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 teen fascinated by the glitz and grit of show business and the complicated, beautiful bond between a legendary m

Ages 12–18

Wise Girl Talk

LaVern McCants

A supportive guidebook for young women navigating the transition to adulthood, focusing on self-esteem, smart decision-m

Ages 10–18

Tom Swift Jr. #29

Tom Swift and Space Solartron

Victor Appleton II

For the young dreamer who loves to build and protect their own inventions. Tom Swift must defend his giant solar energy

Ages 8–14

Tom Swift Jr. #25

Tom Swift and the Captive Planetoid

Victor Appleton II

For the curious child who dreams of inventing their own gadgets and exploring the stars to help others. This classic adv

Ages 8–14

Men, Microscopes, and Living Things

Katherine B. Shippen

For the teen who loves asking 'how do we know that?' this narrative history explores the great minds and tiny discoverie

Ages 12–16

Mathemagic!: Number Tricks

Lynda Colgan

For the child who loves to impress friends with a 'wow' moment and wants to uncover the hidden logic that makes magic wo

Ages 8–12

Wicked Whodunits

Jim Sukach

For the curious thinker who loves outsmarting the villain, these bite-sized mysteries offer a fun way to practice logic

Ages 8–12

The Confe$$ion$ and $ecret$ of Howard J. Fingerhut

Esther Hershenhorn

For the child who dreams of starting their own business. This hilarious diary follows Howard's lawn-mowing adventures as

Ages 8–12

Beth Lambert #1

Philip Hall Likes Me. I Reckon Maybe.

Bette Greene

For the girl who is beginning to realize she might be smarter than her crush and is learning to stop dimming her own lig

Ages 8–12

Field Trip Mysteries #1

The Painting That Wasn't There

Steve Brezenoff

For the curious child who loves solving puzzles and wants to prove that kids can be just as sharp as grown-up detectives

Ages 8–12

Inventions of Ancient China

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For the curious child who loves to take things apart and see how they work, this series explores the ancient roots of mo

Ages 8–12

Moonbeams, Dumplings & Dragon Boats

Nina Simonds, Leslie Swartz

For families looking to connect with Chinese heritage through traditional stories, hands-on cooking, and festive crafts

Ages 7–12

Dog Days

David Lubar

For the child feeling the weight of family stress, this story shows how taking on new responsibilities can lead to unexp

Ages 8–12

STEM Trailblazer Bios

Theoretical Physicist Brian Greene

Matt Doeden

For the curious student who wonders how the universe works. This biography introduces Brian Greene and the big ideas of

Ages 9–13

STEM Trailblazer Bios

Elon Musk: SpaceX and Tesla Motors Engineer

Matt Doeden

For the child who dreams of building the future, this biography explores how curiosity and grit turned big ideas into wo

Ages 7–12

Rosy Cole #14

Watch Out, World - Rosy Cole is Going Green!

Sheila Greenwald

For the child who wants to change the world but doesn't know where to start, Rosy's trial-and-error approach to eco-livi

Ages 8–12

Ancient Africa History

The Kingdoms and Empires of Ancient Africa

Children's History

For the child curious about world history and the roots of greatness, this book uncovers the sophisticated empires, trad

Ages 8–12

New Zealand Wars Historical Fiction

A Young Te Ātiawa Māori Warrior

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For the child seeking to understand their roots or find inner strength through discipline, tradition, and the courage of

Ages 8–12

Children's Ancient History

The Lasting Legacy of the Ancient Roman Civilization

Baby Professor

For the curious student who wonders how the modern world was built, from the roads we drive on to the laws we follow.

Ages 8–12

Soul Looks Back in Wonder

Phyllis F. Touchette

For the child exploring their place in the world, this stunning collection uses poetry and art to celebrate the beauty,

Ages 7–12

A New Story Rises

For the child who needs to see that their own story matters. This collection of youth voices celebrates the power of sel

Ages 8–18

Mindset Memos: Bite-sized Biographies for Learning to Think Like a Leader

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For the child who needs a boost of confidence or a shift in perspective. These short profiles of great leaders turn life

Ages 8–13

When Did Man First Go to Space? History of Space Explorations

For the curious student who wonders how humans ever reached the stars. This guide traces the journey from early rockets

Ages 8–12

Cool Experiments on Static Electricity

For the child who loves to ask "how does that work?" and wants to turn their kitchen into a laboratory using everyday ob

Ages 7–12

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