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.

1,182 books

A Kid's Guide to a Strange Place #1

Hospital Journal

Ann Banks

For the child preparing for or currently in the hospital, this interactive journal helps them track their medical journe

Ages 6–12

Life as We Know it

Robert Winston

For the curious child who asks how life began or how a single cell becomes a human, this visual guide unravels the myste

Ages 8–12

Peeps #1

Peeps

Scott Westerfeld

For the teen fascinated by the dark side of nature who wants a gritty, scientific twist on classic monster lore and the

Ages 14–18

Biology

Jane Chisholm

For the student who wants to understand how life works, from microscopic cells to complex ecosystems, using detailed dia

Ages 10–14

Instructions for a Secondhand Heart

Tamsyn Murray

For the teenager navigating the complex intersection of deep loss and a second chance at life, exploring how two strange

Ages 12–17

Deadly Diseases

Cholera: How the Blue Death Changed History

Mark K. Lewis

For the curious middle-grader fascinated by medical mysteries and how tiny germs changed the world. This graphic history

Ages 8–12

Positively Teen A Practical Guide to a More Positive, More Confident You

Nicola Morgan

For the pre-teen or teen feeling overwhelmed by the changes of adolescence. This guide provides science-backed tools to

Ages 11–16

DK Readers

Mummy

James Putnam

For the curious child fascinated by ancient history and the science of how things are preserved: a visual deep-dive into

Ages 8–12

Raina Telgemeier Graphic Novels #3

Guts

Raina Telgemeier

For the child whose worries show up as a stomachache. This graphic memoir explores how school stress and anxiety can aff

Ages 8–12

What Makes You So Special?

Eda LeShan

For the middle-grade child wondering why they think and act the way they do, this guide explores how biology and environ

Ages 10–14

Who HQ

What Is the Coronavirus Disease COVID-19?

Michael Burgan, Who HQ

For the child curious about how the pandemic started and how the world changed: an accessible guide to the science, hist

Ages 8–12

The Mighty Heart of Sunny St. James

Ashley Herring Blake

For the child navigating the complex emotions of a major health recovery while exploring their changing identity and evo

Ages 10–14

Pighearted

Alex Perry

For the child facing a serious medical diagnosis or navigating the ethics of scientific wonder, this is a profound look

Ages 8–12

Edge Books: How a Pox Changed History

Smallpox

Janie Havemeyer

For the curious student asking why we get vaccines or how medicine changed history. Explore the science and grit behind

Ages 8–12

Faceless

Alyssa Sheinmel

For the teenager grappling with a life-altering change or loss of self. This moving story explores identity and recovery

Ages 14–18

Quicksand: A True Story of HIV/AIDS in Our Lives

Anonymous

For the teenager or family member processing a loved one's HIV diagnosis, this memoir offers a safe space to explore med

Ages 14–18

Love and First Sight

Josh Sundquist

For the teen navigating how they are seen and how they see others, this story explores the vulnerable transition of gain

Ages 13–18

Quicksand HIV/AIDS in Our Lives

Anonymous

For the teenager seeking to understand the medical and emotional realities of HIV and AIDS through real stories of famil

Ages 12–18

The Resurrectionist: A Tale of Gothic Horror

Kathleen S. Allen

For the teen fascinated by the intersection of science and ethics, this atmospheric mystery explores the grit and guts r

Ages 14–18

Alive

Chandler Baker

For the teen navigating the intense emotions of a major health crisis or wondering if the strange connection they feel w

Ages 13–18

The Animal Body Book: An Insider's Guide to the World of Animal Anatomy

Jess French

For the curious child who asks how animals breathe underwater or why a giraffe's neck is so long. Explore the inner work

Ages 7–12

Isabel Soto Archaeology Adventures

Uncovering Mummies

Agnieszka Biskup

For the child fascinated by the mysteries of the past, this graphic guide explores how humans across history and nature

Ages 8–12

Risky Times: How to Be AIDS-Smart and Stay Healthy

Jeanne Blake

For teenagers navigating a changing world, this guide provides factual answers about HIV and AIDS while addressing peer

Ages 12–17

Healthy Mind, Happy You: How to Take Care of Your Mental Health

Dr Emily MacDonagh

For the child navigating the emotional ups and downs of puberty, this guide offers expert medical advice on managing anx

Ages 9–14