Books About Pride & Accomplishment for Ages 12–18

Explore our collection of children's books about pride & accomplishment recommended for kids ages 12–18.

581 books

For the child adjusting to the news of a new baby while navigating playground bets and the pressure to prove they can do

Ages 8–12

Put Your Best Foot Forward: A Young Dancer's Guide to Life

Suki Schorer, School of American Ballet

For the aspiring dancer who wants to carry the grace of the stage into every part of their life through discipline, pois

Ages 8–14

Computer Space Adventures

Paul Somerson

For the curious child who wants to move beyond just playing games to understanding how they work through creative coding

Ages 9–13

Abracadabra! Magic and Other Tricks

Shari Lewis

For the child looking to step into the spotlight and find their voice, this guide turns household items into a toolkit f

Ages 7–12

Custom Car: A Nuts-and-bolts Guide to Creating One

Jim Murphy

For the teen who loves cars and dreams of creating something unique, this hands-on guide shows how to transform a standa

Ages 10–16

Winners!

Super Champions of Ice Hockey

Ross R. Olney

For the young sports fan eager to learn the history and rules of the rink. This guide introduces hockey's biggest legend

For the soccer-obsessed kid who dreams of the pitch, these rhythmic poems celebrate the speed, skill, and spirit of the

Ages 7–12

Wilma Rudolph Olympic Track Star

Lee Engfer

For the child who feels discouraged by physical setbacks or health challenges, this graphic biography shows how grit can

For the curious tinkerer who loves to take things apart: follow a friendly robot named Toaster through comic-book instru

Ages 9–12

Usborne Music Guides

Learn to Play Guitar

Louisa Somerville, Tim Pells

For the aspiring young musician ready to pick up their first instrument, this guide provides the building blocks for mus

Ages 8–12

Usborne Puzzle Adventures #10

The Emerald Conspiracy

Mark Fowler

For the child who loves to spot hidden details and solve mysteries, this interactive spy thriller puts them in the cente

Ages 8–12

Amazing Americans #2

Navajo Code Talkers: Secret American Indian Heroes of World War II

Brynn Baker

For the child curious about secret codes and unsung heroes, this book highlights the vital role Navajo Marines played in

Ages 8–12

Pelé: The King of Soccer

Eddy Simon

For the young sports fan who needs to see how passion and perseverance can turn a newspaper tied with string into a worl

For the child who loves to move and needs a fun way to build coordination: this guide helps beginners master juggling wi

Ages 8–12

Women and War

The Women Behind Rosie the Riveter: Working for the U.S. War Effort

Pamela Dell

For the child curious about how their great-grandmothers helped win a war. Discover the diverse women who stepped into f

Ages 8–12

Emma Raducanu

Sally Morgan

For the young athlete who needs a reminder that big dreams are possible with hard work. This biography follows Emma Radu

Ages 7–12

Hispanic Star

Ellen Ochoa

Claudia Romo Edelman, Nathalie Alonso

For the child who loves looking at the stars and needs to see that hard work and a passion for science can lead to a his

Ages 8–12

The Flask of Doom

Clive Gifford

For the child who loves cracking codes and spotting hidden details, this interactive mystery turns reading into a high-s

Ages 8–12

Champions of Soccer #2

Champions of Women's Soccer

Ann Killion

For the young athlete looking for inspiration beyond the field, this guide celebrates the grit and history of the women

Ages 8–12

Matt Christopher Sports Biographies

On the Course with... Tiger Woods

Matt Christopher, Glenn Stout

For the young sports enthusiast who needs to see that even legends start with hard work and big dreams. Explore the earl

For the child who loves patterns and stars, this story shows how curiosity and hard work can overcome unfair barriers to

Ages 8–12

Mia and Friends #1

Mia Hamm and the Soccer Sisterhood that Changed History

Karlin Gray

For the child who thrives in a team or the young athlete facing setbacks, this graphic biography shows how individual gr

Ages 8–12

Michael L. Printz and the Story of the Michael L. Printz Award

John Bankston

For the child who loves the library or the student curious about the people behind their favorite award-winning books.

Ages 9–14

Matt Christopher Sports Biographies

At the Plate with... Sammy Sosa

Matt Christopher

For the young sports fan who needs to see how hard work and perseverance can turn big dreams into a history-making reali

Ages 8–12

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