Children’s Books

It can be very challenging to find books for gifted children that are age appropriate while meeting their advanced reading level and/or intellectual curiosity.  Here are some that our kids have loved.  As an Amazon Associate the Program earns from qualifying purchases.

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The Mysterious Benedict Society 
There are 5 more books in the series if your child likes this first one.
Trenton Lee Stewart link
Nancy Drew  and The Secret of the Old Clock
Only books 1-7, 11-25, and 30 were written by the same “house writer.”  If after these, your child wants more, it is recommended you switch to another series penned by the same talented woman.
Mildred Benson as Carolyn Keene link
National Geographic Kids Why?  Over 1,111 Answers to Everything and
National Geographic Kids Why Not?  Over 1,111 Answers to Everything
Crispin Boyer
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Philosophy for Kids  40 Fun Questions That Help You Wonder About Everything! and
The Examined Life  Advanced Philosophy for Kids
David A. White, Ph.D.
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What If?  Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions and
What If? 2  Additional Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions
Randall Munroe
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