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Indigenous Cultures

337 books about indigenous cultures

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Children Everywhere

Astrid Henning-Jensen, B.H Jensen

For the curious child who wonders how others live in distant lands. This vintage photographic journey introduces the rhy

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The Western Mysteries #1

The Case of the Deadly Desperados

Caroline Lawrence

For the child who feels like an outsider, this high-stakes Western adventure follows a boy finding his courage and ident

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Fun Facts Picture Book for Kids #6

New Zealand Fun Facts Picture Book for Kids

Marilyn Trueluck

For the curious child eager to explore the world beyond their backyard. This visual guide introduces young readers to th

Ages 3–8

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Nasuġraq Rainey Hopson

For the child learning that growth often requires stepping into the unknown and that traditions are gifts we carry to br

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American History A Visual Encyclopedia

For the curious student who loves exploring how the world works, this visual guide makes centuries of American history f

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Turtle's Race with Beaver

Joseph Bruchac, James Bruchac

For the child encountering a neighborhood braggart or learning that using your head is often better than using your musc

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Cities in the Sand: The Ancient Civilizations of the Southwest

For the curious student fascinated by ancient ruins and desert mysteries, this book explores how archaeologists piece to

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American Indian Life

The Navajo: The Past and Present of the Diné

Donna Janell Bowman

For the student curious about the diverse cultures of North America, this guide explores the resilient history and vibra

Cover of Early People

For the curious child who wonders how our ancestors survived and thrived. Explore the daily lives, tools, and art of ear

Cover of Goanna

For the child who observes the world from a different angle and enjoys seeing nature disrupt the overly serious rules of

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David Álvarez, David Bowles

For the child who marvels at the moon and stars, this luminous Mesoamerican myth explores how a clever opossum and a tir

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Doesn't Fall Off His Horse

Virginia A. Stroud

For the child curious about their family's past, this story shows how sharing ancestral history builds pride, courage, a

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Tracing the Anasazi

Houghton Mifflin

For the curious child who loves exploring the past: discover how an ancient civilization built incredible homes into cli

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Michael J. Rosen's Animal Poems #1

The Dog Who Walked with God

Michael J. Rosen

For the child who asks big questions about where we came from and finds comfort in the silent, loyal presence of a pet.

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My First Samoan Words for Children

My First Samoan Body Parts Picture Book

For families looking to connect with their Samoan heritage or learn a new language through the simple, joyful naming of

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Yolngu Mali Aboriginal Spirit

Binmila Yunupingu

For the child curious about the unseen connections in our world, this book explores the spiritual 'Mali' and sacred trad

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The Story of America

Tori Kosara, Rona Skene

For the young explorer curious about the past, this guide uses relatable characters to navigate the big moments and dive

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For the child who feels small in a big world, this Native American legend explores how sacrifice and kindness can transf

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For the child navigating a move or new school where they feel like an outsider, this story explores the courage it takes

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The Great Ball Game

For the child who feels like they don't quite fit in with any one group, this Muskogee legend shows how being unique can

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William Jaspersohn

For the curious child who wonders how food gets to the table, this photo-essay explores the fascinating journey of cranb

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Myths and Legends of the Desert

For the child who asks big questions about the sun, the sand, and the stars. Discover how desert cultures used stories t

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Sing for a Gentle Rain

J. Alison James

For the teenager grappling with their place in the world who feels a deep, mysterious connection to the past and the nat

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Nickommoh! A Thanksgiving Celebration

Jackie French Koller

For the child curious about the roots of our autumn traditions, this rhythmic journey celebrates the Narragansett harves

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