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People Books For 12-Year-Old Kids

Books in this category include advanced historical fiction, memoirs and other nonfiction titles that detail inspiring life stories from around the globe. This advanced selection challenges readers to recognize cross-textual patterns, decode complex human motivations across different eras and see how individual choices shape modern history.

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Here In HarlemThe Legacy of World War IIJazz Jennings: Voice for LGBTQ YouthHuman Migration: Investigate the Global Journey of HumankindBiggest Names in Music: LizzoU Is for UkraineWhat You Should Know About the U.S. PresidentsThe Italian And Northern RenaissanceShakespeare: Investigate the Bard's Influence on Today's WorldAbraham Lincoln's PresidencyPeopleHarlem HellfightersGeorge Washington's PresidencyAndrew Jackson's PresidencyInside the Labor MovementPoliticsJohn F. Kennedy's PresidencyThomas Jefferson's PresidencyTheodore Roosevelt's PresidencyBattles and Campaigns60 American Heroes Every Kid Should MeetNelson MandelaJohn LewisJames Madison's Presidency

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Help your child grow through reading

Did you know?

  • President Abraham Lincoln stored important state papers inside his tall silk hat.
  • Evaluating historical documents sharpens advanced research and sourcing skills.
  • Ancient Polynesian navigators memorized complex star maps to colonize distant islands.

How to make the most of Epic

For Parents
  • Examine modern archaeological finds to connect the text to real-world evidence of these people.
  • Look at the different social roles of historical figures to understand ancient community structures.
For Educators
  • Trace how the ideas of an ancient thinker still impact our modern global traditions.
  • Find the ancient language origins of names and titles given to historical leaders.

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Families and educators can use these books to explore topics such as culture, community, careers, leadership and personal growth with 12-year-olds.

Preteens can discover how different people overcome challenges, contribute to society and shape the world around them.

These books work well for book clubs, classroom discussions, independent reading or shared conversations at home.

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