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intellectual growth

Books about intellectual growth for readers of all ages.

Cover of The many lives of Benjamin Franklin

The many lives of Benjamin Franklin

Aliki

Ages 5–10curiosityinnovation

Cover of Exploring French

Exploring French

Joan G. Sheeran, Patrick McCarthy

Ages 12–15language learningcultural exploration

Cover of Advanced Mathematical Concepts

Advanced Mathematical Concepts

Lee E. Yunker, Cross

Ages 15–18mathematical thinkingproblem-solving

Cover of The boy on the bridge

The boy on the bridge

Natalie Standiford

Ages 13–18self-discoveryindividuality

Cover of Yearning

Yearning

bell hooks, Christopher Raschka

Ages 14–18identityrace and culture

Cover of An Abundance of Katherines

An Abundance of Katherines

John Green

Ages 13–18self-discoveryfriendship