Books About Pride & Accomplishment for Ages 12–18

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

2,019 books

Colossal Words for Kids: 75 Tremendous Words— Neatly Defined to Stick in the Mind.

Colette Hiller

For the curious child who loves 'fancy' words, this collection uses rhyming poems and playful art to turn 75 sophisticat

Ages 7–12

The Kings Are Already Here

Garret Freymann-Weyr

For the teenager grappling with the immense pressure of being gifted and the cost of pursuing greatness at the expense o

Ages 12–18

Cheesie Mack #1

Cheesie Mack Is Not a Genius or Anything

Steve Cotler

For the child who loves cracking codes and finding hidden treasures, this humorous journey through the end of elementary

Ages 8–12

Krista Kim-Bap

Angela Ahn

For the child feeling the tug-of-war between old friends and the lure of the popular crowd, all while finding pride in t

Ages 8–12

What the Eagle Sees

Eldon Yellowhorn, Kathy Lowinger

For the child curious about history's untold stories. Explore the survival and agency of Indigenous peoples on Turtle Is

Ages 9–14

Degas, Painter of Ballerinas

Susan Goldman Rubin

For the young artist or dancer curious about the hard work behind the curtain: explore how Edgar Degas captured the grit

Ages 8–12

A Traveling Photographer Book

The Mysteries of Angkor Wat

Richard Sobol

For the child captivated by ancient ruins and distant cultures. Follow a professional photographer as he decodes the sec

Ages 8–12

Leif's Journey

Terry Hokenson

For the teenager struggling to find common ground with a strict parent. This story explores the weight of family duty an

Ages 12–18

Yummy: A History of Desserts

Victoria Grace Elliott

For the curious child who loves the kitchen, this graphic novel explores the surprising history of treats like ice cream

Ages 8–12

The Dog Patrol: Our Canine Companions and the Kids Who Protect Them

Rob Laidlaw

For the family considering a new puppy or the child who wants to stand up for animals, this guide explores the history a

Ages 8–12

Tyler on Prime Time

Steve Atinsky

For the child who wonders what happens when the cameras stop rolling, this story explores the grit and excitement behind

Ages 8–12

New Dinos: The Latest Finds! The Coolest Dinosaur Discoveries!

Shelley Tanaka

For the child who asks why dinosaurs are constantly changing in their favorite shows, this guide explores the real scien

Ages 8–12

Spidermania: Friends on the Web

Alexandra Siy

For the curious student fascinated by creepy crawlies, this guide uses stunning microscopic photos to turn a fear of spi

Ages 8–12

Good Lil' Boys and Girls #3

Good Lil' Boys and Girls from the Sunflower State of Kansas and the Show Me State of Missouri

Sharon Hunt

For the child who loves seeing others their age succeed. This collection of local profiles celebrates the character and

Ages 7–12

The Ultimate Trivia Book

The Ultimate Basketball Trivia Book

Sam Amico

For the basketball-obsessed child who loves reciting player stats and team history. This trivia guide turns sports knowl

Ages 10–18

Who Was?

Who Is Amy Schneider?

Pamela D. Toler

For the child who loves trivia or is exploring their own identity, this biography celebrates how staying true to yoursel

Ages 8–12

Stay Curious and Keep Exploring #2

Stay Curious and Keep Exploring: Next Level

Emily Calandrelli

For the curious child who is always asking why, these 50 high energy science experiments turn your kitchen into a profes

Ages 8–12

Who HQ Illustrated Biographies

Caitlin Clark

Olivia Luchini

For the young athlete who needs to see that hard work and record-breaking dreams are possible through dedication and tea

Ages 8–12

Who HQ Illustrated Biographies

Beyoncé

Tyiana Combs, Who HQ

For the young dreamer who loves to perform and needs to see how hard work, family support, and resilience turn big talen

Ages 8–12

Little Golden Book Biography

Zendaya

Lauren Clauss

For the young dreamer who loves performance and fashion, this biography shows how hard work and staying true to yourself

Ages 8–12

Stay Curious and Keep Exploring #1

Stay Curious and Keep Exploring

Emily Calandrelli

For the curious child who loves asking why and how. Turn your kitchen into a laboratory with 50 hands-on experiments tha

Ages 7–12

Boy Athletes Mental Skills

Outwork Everyone for Boy Athletes

Nick Akoli

For the young athlete who wants to level up their game by building a relentless work ethic and the mental toughness need

Ages 10–17

Little Golden Book Biography

Henry Winkler

Betsy Groban

For the child who struggles with reading or feels they aren't smart enough, this biography shows how one boy's biggest c

Ages 8–12

The Entrepreneurial Kid's Money Guide #1

The Entrepreneurial Kids: How to Turn Ideas into Money

Ciro Irmici

For the ambitious young creator looking to launch their first project. This guide empowers kids to turn big ideas into r

Ages 8–14

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