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Travel & Exploration

72 books about travel & exploration

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Format

Chapter Books Middle Grade Graphic Novels

Cover of School Trip

For the child navigating complex friendship groups while finding their own voice, this story follows a school trip to Pa

Cover of The Long Haul

Diary of a Wimpy Kid #9

The Long Haul

Jeff Kinney

For the family dreading an upcoming road trip or the child who needs a reminder that even when things go wrong, you can

Ages 8–12

Cover of Heartstopper: Volume 3

Heartstopper #3

Heartstopper: Volume 3

For the teen navigating the sweetness and stress of a first relationship while deciding how and when to share their quee

Cover of The Skeleton Road

The Last Kids on Earth #6

The Skeleton Road

For the child who loves high-stakes adventures and needs to see that even in a monster apocalypse, friendship and humor

Cover of Sanitized for Your Protection

Timmy Failure #4

Sanitized for Your Protection

For the child who uses big words and a wild imagination to mask their insecurities. This hilarious road trip caper celeb

Cover of Hot Mess

Diary of a Wimpy Kid #19

For the child navigating the chaotic collision of extended family on summer break, where every group vacation feels like

Cover of Saving Sunshine

Saving Sunshine

For the child who constantly bickers with their brother or sister, this graphic novel explores finding common ground thr

Cover of The Deep End

Diary of a Wimpy Kid #15

For the child who needs to laugh when everything goes wrong. This hilarious disaster-vacation story helps kids find the

Cover of Diper Överlöde

Diary of a Wimpy Kid #17

Diper Överlöde

For the child who dreams of being a rock star but needs a funny reality check about the messy, unglamorous side of chasi

Cover of Tales from a Not-So-Best Friend Forever

Dork Diaries #14

Tales from a Not-So-Best Friend Forever

Rachel Renée Russell

For the child navigating a high-stakes social situation or a rivalry that feels like it might boil over during a big new

Cover of The National Parks: Preserving America's Wild Places

History Comics #9

The National Parks: Preserving America's Wild Places

For the nature-loving child who asks how our forests are protected. Discover the visionaries and battles that saved Amer

Cover of The Doomsday Race

The Last Kids on Earth #7

The Doomsday Race

For the child who loves high-stakes action and needs to see that true leadership is about more than just popularity or b

Cover of Matthew Henson

First Biographies

For the child who loves tales of exploration or needs to see how persistence pays off against all odds. This visual biog

Cover of The New Girl

The New Girl #1

Cassandra Calin

For the child navigating a major move while also managing the awkward, confusing onset of puberty and periods.

Cover of Get a Grip! We're on a Trip!

My Weird School Graphic Novels #2

Get a Grip! We're on a Trip!

For the student who needs a spark of excitement to reach their reading goals, this zany graphic novel makes the library

Cover of The Secret of the Unicorn

The Adventures of Tintin #11

The Secret of the Unicorn

For the curious child who loves uncovering hidden histories and solving complex puzzles, this classic mystery rewards sh

Cover of The Merchant of Venice

Gareth Hinds' Shakespeare

The Merchant of Venice

William Shakespeare

For the student who finds Shakespeare intimidating: this visual retelling explores the heavy weight of promises, the com

Cover of A First Time for Everything

A First Time for Everything

For the middle schooler who feels invisible or overwhelmed by the 'cringe' of growing up, this memoir shows how a change

Cover of The Red Sea Sharks

The Adventures of Tintin #19

The Red Sea Sharks

For the child who loves high-stakes puzzles and global adventures, this classic graphic novel explores fighting for just

Cover of Prisoners of the Sun

The Adventures of Tintin #14

Prisoners of the Sun

For the child who values loyalty above all, this high-stakes journey shows how far true friends will go to save one of t

Cover of Delilah Dirk and the Pillars of Hercules

Delilah Dirk #3

Delilah Dirk and the Pillars of Hercules

For the adventurous child who loves a high-stakes mystery, this globe-trotting caper celebrates the power of an unshakab

Cover of Dorks in New York!

My Weird School Graphic Novels #3

Dorks in New York!

For the curious child who loves weird facts and silly jokes, this graphic novel makes learning about history and big-cit

Cover of Sisters

Raina Telgemeier

For the child navigating a tricky sibling bond, this relatable graphic memoir explores the messy, funny, and difficult r

Cover of Mexikid

For the child navigating life between two cultures or finding their place in a big, boisterous family. This road trip me

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