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

Winning Words: Sports Stories and Photographs

For the young athlete facing pre-game jitters or a tough loss, these fictional stories and photos celebrate the grit and

Ages 8–13

Who Was? #108

Where Is the Eiffel Tower?

Dina Anastasio

For the child who loves to build and ask how things work: a fascinating look at how a controversial iron tower became th

Ages 8–12

World of Glass: The Art of Dale Chihuly

Jan Greenberg, Sandra Jordan

For the child who marvels at how things are made, this vibrant biography explores the 'magic' of glassblowing and the po

Ages 8–12

Usborne Internet-Linked Library of Science #1

Energy, Forces & Motion

Alastair Smith, Corinne Henderson

For the curious child who wonders how rollercoasters stay on the tracks or why rubber bands stretch. This guide turns ph

Ages 8–12

Who HQ #2

Who Was Ben Franklin?

Dennis Brindell Fradin

For the curious child who loves to tinker and wonder how the world works, this accessible biography brings a legendary i

For the curious child fascinated by archaeology and ancient mysteries, this engaging guide explores the life of the boy

Ages 8–12

Who HQ Now

Who Is Kamala Harris?

Kirsten Anderson

For the child curious about leadership and breaking barriers, this biography follows Kamala Harris from her Oakland chil

Ages 8–12

The Book of Daring Experiments #3

The Book of Ingeniously Daring Chemistry

Sean Connolly

For the curious child who loves to tinker and ask how things work, this guide turns your kitchen into a lab to explore t

Ages 9–13

Susan Goldman Rubin's Great Artists

Delicious: The Life & Art of Wayne Thiebaud

Susan Goldman Rubin

For the child who loves to draw or bake, this vibrant biography explores how everyday treats and landscapes inspired one

Ages 8–12

Seven Wonders #5

Seven Great Explorations

Celia King

For the child who loves looking at tiny details, this intricate pop-up book transforms world history into a three-dimens

Ages 6–12

Seven Wonders #3

Seven Modern Wonders of the World

Celia King

For the child captivated by how big things are built: explore 3D architectural icons through intricate pop-up scenes and

Ages 7–12

Usborne Internet-Linked

World Atlas of Dinosaurs

Susanna Davidson, Rachel Firth, Stephanie Turnbull

For the budding paleontologist who wants to see exactly where T-Rex once roamed. This comprehensive guide maps out dinos

Ages 8–12

Scholastic Phonics: High-Low #2

In the Net

Jilly Hunt

For older children still mastering phonics, this high-interest guide to football basics builds reading confidence withou

Ages 7–14

Hoop Kings

Charles R. Smith Jr.

For the basketball-obsessed child who finds inspiration in the game, these rhythmic poems and striking photos bring the

Ages 8–12

U.S. Navy True Stories #1

Tales of Bravery

Jessica Gunderson

For the child curious about real-life heroes, these gripping accounts of Navy personnel showcase extraordinary courage a

Ages 8–12

Usborne Library of Science

Mixtures and Compounds

Alastair Smith, Phillip Clarke

For the curious student who wants to know what things are really made of, this guide uses experiments and clear diagrams

For the child who loves cracking codes and getting lost in lore, this immersive guide invites them to step into the role

Ages 8–12

Hooray for Inventors!

Marcia Williams

For the curious child who asks "who made that?" about everything from zippers to sandwiches. This vibrant guide turns hi

For the child who loves a good laugh and a narrator with a big ego: join Hank the Cowdog as he navigates the high-stakes

Ages 7–12

Around the World in a Hundred Years

Jean Fritz

For the curious child who wonders how we mapped the world, this witty history traces the shift from sea-monster myths to

Ages 8–12

Great Achievement Awards

Randolph J. Caldecott and the Story of the Caldecott Medal

John Bankston

For the young artist or reader curious about the history of their favorite picture books and the origins of the world's

Ages 8–12

Max Axiom, Super Scientist

A Crash Course in Forces and Motion

Emily Sohn

For the student who finds science textbooks dry, this action-packed graphic novel uses a super-scientist hero to make ph

Ages 8–14

Twelve Rounds to Glory: The Story of Muhammad Ali

Charles R. Smith Jr.

For the child seeking a hero who stands up for his beliefs. This rhythmic biography uses the energy of boxing and rap to

Ages 10–14

Soccer Duel

Matt Christopher

For the child struggling with competitive pressure or a showy teammate, this story navigates the friction between person

Ages 8–12

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