My One Hundred Adventures by Polly Horvath is just one of Horvath’s beautifully illustrated storybooks but by far it’s the best one yet! This adorable book tells the story of a twelve year old girl named Jane who wants nothing more than adventure in her life! Sure that her summer at the beach is doomed for boredom things start to get interesting for Jane when she meets up with new friends!

Is there a space lover in your house? Is there someone who just can’t get enough moon landing stories and someone who has far too many questions about what it’s like up on the moon? The Mission Control, This is Apollo: The Story of the First Voyages to the Moon book by Andrew Chaikin might just help to qwell that curiosity for a little while. Telling all about the first voyages to the moon this book provides a mini documentary for children in grades 5 – 8!

Are you looking for a book to keep your 9 – 12 year old’s imagination working? Take a gander on the Magic Tree House books, particularly number 43 “Leprechaun in Late Winter.” Set in Ireland this book follows the adventures of Jack and Annie as they go on a magical adventure and discover a leprechaun!

A Really Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson is one of my favorite stocking stuffer ideas for those tough to buy for pre-teens. This fact filled book is perfect for your little know it all  because now they really can know it all! From facts about dinosaurs to atoms just turn to this fun little book!

Not only is the Are We There Yet Backseat Book a steal for just $3.95 but it is made by one of the most trusted names in childrens books: Rand McNally! This activity book is made for 9–11 yr olds and is sure to keep them busy on any roadtrip with mini mysteries, cross words and brain teasers galore!