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Geography & World Cultures Books for Ages 12–18 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Geography & World Cultures Books for Ages 12–18

Explore our collection of children's books about geography & world cultures recommended for kids ages 12–18.

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Cover of Marisol and Magdalena: The Sound of Our Sisterhood

Marisol and Magdalena: The Sound of Our Sisterhood

Veronica Chambers

For the child navigating the distance of a move while uncovering family secrets and the vibrant rhythms of their own cul

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Stolen Children #1

Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch

For the child grappling with the reality of unfairness in history, this gripping survival story shows how friendship and

Cover of What Were the Twin Towers?

What Were the Twin Towers?

For the child asking big questions about 9/11 and the New York City skyline, this book provides a gentle but honest hist

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Moving Target #2

Christina Diaz Gonzalez

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For the child grappling with the weight of their choices and the consequences of their actions. A high stakes adventure

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For the teenager seeking a sense of self beyond their family's shadow. Chloe finds liberation and unexpected challenges

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Alex Rider: The Graphic Novel #5

Anthony Horowitz, Antony Johnston

For the teen questioning their place in the world and the adults they have been told to trust. A high-stakes journey int

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Miranda the Great

For the child who loves brave animals or is fascinated by history, this tale of a courageous cat protecting her family d

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Vampire Plagues #3

For the adventurous reader who loves a good scare and needs to see that even when the world feels dark, courage and team

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Romeo and Juliet

Gareth Hinds, William Shakespeare

For the teenager navigating the intensity of first love and the pressure of family expectations while exploring classic

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Scientists in the Field

Kakapo Rescue: Saving the World's Strangest Parrot

For the child who feels a deep connection to the natural world and wants to see how science and passion can save a speci

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The Devil in Vienna

For the child navigating a world where rules are changing and friendships are being tested by outside forces. This story

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What Elephants Know

Eric Dinerstein

For the child who feels like an outsider and is looking for where they truly belong. A lush adventure about finding fami

Cover of War Is-- Soldiers, Survivors, and Storytellers Talk about War

War Is-- Soldiers, Survivors, and Storytellers Talk about War

For the teenager grappling with the ethics of conflict, this anthology offers a raw, honest look at the reality of war f

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Incredible Stadiums

Justin Eisinger

For the curious child who marvels at massive structures and wants to know how the world's greatest arenas are designed,

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Perspectives Flip Books

The Split History of Westward Expansion in the United States

For the student questioning why history books often have only one side: this unique flip-book explores the Westward Expa

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Gods and Warriors #3

The Eye of the Falcon

For the child who feels like they don't quite fit in and finds solace in the natural world. A story of resilience and co

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Jennifer A. Nielsen Historical Fiction #1

A Night Divided

Jennifer A. Nielsen

For the child grappling with feelings of powerlessness or separation, this gripping story explores the courage required

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Who Is Greta Thunberg?

For the child who feels small in a big world, this biography shows how one quiet voice can spark a global movement for o

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Who Was Julia Child?

For the child who loves to help in the kitchen or feels like they haven't found their spark yet. Discover how Julia Chil

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What Are the Winter Olympics?

For the young sports fan curious about how the world's greatest winter athletes compete, this history explores a century

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Tales of Ancient Egypt

Roger Lancelyn Green

For the child captivated by ancient mysteries, these classic retellings bring the gods and magic of the Nile to life wit

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The Beautiful Americans #2

For teens navigating the intensity of new independence and the high stakes of true friendship while far from home.

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Camp Panda: Helping Cubs Return to the Wild

Catherine Thimmesh

For the child who wonders how we can save endangered species. This fascinating look at panda rewilding shows the incredi

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Charmed Life #2

Sealed with a Secret

For the child feeling pushed aside as an older sibling prepares to leave for college. This story explores how to reconne