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e Books For 12-Year-Old Kids

Read ebooks for kids age 12 where every story opens the door to something unexpected. Fiction and nonfiction introduce new perspectives through memorable characters, real events and fascinating ideas. Every book invites readers to think beyond the final page.

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SheetsBlack Holes: The Weird Science of the Most Mysterious Objects in the UniverseThe Titanic StoryThe World Cup: Soccer's Global ChampionshipHercules: The Twelve Labors [A Greek Myth]The Last Brother: A Civil War TaleThe Night WandererArtie and the Wolf MoonThe Legacy of World War IIB is for Battle Cry: A Civil War AlphabetFantasy SportsThe Science of Science FictionWitches: The Absolutely True Tale of Disaster in SalemSurviving Animal AttacksIdentity and GenderA House Divided Book 1: The Accursed Inheritance of Henrietta AchillesBraiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of PlantsFright Watch No.1: The Stitchers

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SheetsBlack Holes: The Weird Science of the Most Mysterious Objects in the UniverseThe Titanic StoryThe World Cup: Soccer's Global ChampionshipHercules: The Twelve Labors [A Greek Myth]The Last Brother: A Civil War TaleThe Night WandererArtie and the Wolf MoonThe Legacy of World War IIB is for Battle Cry: A Civil War AlphabetFantasy SportsThe Science of Science FictionWitches: The Absolutely True Tale of Disaster in SalemSurviving Animal AttacksIdentity and GenderA House Divided Book 1: The Accursed Inheritance of Henrietta AchillesBraiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of PlantsFright Watch No.1: The StitchersA House Divided Book 2: A Light in the Darkness, a Lock in the DoorGreek Gods and HeroesGhostly Evidence: Exploring the ParanormalJazz Jennings: Voice for LGBTQ YouthFast SlideThe Great Depression: Experience the 1930s from the Dust Bowl to the New Deal

Help your child grow through reading

Did you know?

  • Many 12-year-olds enjoy books that challenge opinions and introduce new perspectives.
  • Readers often compare ideas across different books, topics and points of view.
  • Books can inspire lifelong interests through memorable stories and real-world connections.

How to make the most of Epic

For Parents
  • Ask children to evaluate the author's argument using evidence from the text.
  • Compare how different authors present the same issue or event.
For Educators
  • Discuss how the story reflects real-world experiences or perspectives.
  • Encourage written reviews that support opinions with examples.

FAQ

At 12, children enjoy eBooks with layered stories and meaningful themes. These books expand vocabulary while strengthening critical reading skills.

eBooks encourage children to think deeply about characters, ideas and different perspectives. Reflecting on the text strengthens comprehension.

Use eBooks for independent reading or group discussions. Encourage children to support their ideas with evidence from the story.

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