Books About Pride & Accomplishment for Ages 12–18

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

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The World's Greatest Chocolate-Covered Pork Chops

For the ambitious child who dreams of turning their passion into a career and needs to see that perseverance and creativ

Ages 8–12

Jake Maddox Sports Stories

Diamond Double Play

Jake Maddox

For the child feeling nervous about moving from backyard games to a real team. This story shows how to handle the pressu

For the reader who loves figuring out how things work and needs a story about staying calm and resourceful when everythi

Ages 9–14

A World of Discovery

Richard Platt

For the inquisitive child who wonders how we got from the wheel to AI. This stunningly illustrated guide turns complex h

Ages 8–12

The Wright Sister: Katharine Wright and Her Famous Brothers

Richard Maurer

For the child who wonders about the unsung heroes behind history's biggest moments, this biography reveals the sister wh

Ages 10–14

The Science of Speed

The Science of Snowboarding

Lori Hile

For the child who loves the slopes and wonders how they stay upright: discover the hidden physics of gravity, friction,

Ages 9–14

Wingman On Ice

Matt Christopher

For the child who believes a better pair of shoes or a new racket is the secret to winning: Tod learns that true skill c

Ages 8–12

What's... All About?

What's Physics All About?

Kate Davies

For the curious middle-grader who asks how the world works, this guide turns complex laws of physics into a fun, comic-s

For the child who loves cartoons and wants to know how their favorite characters were born. This biography inspires youn

Ages 8–12

Who Was?

Who Were the Three Stooges?

Pam Pollack, Meg Belviso, Who HQ

For the child who loves making people laugh or wonders how movie magic worked in the past. Explore the lives of the brot

Ages 8–12

The Fox Busters

Dick King-Smith

For the child who loves outsmarting the neighborhood bully. This hilarious barnyard tale celebrates using your unique ta

Ages 8–12

Scholastic Phonics #11

Amazing Animals

Jilly Hunt

For older kids who struggle with reading but love real-life heroes, this book offers high-interest animal stories at a l

Ages 7–14

The Science of History

Science of Machu Picchu

Golriz Golkar

For the curious learner who wonders how ancient people built massive structures without modern machines, this book revea

Ages 8–12

Sidney & Sydney #3

The Professor's Discovery

Michele Jakubowski

For the curious child who loves uncovering secrets, this mystery encourages young investigators to look closer at the hi

Ages 8–12

Jake Maddox Sports Stories

Kart Rival

Jake Maddox

For the child looking for a hobby where they finally fit in, this fast paced story follows Sheldon as he trades his doub

Ages 8–12

The World's Fastest

The World's Fastest Cars

Nick Cook

For the curious learner obsessed with how things work, this guide explores the engineering and records of the world's mo

Ages 7–12

Ballpark: The Story of America's Baseball Fields

Lynn Curlee

For the young sports enthusiast curious about how stadiums work, this beautifully illustrated history explores the evolu

Ages 8–12

Seeing the Blue Between: Advice and Inspiration for Young Poets

Paul B. Janeczko

For the aspiring writer looking to find their voice, this collection of letters from famous poets offers wisdom on the m

For the curious student who loves gross facts, this irreverent guide turns the physics of light and optics into a hilari

For the child who loves the thrill of the wild and wonders if they have the courage to face a real-life predator in the

Ages 8–12

Max Axiom, Super Scientist

The Science of Baseball

David Louis Dreier

For the young athlete who asks 'how' and 'why' on the field. This graphic novel breaks down the physics and biology of b

Ages 8–12

Signature Lives

Ulysses S. Grant: Union General and 18th President

Mary Englar

For the student who struggles with dense history textbooks but loves comics. This graphic biography brings the Civil War

For the child learning that sports are about more than just winning, this story explores how hard work and supporting te

Ages 8–12

Science Discovery Books

Dr. Beaumont and the Man with the Hole in His Stomach

Sam Epstein, Beryl Epstein

For the child fascinated by how things work: this historical biography explores a unique medical discovery through a rea

Ages 8–12

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