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.

5,876 books

For the creative child who wants to master the art of camp-style DIY, from friendship bracelets to tie-dye, through easy

Ages 8–12

Tom Swift #9

Tom Swift and His Sky Racer

Victor Appleton

For the young builder who dreams of speed and innovation. This classic adventure celebrates the grit needed to turn a bi

Ages 9–14

Tom Swift #16

Tom Swift and His Giant Cannon

Victor Appleton

For the child who loves to tinker and build, this vintage adventure celebrates the power of big ideas and the grit neede

Ages 8–12

Tom Swift #10

Tom Swift and His Electric Rifle

Victor Appleton

For the young explorer fascinated by how things work and dreaming of big adventures in far-off lands through the lens of

Ages 10–14

Tom Swift #2

Tom Swift and His Motor-Boat

Victor Appleton

For the young explorer who is fascinated by how things work. This classic adventure celebrates the thrill of a first big

For the young hockey fan curious about the legends of the ice. This profile collection introduces the skill and dedicati

Ages 8–12

Tom Swift #6

Tom Swift and His Wireless Message

Victor Appleton

For the child who loves figuring out how things work and dreams of using their skills to save the day through grit and t

For the young artist feeling the weight of a parent's expectations, this story follows Sabrina as she navigates the brid

Ages 8–12

Scientists in the Field

The Frog Scientist

Pamela S. Turner

For the child who loves getting their hands dirty and wonders how scientists actually work in the wild to save our envir

Ages 9–13

Tom Swift #23

Tom Swift and His Photo Telephone

Victor Appleton

For the young innovator who dreams of what's next, this vintage adventure celebrates the spark of invention and the grit

Ages 8–14

Tom Swift Jr. Adventures #2

Tom Swift and His Jetmarine

Victor Appleton II

For the young dreamer who loves tinkering with gadgets and wonders what secrets lie at the bottom of the ocean.

Ages 8–12

Tom Swift #21

Tom Swift in the Land of Wonders

Victor Appleton

For the young reader who dreams of being an inventor and loves the idea of using science and gadgets to explore the unkn

Ages 10–14

Scientists in the Field

Robert Ballard Discovering Underwater Treasures

Rebecca L. Johnson

For the child captivated by the mysteries of the deep sea and the story of the Titanic. This biography inspires young ex

Ages 9–13

Scholastic Year in Sports #2016

Year in Sports 2016

James Buckley Jr.

For the child who loves sports facts and figures. This vibrant reference guide captures the biggest moments and stars of

For the child navigating the nerves of performing and the comedy of everyday mishaps. Help your reader embrace their qui

Ages 7–12

Tom Swift #14

Tom Swift and His Wizard Camera

Victor Appleton

For the child who loves to tinker and build. This turn of the century adventure celebrates a young inventor's grit as he

For the child curious about how people with disabilities navigate the world, this biography shows how one boy's grit tra

Ages 8–13

Tom Swift #15

Tom Swift and His Great Searchlight

Victor Appleton

For the child who loves to tinker and build, this adventure celebrates the thrill of invention and the grit needed to so

Ages 9–13

Tom Swift #31

Tom Swift Among the Fire Fighters

Victor Appleton

For the child who loves to tinker and solve problems: discover how a young inventor uses his mechanical genius to protec

Ages 8–12

Tom Swift #30

Tom Swift and His Undersea Search

Victor Appleton

For the teen who dreams of being an engineer or explorer. This classic adventure celebrates the grit and ingenuity requi

Ages 10–14

Tom Swift #6

Tom Swift Among the Diamond Makers

Victor Appleton

For the young tinker who dreams of inventing the future, this vintage adventure celebrates the power of technical skill

Ages 10–14

Tom Swift #28

Tom Swift and His War Tank

Victor Appleton

For the child who loves to tinker and build, this vintage adventure explores how big ideas and persistence can help solv

Ages 10–14

Guardians of Ga'Hoole #9

First Collier

Kathryn Lasky

For the child who loves uncovering the 'why' behind their favorite legends, this prequel explores the origins of a hero

Ages 8–12

Star Wars: Jedi Apprentice #5

The Captive Temple

Jude Watson

For the child learning to trust their own instincts while working alongside a mentor or parent, especially when things a

Ages 8–12

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