Farming & Gardening Books for Ages 12–18

Explore our collection of children's books about farming & gardening recommended for kids ages 12–18.

991 books

Dreamcatcher

Ann Curtin

For the middle-schooler struggling with frequent moves and the feeling of never quite fitting in as the perpetual new ki

Ages 10–14

Gib Rides Home

Zilpha Keatley Snyder

For the child who needs to find hope and resilience when life feels unfair. This moving story follows an orphan finding

Ages 9–13

Greener Grass #1

Greener Grass

Caroline Pignat

For the young person processing the weight of systemic unfairness or family hardship, this story follows Kit's journey o

Ages 12–16

Miriam's Secret

Debby Waldman

For those seeking to understand family legacy and the power of art to bridge the gap between where we are and where we c

Ages 8–12

Technology All Around Us

Space Exploration

Clive Gifford

For the curious child who wonders how humans might live among the stars without losing their connection to nature and th

Ages 8–12

Pioneer Sisters #2

Prairie Whispers

Frances Arrington

For the child grappling with a heavy secret or the weight of a difficult choice. This frontier story explores how one mi

Ages 9–13

Citizen Scientists: Be a Part of Scientific Discovery from Your Own Backyard

Loree Griffin Burns

For the curious child who loves exploring the outdoors and wants to make a real difference in the world through science

Ages 8–12

Great Episodes

The Riddle of Penncroft Farm

Dorothea Jensen

For the child struggling to settle into a new home or town, this mystery uses local history to help a lonely boy find hi

Ages 9–13

In the Forest with the Elephants

Roland Smith

For the child who marvels at the power of giants and the workers who care for them. Explore the unique, historic bond be

Ages 8–12

How to Get Rich #1

How to Get Rich on a Texas Cattle Drive

Tod Olson

For the curious student who wonders what life was really like in the Old West, this humorous guide explores the gritty r

Ages 8–12

Prairie Songs

Pam Conrad

For the child noticing that the adults in their life are struggling with their mental health or feeling like they do not

Ages 10–14

Zombie Baseball Beatdown

Paolo Bacigalupi

For the child who loves gross-out humor but is starting to notice unfairness in the world. Three friends use baseball ba

Ages 9–13

Zulu Dog

Anton Ferreira

For the child navigating complex friendships or unfair social rules. This story follows an unlikely bond that defies dee

Ages 9–13

Science Comics #8

Trees: Kings of the Forest

Andy Hirsch

For the child who asks how a tiny acorn becomes a giant oak. This graphic guide transforms complex biology into a visual

Ages 9–12

Dark Water

Laura McNeal

For the teenager navigating the wreckage of a family's divorce while finding their own voice and moral compass in a worl

Ages 14–18

Wing Nut

M.J. Auch

For the child adjusting to a new town or family change, this story explores finding stability and friendship in the most

Ages 8–12

Apprenticeship of Lucas Whitaker, The

Cynthia DeFelice

For the child grappling with the loss of a loved one or facing the mystery of illness. This historical tale follows a bo

Ages 9–13

Shadow

Michael Morpurgo

For the child grappling with the scale of historical conflict or the pain of being separated from someone they love, hum

Ages 9–14

Evicted!: The Struggle for the Right to Vote

Alice Faye Duncan

For the child questioning why things aren't always fair, this powerful history reveals how families stood together when

Ages 9–12

King of the Vagabonds

Colin Dann

For the child craving independence or exploring their place in a group. A farm cat trades comfort for the wild, discover

Ages 8–12

The Price of Freedom

Judith Bloom Fradin, Dennis Brindell Fradin

For the child grappling with the reality of unfairness in history and the incredible grit required to reclaim one's own

Ages 8–12

LEGO Adventure in the Real World

Farm

Penelope Arlon

For the curious student exploring the complex roots of nations and the history of Europe. A deep dive into how borders a

Ages 8–12

Stolen Into Slavery

Judith Bloom Fradin, Dennis Brindell Fradin

For the student exploring the complexities of American history through the lens of human dignity and the fight for justi

Ages 10–14

Who HQ Graphic Novels

Who Was Cesar Chavez?

Terry Blas, Who HQ

For the child who asks why some things aren't fair, this graphic novel brings to life the courageous journey of a man wh

Ages 8–12