Books About Pride & Accomplishment for Ages 8–11

Explore our collection of children's books about pride & accomplishment recommended for kids ages 8–11.

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Ancient Civilizations

Joe Fullman

For the curious student who loves discovering how people lived long ago. Explore the pyramids, temples, and daily lives

Ages 8–12

Robin Hood and Little John

Barbara Cohen

For the child learning that a rocky first meeting or a spirited disagreement can be the unexpected foundation of a loyal

Ages 5–9

Science Comics #10

Trees: Kings of the Forest

Andy Hirsch

For the child curious about the giants of the backyard. This graphic novel turns complex botany into an adventure throug

Ages 9–12

Penguin Young Readers: Level 3 #1

Spacesuits

James Buckley Jr.

For the young explorer fascinated by the gear that keeps people alive in the stars, this Smithsonian-backed guide detail

For the curious child who gazes at the sky: a visual journey through the history of aviation, from early balloons to the

Ages 8–12

Who Was?

Where Is Broadway?

Douglas Yacka, Francesco Sedita, Who HQ

For the child who loves to perform or wonders how the world's most famous theater district began. An engaging history of

Ages 8–12

Hank the Cowdog #19

The Case of the Midnight Rustler

John R. Erickson

For the child who loves a good laugh and needs to see that even 'experts' make mistakes, this western mystery proves tha

Ages 8–12

Max Axiom, Super Scientist

The Science of Hockey

Blake A. Hoena

For the young athlete who wonders how skates glide or why a puck flies, this graphic novel turns the ice rink into a liv

Ages 8–12

DK Children's Encyclopedia

Dinosaurs: A Children's Encyclopedia

For the curious child who wants to know every detail about the prehistoric world. This visual guide brings over 170 spec

Ages 7–12

Usborne First History #1

How Things Began

Mary Jean McNeil

For the inquisitive child who constantly asks why things are the way they are, this visual guide explores the inventors

Ages 7–11

Where Is?

Where Were the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?

Yona Z. McDonough

For the curious child who marvels at big buildings, this guide explores the history and mystery behind the most incredib

Ages 8–12

The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Battle for Pumpkin King #1

The Battle for Pumpkin King

Dan Conner

For the child navigating a friendship that has turned into a rivalry. Discover how Jack and Oogie Boogie's bond fracture

Ages 8–12

Arthur Good Sports #2

Arthur and the Seventh-Inning Stretcher

Marc Brown

For the child who thinks they can skip the boring parts of practice. Binky learns the hard way that warming up is a must

Ages 6–9

By the Dawn's Early Light: The Story of the Star-spangled Banner

Steven Kroll

For the child curious about why we sing the national anthem, this book captures the high-stakes night that inspired a po

Ages 7–10

Grace #2

Grace Goes to Washington

Kelly DiPucchio

For the child learning how to play fair or work in a group. Grace navigates a school trip to D.C. while discovering that

Ages 4–8

Socrates and the Three Little Pigs

Tsuyoshi Mori

For the puzzle-loving child who asks how many ways things can happen. This clever retelling uses logic and diagrams to d

Ages 8–14

Phoebe and the Spelling Bee

Barney Saltzberg

For the child who struggles with rote memorization or feels anxious about school tests, Phoebe shows how a splash of cre

Ages 4–8

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Computer

Mike Goldsmith, Tom Jackson

For the curious child who wants to know how their tablet works or how computers evolved from ancient counting tools to t

Ages 8–12

William Wegman's Chip #1

My Town

William Wegman

For the child feeling stuck on a school project or curious about their community. Chip the dog explores his town to find

Ages 4–8

National Geographic Countries of the World #1

Canada

Brian Williams

For the student preparing a school report or the curious traveler wanting to explore the diverse landscapes, history, an

Ages 8–12

National Geographic Investigates Science #1

Genetics: From DNA to Designer Dogs

Kathleen Simpson

For the inquisitive middle schooler wondering why they have their dad's eyes or how scientists clone animals, this guide

Ages 10–14

Usborne Discovery

Knights and Armour

Rachel Firth, Craig Taylor, Abigail Wheatley, Jane Bingham

For the child captivated by castles and swordplay, this visual guide explores the real history, tough training, and heav

Ages 7–11

Skila Brown's Themed Poetry

Clackety Track: Poems about Trains

Skila Brown

For the child who stops at every railroad crossing and marvels at heavy machinery, this rhythmic collection celebrates t

Ages 4–8

Usborne History of Britain

Kings and Queens

Ruth Brocklehurst

For the child fascinated by castles and crowns, this illustrated guide turns centuries of British history into a series

Ages 7–12

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