Books About Pride & Accomplishment for Ages 12–18

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

690 books

Cover of Philly Hustle: From Dough to Dollars

For the child with big dreams who needs a boost of confidence to turn their 'what if' ideas into reality through grit an

Ages 9–12

Five Minute Middle Grade Mysteries #1

Five Minute Middle Grade Mysteries: Volume 1

Paul Moxham

For the child who loves a challenge but has a short attention span, these bite-sized whodunits offer a quick win for you

Ages 8–12

Five Minute Middle Grade Mysteries #2

Five Minute Middle Grade Mysteries: Volume 2

Paul Moxham

For the curious child who loves a quick challenge or needs a high-interest break between activities.

Ages 8–12

Young Founder: Hustle Series

Atlanta Hustle: From Dirt to Dollars

Gregory Lilien

For the child who loves to create and build, this story shows how a simple school project can blossom into a real-world

Ages 9–12

True Horse Stories

JB Andrew: Mustang Magic

Judy Andrekson

For the child who feels like an underdog or a misfit, this true story shows how grit and the right partnership can turn

Ages 8–12

Graphic Science Biographies #4

Avicenna and the Book of Medicine

Jordi Bayarri

For the curious child who loves learning how things work, this graphic biography introduces the father of modern medicin

Ages 8–12

Tom Swift Jr. #24

Tom Swift and the Cosmic Astronauts

Victor Appleton II

For the young dreamer who loves solving problems and persists even when a project fails, this adventure celebrates the p

Ages 8–12

Black Diamond: The Story of the Negro Baseball Leagues

Unknown

For the child who loves sports but needs to understand how fairness and history shaped the game we play today.

Ages 8–12

The Chalet School #4

The Head Girl of the Chalet School

Elinor M. Brent-Dyer

For the young reader stepping into a new leadership role or navigating the pressure of high expectations from peers and

Ages 10–14

The Chalet School #34

A Genius at the Chalet School

Elinor M. Brent-Dyer

For the student who feels like an outsider because of their unique gifts, this classic school story explores the challen

Ages 10–14

Brush Buddies

Nabal Kishore Pande

For the budding artist looking to move beyond simple coloring to creating their own masterpieces through guided practice

Ages 5–12

Queer Heroes

Arabelle Sicardi

For the child seeking to find themselves in history. This vibrant collection of biographies celebrates 53 LGBTQ+ icons w

Ages 8–12

Lean Into Your Yuck

Alexandra O'Connell

For the young writer or student who feels paralyzed by the need to be perfect and struggles to get their ideas onto the

Ages 9–14

Secrets of the Universe

Relativity and Quantum Mechanics

Paul Fleisher

For the inquisitive student who wants to know how the universe really works, this guide simplifies the mind-bending rule

Ages 10–16

The Shadow Sleuths

Valerie Leones

For the child who loves to ask 'why' and craves a high-stakes challenge. This adventure rewards critical thinking and a

Ages 8–12

Swim Stars

Miles Lee

For the child feeling discouraged by a new challenge, this story proves that true success is found in personal growth an

For the young sports fan who needs to see how perseverance and community loyalty can turn big dreams into a legendary re

Ages 8–12

My Grandfather's Hat

Karen Fullerton

For the child curious about their family roots or how a grandparent built a life across continents through hard work and

Ages 9–14

The Mysterious Treehouse

Alicia Sciple

For the young explorer curious about the secrets hidden in their own backyard and the stories of those who walked the la

Ages 10–14

Space Explorers

Giulia De Amicis

For the child who gazes at the night sky with endless questions about what lies beyond. This visual guide turns complex

Ages 8–12

Purr-fectly Pawsome

Clover Groenewald

For the child who loves animals and wants to help, this guide blends compassion with science to teach kids how to care f

Ages 7–12

Mixed Feelings

Teja Arboleda Med

For children navigating life between cultures, this guide validates the multiracial experience while helping families em

Ages 6–12

Quantum Physics Book for Kids

Brian Starlyn

For the child who asks how the universe really works, this guide turns mind-bending science into an accessible adventure

Ages 8–12

Kids' Class Cookbooks #1

Cooking Class

Deanna F. Cook

For the child who wants to feel capable in the kitchen, this guide builds confidence through 57 tasty, kid-friendly reci

Ages 6–12

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