The Human Body Books for Ages 12–18

Explore our collection of children's books about the human body recommended for kids ages 12–18.

1,187 books

Freaking Out! The Science of the Teenage Brain

For the middle schooler wondering why their emotions feel like a roller coaster, this guide explains the biological shif

Ages 11–15

Bunk 9

Bunk 9's Guide to Growing Up

Adah Nuchi

For the girl noticing the first signs of puberty and needing a relatable, non-clinical guide to help her navigate changi

Ages 8–12

Weird and Gross Body Facts

Cause of Death

Barbara B. Rollins

For the curious middle-grader fascinated by true crime and forensics, this book explains how medical examiners use scien

Ages 9–12

Discovering Life's Story #2

The Evolution of an Idea

Joy Hakim

For curious kids who love asking how the world works, this narrative history follows the brilliant, competitive scientis

Ages 10–16

Girl to Girl Honest Talk About Growing Up and Your Changing Body

Sarah O'Leary Burningham

For the preteen girl navigating the physical and social changes of puberty, this guide offers big sisterly advice on eve

Ages 8–13

Mayim Bialik's Guides #1

Girling Up

Mayim Bialik

For the girl noticing changes in her body or mind, this guide uses science and personal stories to navigate the transiti

Ages 10–18

Brainwalker

Robyn Mundell, Stephan Lacast

For the child grappling with a parent's serious illness, this surreal journey explores how logic and creativity must wor

For the curious child who loves the 'gross-out' factor of nature. This humorous guide explores the tiny microbes living

Ages 8–12

Myths Exposed!

Mind Myths Exposed!

Megan Cooley Peterson

For the curious child who wonders if we really only use ten percent of our brains. This engaging guide busts common myth

For the curious child who loves gross-out facts. This humorous guide turns stomach-turning bodily functions into a fasci

Ages 8–12

The Big Little Books #2

Sound: Shhh . . . Bang . . . POP . . . BOOM!

Romana Romanyshyn, Andriy Lesiv

For the inquisitive child who wonders how we hear, why things go boom, and what silence actually feels like. A vibrant v

For children noticing changes in their bodies or feelings, this inclusive guide offers clear answers about the physical

Ages 9–12

The Family Library #3

It's Perfectly Normal

Robie H. Harris

For the curious child asking big questions about their changing body and the teenager looking for honest, accurate infor

Ages 10–15

Decoding the Mind

Why We Laugh: The Science of Giggles

Pamela Dell

For the curious middle grader who wonders why a simple joke can make their whole body shake, this book breaks down the b

Ages 9–13

Velocity

Anatomy of a Pandemic

Amber J. Keyser

For children asking big questions about global health: a clear, science-backed guide to how germs spread and how humanit

Ages 8–12

History News

Medicine News: The Germ of an Idea

Philip Gates

For the child who asks a million questions about why they have to wash their hands or how medicine was invented. This cl

Ages 8–12

Michael Dahl's Super Funny Joke Books

Screaming with Laughter

Michael Dahl, Mark Moore

For the curious child who loves to crack jokes and wonders why their body reacts with giggles, tickles, and belly laughs

For the curious child fascinated by how the human body works and the brave scientists who discovered ways to heal us thr

Ages 8–12

100 Questions You'd Never Ask Your Parents Straight Answers to Teens' Questions About Sex, Sexuality, and Health

Elisabeth Henderson, Nancy Armstrong

For the teenager seeking reliable medical and social facts about their changing body and relationships without the awkwa

Ages 12–18

What You Need to Know About #2

Obesity

Nancy Dickmann

A factual and supportive guide for children learning about body weight, nutrition, and how to make healthy lifestyle cho

Ages 9–13

The Big Little Books #1

Sight

Romana Romanyshyn, Andriy Lesiv

For the curious child fascinated by how we see the world, this vibrant guide explores the science, biology, and wonder o

Ages 8–12

The Incredible Pop-up Body Book

Richard Walker

For the curious child who wonders what happens under their skin, this tactile masterpiece brings human anatomy to life w

Ages 7–12

Vampires and Cells

Agnieszka Biskup

For the student who finds science textbooks dry, this spooky graphic novel uses vampires to make the complex world of ce

For the student curious about the hidden machinery of life, this guide explores how microscopic cells build everything f

Ages 10–14

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