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 child who loves to take things apart and see how they work. This classic adventure celebrates the grit and brain

Ages 8–12

Tom Swift Jr. Adventures #3

Tom Swift and His Rocket Ship

Victor Appleton II

For the child who dreams of being an inventor or exploring the stars. This vintage adventure celebrates the power of big

Ages 8–12

Tom Swift Jr. Adventures #1

Tom Swift and His Flying Lab

Victor Appleton II

For the budding inventor who dreams of high-tech gadgets and global missions, this retro adventure celebrates the power

Ages 8–12

Hockey Superstars #2006

Hockey Superstars 2006-2007

Paul Romanuk

For the young hockey fan who loves tracking every goal and save. This annual guide celebrates the NHL's brightest stars

Ages 8–12

Feeling Big Emotions

Growth Mindset Grit for Kids

Cassie Zampa-Keim

For the child who gets frustrated when things don't work the first time. This activity book builds the 'grit' needed to

For the hockey fan who wants to know how the greats got their start. This profile collection showcases the grit and tale

Ages 8–12

Tom Swift #4

Tom Swift and His Airship

Victor Appleton

For the young dreamer who loves taking things apart to see how they work and imagines building incredible machines to ex

Ages 8–12

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

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

Ages 8–12

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

Ages 9–14

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

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 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 #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 #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

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

Ages 8–14

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 #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

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

For the young rider balancing the pressure of elite competition with the evolving loyalties of boarding school friendshi

For the child who wants to protect the wild places in their own backyard and feels a deep responsibility toward small, v

For the young reader who loves solving problems with gadgets and grit. This fast-paced adventure explores standing up fo

Ages 10–14

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

For the child who feels a deep sense of responsibility toward nature and wants to help every creature find its way home.

Ages 8–12

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