Books for Discovering a Talent for Ages 12–18

Explore our collection of children's books about discovering a talent recommended for kids ages 12–18.

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Geronimo Stilton Graphic Novels #9

Geronimo Stilton Graphic Novels

Geronimo Stilton

For the child who prefers visual storytelling over long paragraphs. This fast-paced series uses colorful fonts and time

Ages 7–12

Zet Takes On #4

Mystery of the Egyptian Temple

Scott Peters

For the child who loves to lead the way, this interactive adventure turns historical discovery into a high-stakes missio

Ages 7–12

Interactive History Book for Kids

Dangerous Dinosaurs

Joshua George

For the adventurous reader fascinated by the mysteries of prehistory and the high-stakes thrill of survival in a world w

Ages 12–18

National Geographic Kids Almanac #2025

National Geographic Kids Almanac 2025

National Geographic Kids

For the curious child who loves amazing facts, this vibrant almanac is packed with photos, games, and wonders from acros

Ages 8–12

Give Yourself Goosebumps #34

Elevator to Nowhere

Robert Lawrence Stine

For the child who loves to be in the driver's seat and craves spooky thrills, this interactive adventure explores the po

Ages 8–12

Daring Do #1

Daring Do and the Marked Thief of Marapore

A.K. Yearling, G.M. Berrow

For the child who loves high-stakes puzzles and needs a boost of courage, follow a daring hero as she races against a vo

Ages 8–12

The Ultimate Trivia Book

The Ultimate Football Trivia Book

Christopher Price

For the young sports fan who loves to memorize every stat and story. This deep dive into NFL history is perfect for bond

Ages 8–15

K-Pop Demon Detectives #4

California Curse

Stacia Deutsch

For the curious explorer who loves solving mysteries, this adventure blends campus history with a group of friends worki

Ages 8–12

The Legend of the Key #2

Pirates' Gold

Peter B. Dunfield

For the curious explorer who dreams of hidden maps and buried chests, this book dives into the real-life puzzles of Oak

Ages 8–12

Give Yourself Goosebumps #6

Give Yourself Goosebumps - Revenge of the Body Squeezers

Robert Lawrence Stine

For the child who enjoys being in the driver's seat and needs a playful way to face their fears through low-stakes, inte

Ages 8–12

Julia Rothman Anatomy #1

Farm Anatomy

Julia Rothman

For the curious child who wants to know exactly how a tractor works or what is inside a chicken coop, this visual guide

Ages 7–14

Give Yourself Goosebumps #17

Give Yourself Goosebumps - Little Comic Shop of Horrors

Robert Lawrence Stine

For the reader who loves to be in the driver's seat and craves a thrill where they decide whether to face the villain or

Ages 8–12

The Happy Hollisters #16

The Happy Hollisters and the Ice Carnival Mystery

Jerry West

For the family looking to inspire teamwork and critical thinking, these siblings demonstrate how to navigate a winter my

Ages 7–12

Land of the Free

Song of the Pines

Walter Havighurst, Marion Havighurst

For the child finding their footing in a new place, this story follows a young immigrant building a life through hard wo

Ages 9–13

Notes from an Accidental Band Geek #2

Notes from an Accidental Band Geek

Erin Dionne

For the child feeling the weight of high expectations who needs to discover that being 'the best' isn't the only way to

Ages 10–14

Find Where the Wind Goes

Mae Jemison

For the child who wonders if their big dreams are possible. This inspiring memoir shows how curiosity and grit can lead

For the child who feels they haven't found their one special talent yet, this warm story explores self-discovery and fri

For the teenager who feels like an outsider and is searching for a place to belong, this story explores finding your tru

Ages 12–17

Rebel Genius #2

Warrior Genius

Michael Dante DiMartino

For the young artist or creator who needs to see that their unique talents and imagination have the power to change the

Ages 8–12

Uncommon Compendiums #1

Extraordinary People

Michael Hearst

For the curious child who feels they don't quite fit the mold, these 50 short biographies prove that being different can

Ages 8–12

Giant Giant

Dylan Hewitt

For the child venturing out on their own for the first time, needing to find their unique spark and place in a big, busy

For the middle schooler navigating a multicultural identity, this verse novel celebrates the beauty of family, poetry, a

Ages 9–14

Under the Mesquite

Guadalupe Garcia McCall

For the teen navigating the heavy weight of family responsibility and grief while trying to preserve their own dreams an

For the creative child who loves DIY and caring for the earth, this story follows a girl turning a bedroom makeover into

Ages 9–12

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