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Books About Curiosity & Wonder for Ages 12–18 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books About Curiosity & Wonder for Ages 12–18

Wonder in adolescence often takes the form of philosophical questioning: about justice, about meaning, about the kind of world they want to live in. These 6,456 books don't answer those questions. They take them seriously, which is more useful.

6,456 books

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Kids Around the World

We Live in China

Pascal Pilon, Elisabeth Thomas

For the child curious about life across the globe, this photographic journey offers a window into the diverse daily rout

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Astrophysics for Supervillains #1

Astrophysics for Supervillains

Matthew Bothwell

For the child who loves to ask how things work and dreams of cosmic domination, this guide uses humor to demystify the m

Cover of Ideas That Changed the World: Incredible Inventions and the Stories Behind Them

Ideas That Changed the World: Incredible Inventions and the Stories Behind Them

For the curious child who constantly asks 'how does that work?' or 'who thought of that?', this visual guide explores th

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Cover of The Chimneys of Green Knowe

The Chimneys of Green Knowe

While mending a quilt, Tolly hears tales of a blind girl and her friend Jacob who lived at Green Knowe long ago, sparkin

Cover of Wacky Basketball Trivia: Fun Facts for Every Fan

Wacky Basketball Trivia: Fun Facts for Every Fan

For the basketball-obsessed kid who loves sharing surprising facts. This high-interest guide is packed with quirky stori

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Arupa Patangia Kalita

For the child who finds magic in the everyday. This gentle story follows young Taniya as she discovers the beauty of her

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Riddle Me, Riddle Me, Ree

For the curious child who loves to stump their parents and friends with clever wordplay while discovering how people aro

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Max Axiom: STEM Adventures

The Remarkable World of Robots

Agnieszka Biskup

Super scientist Max Axiom takes a high-energy journey through the engineering and technology behind the robots that work

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National Geographic Countries of the World

Charles Phillips

Explore the wonders of Japan through vibrant photos and engaging facts. Perfect for curious kids wanting to learn about

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Max Axiom, Super Scientist #1

The Attractive Story of Magnetism

Andrea Gianopoulos

For the child who wonders how magnets work on a microscopic level. This superhero adventure transforms complex physics i

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Dorothy Hinshaw Patent

Life on Earth depends on a delicate web of connection; see how diverse species across the globe rely on one another to s

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Jen Agresta, Sarah Wassner Flynn

Count down the greatest of the great with this visual guide to the top eight coolest things on the planet, from record-b

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Wild Turkey, Tame Turkey

Dorothy Hinshaw Patent

For the curious student wondering why farm turkeys look so different from the ones in the woods, this guide explores the

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The Way of the Grizzly

Dorothy Hinshaw Patent

Follow the daily habits and seasonal cycles of the grizzly bear while learning how human actions impact their survival i

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Spark your child's imagination and cultural curiosity with this stunningly illustrated guide to the foundational myths a

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Maker Comics #8

Conduct a Science Experiment!

Der-shing Helmer

For the student who feels overwhelmed by science fairs or lab reports. This guide uses a fun group of kids to demystify

Cover of Amazing Immortals: A Guide to Gods and Goddesses Around the World

Amazing Immortals: A Guide to Gods and Goddesses Around the World

For the child who loves epic battles and magical origin stories, this beautifully illustrated guide brings over 80 diver

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Max Axiom, Super Scientist

The Shocking World of Electricity

For the curious child who wonders how flipping a switch turns on a light. This graphic novel makes invisible energy feel

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Trail of the Wolf

For the nature-loving student who wants to look beyond the myths and understand the true, complex social lives of wolves

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Max Axiom, Super Scientist

The Powerful World of Energy

Agnieszka Biskup

For the child who asks how roller coasters work or why batteries die, this graphic novel makes complex physics concepts

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Turning Point Inventions

Joseph E. Wallace

For the child who asks how everything works, this history of the lightbulb illuminates the grit and experimentation requ

Cover of Out of Sight: Pictures of Hidden Worlds

Out of Sight: Pictures of Hidden Worlds

For the curious child who wonders about the invisible world, from the tiniest microscopic crystals to the vast reaches o

Cover of Digital Revolutionaries: The Men and Women Who Brought Computing to Life

Digital Revolutionaries: The Men and Women Who Brought Computing to Life

For the teen who is fascinated by how their devices actually work and the brilliant, sometimes quirky minds behind the s

Cover of Dawn of Time: Creation Myths Around the World

Graphic Library: Mythology Around the World

Dawn of Time: Creation Myths Around the World

For the curious child asking how the world began, this graphic guide explores how different cultures have answered life'

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