Books About Pride & Accomplishment for Ages 12–18

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

2,094 books

For the child who loves music and wonders how a small town boy became a legend. Discover how hard work and a unique styl

Ages 8–12

Who Was?

Who Is LeBron James?

Crystal Hubbard, Who HQ

For the young athlete who needs to see that even legends start small and face challenges. This biography shows how grit

Ages 8–12

Goddess Girls #6

Aphrodite the Diva

Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams

For the child navigating middle school rivalries and learning to balance their own talents with the skills of others whi

Ages 8–12

Who Was?

Where Is Walt Disney World?

Joan Holub, Who HQ

For the curious child preparing for a family trip or fascinated by how huge things are made. Explore the secret history

Ages 8–12

Sometimes You Fly

Katherine Applegate

For children and young adults facing new beginnings, this lyrical journey celebrates the stumbles and mistakes that make

Ages 4–18

Amazing But True Sports Stories #2

More Amazing But True Sports Stories

Phyllis Hollander, Zander Hollander

For the young sports enthusiast who loves bite-sized facts, this collection of 70 true stories celebrates the weird and

Ages 8–12

Who HQ

Where Is the Great Wall?

Patricia Brennan Demuth

For the curious child who loves marveling at world wonders while learning about the complex history and human stories be

Ages 8–12

Book: My Autobiography

John Agard

For the child who loves libraries or wonders how stories were told before paper, this witty history brings the 'Book' to

Ages 9–13

The Bagthorpe Saga #2

Absolute Zero

Helen Cresswell

For the child who feels like the only ordinary person in a house full of overachievers, this hilarious tale follows a fa

Ages 8–12

DK Eyewitness

Robot

Laura Buller, Clive Gifford, Andrea Mills

For the future engineer who wants to know how things work, this visual guide tracks the incredible journey of robots fro

Ages 9–12

Where Is? #1

Where Is Machu Picchu?

Megan Stine, Who HQ

For the child who marvels at ancient mysteries and hidden civilizations: explore the history, construction, and discover

Ages 8–12

Who HQ

Who Was Nikola Tesla?

Jim Gigliotti

For the child who loves to take things apart and wonder how they work. Explore the life of a brilliant immigrant who dre

Ages 8–12

Big Nate #20

Big Nate Goes Bananas!

Lincoln Peirce

For the child who uses humor to handle the highs and lows of the classroom: Nate navigates end-of-year chaos, mascot con

Ages 8–12

Inheritance: A Visual Poem

Elizabeth Acevedo

For the child navigating pressure to conform to Eurocentric beauty standards, this vibrant poem celebrates the history a

Ages 8–18

Who HQ

Who Is Michelle Obama?

Megan Stine, Who HQ

For the young girl dreaming of a big future, this accessible biography shows how hard work and staying true to yourself

For the child captivated by the grace of the stage, this guide explores the history, hard work, and behind-the-scenes ma

For the child who loves the Cat in the Hat and wonders how those wacky characters were born. Discover the creative journ

Ages 8–12

The Book of Experiments #3

The Book of Wildly Spectacular Sports Science

Sean Connolly

For the young athlete who asks 'why?', this book uses 54 backyard experiments to reveal the physics and biology behind w

Ages 8–13

Winterbound

Margery Williams Bianco

For the young reader stepping into bigger responsibilities, this cozy classic follows four siblings managing a farmhouse

For the young athlete who looks up to the stars of the WNBA, these rhythmic poems capture the speed, power, and heart of

Ages 8–12

Signature Lives

Julius Caesar: Roman General and Statesman

Don Nardo, Josiah Osgood, Rosemary Gudmundson Palmer

For the student curious about how one leader changed the world, this biography explores the ambition, legendary battles,

Ages 9–14

What Was? #14

What Was the Age of the Dinosaurs?

Megan Stine

For the child who asks a million questions about T-Rex, this guide transforms fossils into a thrilling timeline of disco

Ages 8–12

Minecraft Guides #4

Guide to Enchantments & Potions

Mojang AB, The Official Minecraft Team

For the young gamer looking to gain an edge, this official handbook provides the technical mastery needed to survive and

Ages 8–12

The Lord of the Rings

The Silmarillion

J.R.R. Tolkien

For the reader seeking to understand the deep roots of a beloved world, this epic mythology explores the very creation o

Ages 13–18

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