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Geography & World Cultures Books for Ages 12–18 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Geography & World Cultures Books for Ages 12–18

Explore our collection of children's books about geography & world cultures recommended for kids ages 12–18.

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Charlie Thorne #1

Charlie Thorne and the Last Equation

A twelve-year-old genius and thief is recruited by the CIA to find a world-changing equation hidden by Albert Einstein b

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Into the Mummy's Tomb

Nicholas Reeves, Nan Froman

Enter the golden world of King Tutankhamun through the eyes of Howard Carter, from the initial discovery to the enduring

Cover of Who Was Marie Antoinette?

Who Was Marie Antoinette?

Dana Meachen Rau, Who HQ

Step behind the palace gates to see the lavish childhood, jewelry scandals, and ultimate downfall of France’s most famou

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Cassidy Blake #2

Tunnel of Bones

Victoria Schwab

Cassidy Blake must master her ghosthunting skills in the dark tunnels of the Paris Catacombs after accidentally waking a

Ages 8–12

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The History of Little Henry and His Bearer

Mary Martha Sherwood

For the family discussing how historical stories shaped perspectives on faith and culture, or navigating conversations a

Cover of Climbing Your Family Tree: The Official Ellis Island Handbook

Climbing Your Family Tree: The Official Ellis Island Handbook

Learn how to track down ship manifests, read old family documents, and conduct oral histories to build your own personal

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Usborne Classics

Robert Louis Stevenson

A young man faces betrayal and danger in this accessible retelling of the classic high-stakes adventure across the rugge

Cover of The House Baba Built: An Artist's Childhood in China

The House Baba Built: An Artist's Childhood in China

Inside a house in war-torn Shanghai, a father’s creativity transforms rooftops into roller rinks and empty pools into pl

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DK Life Stories

Queen Elizabeth II

Brenda Williams, Brian Williams

A twenty-five-year-old princess suddenly becomes Queen, beginning a journey of duty that spans from the battlefields of

Cover of I Am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World (Young Readers Edition)

Malala Yousafzai #1

I Am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World (Young Readers Edition)

Malala Yousafzai, Patricia McCormick

Malala Yousafzai shares her journey from a quiet life in Pakistan to becoming a global voice for the right of every girl

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Brotherhood of the Conch #1

The Conch Bearer

Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

Twelve-year-old Anand leaves his life in India behind to carry a magical conch on a dangerous quest into the snowy peaks

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It Ain't So Awful, Falafel

Eleven-year-old Zomorod moves from Iran to 1970s California, trying to find her place in a new world just as the hostage

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Now Is the Time for Running

Michael Williams

Deo and his brother Innocent flee their village in Zimbabwe with only a soccer ball, seeking hope and safety amidst a ha

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Three teenagers from different backgrounds share a roof in Japan, finding joy, friendship, and plenty of quirks as they

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Ripley's Believe It or Not! Special Edition #2015

Ripley's Believe It or Not! Special Edition 2015

Ripley's Entertainment Inc.

Vivid photos and eye-catching effects pack these pages with 144 pages of the world's most delightfully weird and wacky i

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The 39 Clues #1

The Maze of Bones

For the child who thrives on puzzles and high-stakes adventure, this visual journey follows siblings uncovering family s

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In Their Own Words

Christopher Columbus

Peter Roop, Connie Roop

Personal writings and ship logs provide a firsthand look at the voyages and life of the explorer who crossed the Atlanti

Cover of The Wild River and the Great Dam: The Construction of Hoover Dam and the Vanishing Colorado River

The Wild River and the Great Dam: The Construction of Hoover Dam and the Vanishing Colorado River

Witness the massive engineering feat of the Hoover Dam alongside the stories of the workers who built it and the environ

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The ground is shaking and strange omens fill the streets of Pompeii. Claudia watches the looming volcano, wondering what

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We Are Not from Here

Jenny Torres Sanchez

For teens grappling with the reality of global migration, this story offers a raw, empathetic look at the courage requir

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The Lost Christmas Gift

A package lost for sixty years reveals a father's handmade book, detailing a snowy Christmas Eve adventure and the myste

Cover of Hear My Voice/Escucha mi voz

Hear My Voice/Escucha mi voz

Sixty-one children share their own sworn testimonies about life in detention at the border in this bilingual collection

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Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #56

The Thirteenth Pearl

Nancy Drew tracks a stolen necklace of immense value, leading her into a confrontation with a group of dangerous thieves

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K. A. Applegate

Stranded alone in the Australian Outback, Cassie must navigate the rugged terrain and find her friends before she crosse

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