Books About Pride & Accomplishment for Ages 12–18

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

579 books

Cover of William Shakespeare and the Globe

For the child who loves to put on a show or build worlds from their imagination, this book brings the history of the the

Ages 7–12

Boundless

Ismée Williams, Rebecca Balcárcel

For the teen navigating the beautiful complexity of their heritage, this anthology celebrates the many ways to be Latine

Ages 12–18

Martha Graham, A Dancer's Life

Russell Freedman

For the young artist who feels restricted by tradition and needs to see how one woman's bold vision transformed the worl

Ages 11–16

Railroad Fever

Monica Halpern

For the curious learner who wonders how massive things are built and the brave people who risked everything to connect a

Ages 8–12

The Kids' Guide to Sports

The Kids' Guide to Sports Design and Engineering

Thomas K. Adamson

For the curious learner who wonders how their favorite sports gear is made and how engineering keeps athletes safe and f

Ages 8–12

The Kids' Guide to Sports

The Kids' Guide to Sports Media

Shane Frederick

For the curious young sports fan who wonders how their favorite games are reported, from the history of newspapers to th

Ages 8–12

Nature's Champions

Alvin Silverstein, Virginia Silverstein

For the curious child who loves to compare and contrast, this book explores the most extreme record-breakers in the anim

Ages 8–12

Hockey Superstars #2011

Hockey Superstars 2011-2012

Paul Romanuk

For the young fan who eats, sleeps, and breathes hockey, this guide offers a deep dive into the lives and stats of the N

Ages 8–12

Ebony Book of Black Achievement

Margaret Peters

For the child curious about the unsung heroes of history, this collection introduces trailblazers who changed the world

Ages 8–13

Cedric the Forester

Bernard Marshall

For the child who dreams of making a difference through integrity, follow a young archer's journey from the forest to th

Ages 10–14

Just William #21

William and Air Raid Precautions

Richmal Crompton

For the child who wants to help but always seems to make things worse. A hilarious look at a boy's chaotic attempts to j

Ages 8–12

Beyond the Dance: A Ballerina's Life

Chan Hon Goh

For the child who needs to see how grit and passion can turn big dreams into reality while navigating major life changes

Ages 8–12

Crimes and Mathdemeanors

Leith Hathout

For the teen who loves logic puzzles or thinks math is just for textbooks, these clever mysteries show how numbers solve

Ages 12–17

Marie Curie and the Discovery of Radium

Ann E. Steinke

For the child who needs to see that persistence pays off: discover how Marie Curie overcame barriers to change the world

Ages 8–12

Science of the Past

Science in Early Islamic Culture

George Beshore

For the student curious about the origins of medicine and math, this book reveals how early Islamic scholars shaped the

Ages 9–13

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Fossils, Rocks, and Minerals

Chris Pellant

For the young explorer who is constantly filling their pockets with pebbles and asking where they came from. This guide

Ages 7–12

Science of the Past

Science in Ancient China

George Beshore

For the curious child who wonders how everyday things were invented. Discover the ancient Chinese origins of the compass

Ages 8–12

Walter Wick's Optical Tricks

Walter Wick

For the curious child who loves to ask how things work. This mesmerizing collection of photographic illusions will chall

Ages 6–12

Our Liberty Bell

Henry Jonas Magaziner

For the curious student exploring the origins of America, this guide explains how a cracked bell became a lasting symbol

Ages 8–12

Good Lil' Boys and Girls #1

Good Lil' Boys and Girls from the Cotton State of Alabama and the Magnolia State of Mississippi

Sharon Hunt

For the child who wants to feel proud of where they come from. This educational collection introduces young readers to t

For the young athlete who needs a spark of inspiration, this biography follows soccer icon Julie Foudy from her youth to

Ages 8–12

The Startup Squad #4

You're the Boss

Brian Weisfeld, Bonnie Bader

For the aspiring young leader who wants to turn a great idea into a real business. This guide helps kids build leadershi

Ages 8–12

Understanding Disability

Disability Pride

Erin Hawley

For the child curious about why some people use wheelchairs or hearing aids, this book celebrates the history and commun

For the young music fan who dreams of the spotlight or wants to know how their favorite stars turned their passion into

Ages 8–13

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