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.

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Cover of Who Is Ilona Maher?

Who Is Ilona Maher?

Ellen Labrecque, Who HQ

For children learning to love their own strength and uniqueness, this biography follows Olympic rugby star Ilona Maher's

Cover of Where's Buddy?

For the child learning to balance newfound independence with the serious responsibility of looking after a sibling with

Cover of The Science Behind Swimming, Diving, and Other Water Sports

Science Behind Sports

The Science Behind Swimming, Diving, and Other Water Sports

For the young athlete curious about why they float or how to swim faster, this guide dives into the physics of water spo

Cover of Small Steps

For the child facing a long recovery or health challenge, this memoir follows a twelve-year-old girl's courageous battle

Cover of Exit, Pursued by a Bear

Exit, Pursued by a Bear

For the teenager navigating the trauma of sexual assault and the heavy decisions that follow. A powerful story about bod

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The Last Bloodcarver

For the teen exploring how their heritage and unique talents shape their identity while navigating a world that often tr

Cover of What Was the Plague?

What Was the Plague?

Roberta Edwards

For the curious child asking big questions about history, this book explores the reality of the Black Death with clear e

Cover of Innovative Octopuses, Half-Brained Birds, and More Animals with Magnificent Minds

MIT Kids Press: Animal Minds

Innovative Octopuses, Half-Brained Birds, and More Animals with Magnificent Minds

Christina Couch

For curious kids who wonder how other creatures think, this deep dive into animal intelligence reveals how octopuses, bi

Cover of Dinosaurs

For the curious learner who wants to see under the hood, this interactive guide lets kids peel back the layers of a T-Re

Cover of Trans Mission: My Quest to a Beard

Trans Mission: My Quest to a Beard

For the teen or parent navigating the complexities of gender identity and transition with the help of a supportive, expe

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The Science Behind DC Comics Super Heroes

The Science Behind Superman's Strength

Agnieszka Biskup

For the young fan who wonders if they could ever lift a car like a superhero, this book uses Superman's feats to introdu

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The Norumbegan Quartet #2

The Empire of Gut and Bone

For the child navigating the complex pressures of a friendship that is being tested by high stakes and world-shattering

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Tyler Page's Graphic Memoirs #2

For the child navigating the complex feelings of being bigger than their peers, this graphic memoir explores body image,

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Does It Fart? #1

Does It Fart? A Kid's Guide to the Gas Animals Pass

Nick Caruso, Dani Rabaiotti

For the curious child who loves gross-out humor and biological facts. A funny, scientifically-accurate exploration of wh

Cover of Mani Semilla Finds Her Quetzal Voice

Mani Semilla Finds Her Quetzal Voice

For the middle schooler navigating the messy intersection of body changes, family secrets, and the discovery that they c

Cover of The Secret Clocks: Time Senses of Living Things

Seymour Simon Science

The Secret Clocks: Time Senses of Living Things

For the curious child who wonders why flowers close at night or why they feel sleepy after a long flight, this book expl

Cover of Strength Training for Teen Athletes Exercises to Take Your Game to the Next Level

Strength Training for Teen Athletes Exercises to Take Your Game to the Next Level

Karen Latchana Kenney

For the student athlete looking to gain a competitive edge safely, this guide offers clear strength-building exercises a

Cover of Annie Sullivan and the Trials of Helen Keller

Annie Sullivan and the Trials of Helen Keller

For the reader who feels misunderstood or frustrated by barriers, this visual journey explores the breakthrough that hap

Cover of Nearly Found

Nearly Boswell #2

For the teen navigating the heavy shadows of a parent's reputation while trying to carve out their own future through ha

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Disgusting Details

The Bloody, Rotten Roman Empire

James A. Corrick

For the middle-grade reader who loves all things icky. Explore the grossest facts about ancient Rome, from public toilet

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Someone Else's Life

For the teen processing the loss of a parent or grappling with a frightening medical diagnosis while questioning their o

Cover of Danger!

For the curious child who is fascinated by the edge of existence, from deadly predators and extreme weather to the myste

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The Baby-Sitters Club Graphic Novels #2

The Truth About Stacey

For the child navigating a new medical diagnosis or feeling like an outsider, this story balances the realities of chron

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Zoom in Zoom Out A Close-up and Far-out Look at Our World

Michael Goldsmith, Susan Kennedy, Steve Parker, Carole Stott, Isabel Thomas, John Woodward

For the inquisitive child who asks how big the universe is and how small a germ can be. This visual guide reveals the hi

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