Book Suggestions

Find works of literature for all age groups, from storybooks to memoirs, that explore the rich history and culture of º£½ÇÉçÇø Native peoples.
For teachers’ own professional development and lesson planning, find a curated list of in-depth works and curricular extensions.

Image of a doll made of corn husks with braided arms and legs and cornsilk hair.

K – 2nd

Image of an owl etched into birchbark.

3rd – 5th

Image of a carved and painted face in the form of a plains native american male.

6th – 8th

Detail of the top of a basket featuring an image made in metals. A man with a bow on the left, a man coming from a tree center.

9th – 12th

Image of a birchbark container with intricate images of faces and landscapes.

For teachers

Introduce vocabulary & language studies with online resources

 The Wabanaki Vocabulary

This list of vocabulary features art forms, tools, materials, heroes, and prominent figures in the Wabanaki culture. 

Mesoamerican Vocabulary 

Mesoamerica was home to pre-Columbian (pre-1492) civilizations including the Olmec, Maya, and Aztec. This list of vocab explores these civilizations and their organization, monuments, cultural wear, and more.