Books for Discovering a Talent for Ages 8–11

Explore our collection of children's books about discovering a talent recommended for kids ages 8–11.

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For the child navigating the nerves of performing and the comedy of everyday mishaps. Help your reader embrace their qui

Ages 7–12

Tom Swift Jr. Adventures #2

Tom Swift and His Jetmarine

Victor Appleton II

For the young dreamer who loves tinkering with gadgets and wonders what secrets lie at the bottom of the ocean.

Ages 8–12

Usborne Soccer School #3

Attacking

Richard Dungworth

For the young soccer player looking to score more goals, this guide breaks down offensive moves and positioning into eas

Ages 7–11

Tom Swift #14

Tom Swift and His Wizard Camera

Victor Appleton

For the child who loves to tinker and build. This turn of the century adventure celebrates a young inventor's grit as he

Ages 9–14

Tom Swift #21

Tom Swift in the Land of Wonders

Victor Appleton

For the young reader who dreams of being an inventor and loves the idea of using science and gadgets to explore the unkn

Ages 10–14

Scholastic Year in Sports #2016

Year in Sports 2016

James Buckley Jr.

For the child who loves sports facts and figures. This vibrant reference guide captures the biggest moments and stars of

Ages 8–12

Tom Swift #30

Tom Swift and His Undersea Search

Victor Appleton

For the teen who dreams of being an engineer or explorer. This classic adventure celebrates the grit and ingenuity requi

Ages 10–14

Scientists in the Field

Robert Ballard Discovering Underwater Treasures

Rebecca L. Johnson

For the child captivated by the mysteries of the deep sea and the story of the Titanic. This biography inspires young ex

Ages 9–13

Tom Swift #15

Tom Swift and His Great Searchlight

Victor Appleton

For the child who loves to tinker and build, this adventure celebrates the thrill of invention and the grit needed to so

Ages 9–13

Tom Swift #31

Tom Swift Among the Fire Fighters

Victor Appleton

For the child who loves to tinker and solve problems: discover how a young inventor uses his mechanical genius to protec

Ages 8–12

Scientists in the Field

The Frog Scientist

Pamela S. Turner

For the child who loves getting their hands dirty and wonders how scientists actually work in the wild to save our envir

For the child feeling the weight of competition, this story explores how to handle the pressure of winning while keeping

Ages 7–10

Tom Swift #23

Tom Swift and His Photo Telephone

Victor Appleton

For the young innovator who dreams of what's next, this vintage adventure celebrates the spark of invention and the grit

For the young artist feeling the weight of a parent's expectations, this story follows Sabrina as she navigates the brid

Ages 8–12

Sheltie #2

Sheltie Saves the Day

Peter Clover

For the young animal lover who dreams of having a pony of their own and loves solving neighborhood mysteries with a loya

For the child who loves getting creative for the holidays or needs a little inspiration for a school gift exchange.

For the child who wants to protect the wild places in their own backyard and feels a deep responsibility toward small, v

For the child who feels the weight of high expectations, this charming dog show adventure explores what happens when a f

For the young animal lover preparing for a big moment: help your child navigate competition nerves and the importance of

Ages 7–9

Scholastic Year in Sports #2017

Year in Sports 2017

James Buckley Jr.

For the young sports fan who loves memorizing stats and reliving the greatest plays. This reference guide keeps the exci

For the child dreaming of their own horse, this story explores the patience and maturity required to earn a parent's tru

For the child feeling overlooked or anxious about a performance, this magical story offers comfort as a girl learns to s

Ages 6–9

Project X Alien Adventures #22

Pit-stop Peril

James Noble

For the child who thrives on high speed action but needs to learn that winning takes more than just a fast engine.

Ages 7–11

Guardians of Ga'Hoole #9

First Collier

Kathryn Lasky

For the child who loves uncovering the 'why' behind their favorite legends, this prequel explores the origins of a hero

Ages 8–12

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