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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For the gamer who needs a nudge away from the screen, this action-packed quest highlights how working together is the ul

Ages 8–12

Lone Wolf #26

The Fall of Blood Mountain

Joe Dever

For the child who thrives on autonomy, this interactive quest empowers them to make critical decisions and see the direc

Ages 10–15

Encyclopedia Prehistorica #2

Sharks and Other Sea Monsters

Robert Sabuda, Matthew Reinhart

For the child who is mesmerized by the deep sea and the giants that once swam there, this pop-up masterpiece brings preh

For the curious child who dreams of unearthing ancient treasures, this high-energy guide explores the real-life adventur

For the digital-native child who finds comfort in gaming culture and needs high-energy storytelling to stay engaged with

For the teenager navigating the complex feelings of coming out, identity, and the vulnerability of first love in a world

Ages 14–18

How Dinosaurs Took Flight

Christopher Sloan

For the young explorer who wonders how a T-Rex could be related to a robin, this book reveals the fossil clues connectin

For the child who thrives on outdoor exploration and wants to protect the wild world around them through courage and tea

Ages 8–12

Virtual Reality

Jack Challoner

For the tech-curious child who wants to understand the magic behind their favorite gadgets through hands-on exploration

Ages 8–12

Team Moon: How 400,000 People Landed Apollo 11 on the Moon

Catherine Thimmesh

For the child who wonders how big dreams actually happen. This behind-the-scenes look reveals the massive, coordinated e

Ages 9–12

Space Pirates

David Orme

For the reader who finds long books intimidating but loves high-stakes action. This fast-paced space adventure builds co

For the adventurous child who thrives on true stories of grit and exploration, this book chronicles the heart-pounding h

Ages 8–12

Encyclopedia Prehistorica #1

Dinosaurs

Robert Sabuda, Matthew Reinhart

For the child who is captivated by the prehistoric world and loves to see how things work. This engineering marvel bring

Ages 5–12

Epic Fails #1

The Race to Space: Countdown to Liftoff

Erik Slader, Ben Thompson

For the child who gets discouraged by mistakes, this humorous history shows how the world's greatest space triumphs were

Ages 8–12

Science Comics

Flying Machines: How the Wright Brothers Soared

Alison Wilgus

For the curious child who loves taking things apart to see how they work, this graphic novel turns the complex physics o

Ages 9–13

The Fairy Tale Fan Club: Legendary Letters Collected by C.C. Cecily

Richard Ayoade

For the child who loves to question the logic of classic tales or enjoys a sharp, funny subversion of the 'happily ever

Ages 8–12

Choose Your Own Adventure #5

Mystery of the Maya

R. A. Montgomery

For the child who thrives on agency and loves to be the hero, this interactive adventure builds confidence by letting th

Ages 8–12

The Losers at the Center of the Galaxy

Mary Winn Heider

For siblings finding their way back to each other after a parent's sudden departure, this quirky mystery blends sci-fi w

Ages 8–12

Quantum! the Strange Science of the Smallest Stuff in the Universe

Christopher Edge

For the child who asks how the universe really works, this guide explores the microscopic particles and strange laws tha

Ages 8–12

The Stars and Planets

James Muirden

For the child who gazes at the night sky with endless questions. This visual guide introduces the solar system and stars

Ages 8–12

You Choose: Survival #3

Can You Survive the Marathon Des Sables?

Matt Doeden

For the adventurous child who loves being in control, this interactive survival guide tests their grit and decision maki

Ages 8–12

I'm Just No Good at Rhyming

Chris Harris

For the child who loves to break the rules, these hilarious and subversive poems use meta-humor and visual gags to turn

Ages 6–12

Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare

E. Nesbit

For the child who loves epic stories but feels intimidated by old-fashioned language. Introduce the magic of the Bard th

Ages 8–12

Return to Ravens Pass

Eyes in the Sky

Ailynn Collins

For the tech-obsessed child who wants to know how things work, this guide explores the high-tech world of drones from th

Ages 9–14

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