Cooper

For the middle-grade student exploring the difficult history of how Native American children were forced to leave their

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The Double Life of Pocahontas

For the child grappling with a move or feeling like they don't quite fit in, this biography explores the challenges of b

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Houghton Mifflin Leveled Readers

Why Bears Have Short Tails

Houghton Mifflin

For the child who needs to learn that not everyone has their best interests at heart. This traditional tale explores how

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Shell-Flower and the Strangers

Houghton Mifflin

For the child curious about history and how people from different backgrounds first met. This story explores a young gir

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Patricia Wrightson

For the teenager grappling with the weight of loneliness or the urge to push boundaries, this haunting tale explores the

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The Plains Indian Wars 1864-1890

For the student grappling with the complexities of American history, this guide explores the difficult conflicts between

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New Found Land: Lewis and Clark's Voyage of Discovery

For the teenager grappling with how different people experience the same event, this verse novel explores the Lewis and

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Three Celtic Tales

Moyra Caldecott

For the young dreamer captivated by ancient mysteries and heroic quests, these lyrical retellings bring the magic and wo

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Amazing Americans #2

Navajo Code Talkers: Secret American Indian Heroes of World War II

For the child curious about secret codes and unsung heroes, this book highlights the vital role Navajo Marines played in

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The Pilgrims' First Thanksgiving

Jessica Gunderson

For the child curious about how a community survives against the odds through cooperation and help from new neighbors.

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Donna Jo Napoli

For the child who experiences the world through touch, sound, and scent, this sensory journey follows an infant's view o

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One Small Blue Bead

For the child curious about the world beyond their own neighborhood, this poetic tale explores the timeless human need f

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Cynthia Kadohata

For the child grappling with the unfairness of the world, this story of a girl in a WWII internment camp offers a path t

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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