20 Best Books For 7Th Graders (2023 Update)

7th grade reading comprehension workbooks for kids ages 12+ support your child's educational journey with spectrum's reading comprehension grade 7 workbook that teaches essential 7th grade reading comprehension skills. 7th grade reading workbooks are a great way for children to learn reading comprehension, vocabulary builder, and critical thinking skills such as story structure, integration of knowledge and ideas about a story, and more through a variety of passages and activities that are both fun and educational! why you'll love this reading comprehension grade 7 workbook engaging and educational reading passages and activities. "fiction and nonfiction stories", "post-reading questions", and "identifying genre" are a few of the fun activities that incorporate reading to help inspire learning into your child's classroom or homeschool curriculum. – tracking progress along the way. use the answer key in the back of the reading workbook to track student progress before moving on to new and exciting activities. – practically sized for every activity. the 160-page 7th grade book is sized at about 8 1/2 inches x 11 inches–giving your child plenty of space to complete each exercise. about spectrum for more than 20 years, spectrum has provided solutions for parents who want to help their children get ahead, and for teachers who want their students to meet and exceed set learning goals–providing workbooks that are a great resource for both homeschooling and classroom curriculum. – reading activities

In the tradition of out of my mind, wonder, and mockingbird, this is an intensely moving middle grade novel about being an outsider, coping with loss, and discovering the true meaning of family.willow chance is a twelve-year-old genius, obsessed with nature and diagnosing medical conditions, who finds it comforting to count by 7s. it has never been easy for her to connect with anyone other than her adoptive parents, but that hasn’t kept her from leading a quietly happy life . . . until now. suddenly willow’s world is tragically changed when her parents both die in a car crash, leaving her alone in a baffling world. the triumph of this book is that it is not a tragedy. this extraordinarily odd, but extraordinarily endearing, girl manages to push through her grief. her journey to find a fascinatingly diverse and fully believable surrogate family is a joy and a revelation to read.“ holly goldberg sloan writes about belonging in a way i’ve never quite seen in any other book. this is a gorgeous, funny, and heartwarming novel that i’ll never forget.”—john corey whaley, author of where things come back"willow chance subtly drew me into her head and her life, so much so that i was holding my breath for her by the end. holly goldberg sloan has created distinct characters who will stay with you long after you finish the book."—sharon creech, newbery award-winning author of walk two moons"in achingly beautiful prose, holly goldberg sloan has written a delightful tale of transformation that’s a celebration of life in all its wondrous, hilarious and confounding glory. counting by 7s is a triumph."—maria semple, author of where’d you go, bernadette

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In this award-winning book inspired by true events, 7th grade turns out to be anything but normal when teachers announce the students' bloodless revolution succeeded and they are now in charge. after conducting a secret-ballot vote on policy, the 7th graders emerge to find the school evacuated and the fbi lurking outside with the task of unearthing a treasure of national importance. the students' mission is clear–discover the treasure before the fbi locks down the building. to stay one step ahead of the fbi, they must delve into history and amass an arsenal to defend their school … because this is war!

This beloved newbery medal-winning novel by bestselling author katherine paterson is a modern classic of friendship and loss. this paperback edition is rack size.jess aarons has been practicing all summer so he can be the fastest runner in the fifth grade. and he almost is, until the new girl in school, leslie burke, outpaces him. the two become fast friends and spend most days in the woods behind leslie's house, where they invent an enchanted land called terabithia. one morning, leslie goes to terabithia without jess and a tragedy occurs. it will take the love of his family and the strength that leslie has given him for jess to be able to deal with his grief. bridge to terabithia was also named an ala notable children’s book and has become a touchstone of children’s literature, as have many of katherine paterson’s other novels, including the great gilly hopkins and jacob have i loved.

It's the curriculum-based, fast-paced, question-and-answer game that challenges kids on the stuff they need to know, when they need to know it. it's the brand that says “it's fun to be smart!” and it delivers. for the fourth edition every deck is thoroughly revised and includes 20 percent new material. the content aligns with national and state standards and is overseen by the brain quest advisory board, a panel of award-winning educators, each a recent state teacher-of-the-year award winner or a recipient of the prestigious milken educator award. the covers and cards have a refreshed design, giving brain quest a cooler, updated look.

The giver, the 1994 newbery medal winner, has become one of the most influential novels of our time. the haunting story centers on twelve-year-old jonas, who lives in a seemingly ideal, if colorless, world of conformity and contentment. not until he is given his life assignment as the receiver of memory does he begin to understand the dark, complex secrets behind his fragile community. author: lois lowry. pages: 240. grades: 7 – 12.

Now a major motion picture! in his acclaimed and #1 bestselling middle-grade comic debut, children's choice award author of the year james patterson has never been more hilarious–or heartwarming. rafe khatchadorian has enough problems at home without throwing his first year of middle school into the mix. luckily, he's got an ace plan for the best year ever, if only he can pull it off: with his best friend leonardo the silent awarding him points, rafe tries to break every rule in his school's oppressive code of conduct. chewing gum in class–5,000 points! running in the hallway–10,000 points! pulling the fire alarm–50,000 points! but when rafe's game starts to catch up with him, he'll have to decide if winning is all that matters, or if he's finally ready to face the rules, bullies, and truths he's been avoiding. james patterson's debut middle-grade novel addresses some of middle schoolers' biggest issues: bullies, first crushes, and finding out what makes each of us special, all with a hilarious main character and fantastic in-text illustrations that are sure to have young readers begging for more!

Seventh grade writing workbook for kids ages 12-13 support your child's educational journey with spectrum's grade 7 writing workbook that teaches basic handwriting skills to seventh grade students. writing books are a great way for students to learn basic writing skills such as writing stories, informative writing, argumentative writing, and more through a variety of creative writing prompts and writing practice that are both fun and educational! why you'll love this writing book engaging and educational writing prompts. "writing part of a fiction story", "citing sources", and "writing how-to instructions and directions" are a few of the fun kids writing activities that incorporate writing practice for kids into everyday settings to help inspire learning into your child's curriculum. – testing progress along the way. post-tests are included at the end of every chapter to test student knowledge. a writer's handbook and answer key are included in the back of the 7th grade book to track your child's progress along the way before moving on to new and exciting activities. – practically sized for every activity the 136-page writing activity book is sized at about 8 1/2 inches x 11 inches–giving your child plenty of space to complete each exercise. about spectrum for more than 20 years, spectrum has provided solutions for parents who want to help their children get ahead, and for teachers who want their students to meet and exceed set learning goals–providing workbooks that are a great resource for both homeschooling and classroom curriculum. the kids writing book contains: 3 chapters full of vibrant activities – end-of-chapter tests, an answer key, and writer's handbook – perfectly sized at about 8 1/2" x 11"

In this first book of an epic middle grade series, katherine applegate takes us on an unforgettable journey. – a new york times bestseller from the beloved author of the action-packed animorphs series and the award-winning the one and only ivan. – byx is the youngest member of her dairne pack. believed to possess remarkable abilities, her mythical doglike species has been hunted to near extinction in the war-torn kingdom of nedarra. – after her pack is hunted down and killed, byx fears she may be the last of her species. so byx sets out to find safe haven, and to see if the legends of other hidden dairnes are true. – along the way, she meets new allies—both animals and humans alike—who each have their own motivations for joining her quest. and although they begin as strangers, they become their own kind of family—one that will ultimately uncover a secret that may threaten every creature in their world. – building on the success of her critically acclaimed novels the one and only ivan, crenshaw, and wishtree, while also returning to her action-packed fantasy roots of animorphs, the endling series is katherine applegate at her finest. with its enthralling characters, unique setting, and gripping adventure, this series is the perfect next read for fans of rick riordan, brian jacques, and tui t. sutherland. – don't miss the second book in the series, endling #2: the first!

7th grade math workbook for kids ages 12-13 support your child's educational journey with the spectrum grade 7 math workbook that teaches essential math skills to seventh graders. spectrum's 7th grade math workbook is a great way for seventh graders to learn essential math skills such as learning algebra equations, geometry, positive and negative integers, and more through a variety of problem-solving activities that are both fun and educational! why you'll love this math book engaging and educational math for 7th graders. "evaluating algebraic expressions", "solving word problems", and "number line practice" are a few of the fun activities that incorporate math in everyday settings to help inspire learning. – testing progress along the way. pretests, posttests, a mid-test, final test, and an answer key are included in the 7th grade math workbook to help track your child's progress along the way before moving on to new and exciting math lessons. – practically sized for every activity the 160-page math workbook is sized at about 8.5 inches x 10.75 inches–giving your child plenty of space to complete each exercise. about spectrum for more than 20 years, spectrum has provided solutions for parents who want to help their children get ahead, and for teachers who want their students to meet and exceed set learning goals–providing workbooks that are a great resource for both homeschooling and classroom curriculum. the spectrum grade 7 math workbook contains: 7 chapters full of vibrant activities and illustrations – pretests, posttests, mid-test, final test, scoring record, and answer key – perfectly sized at about 8.5" x 10.75"

Greg heffley is not willing to be the odd man out. a dance at greg's middle school has everyone scrambling to find a partner, and greg is determined not to be left by the wayside. so he concocts a desperate plan to find someone–anyone!–to go with on the big night. but greg's schemes go hilariously awry, and his only option is to attend the dance with his best friend, rowley jefferson, and a female classmate as a "group of friends." but the night is long, and anything can happen along the way. who will arrive at the dance triumphantly, and who will end up being the third wheel?

Seventh grade science book for kids ages 12-13 support your child's educational journey with spectrum seventh grade science workbook that teaches basic science skills to 7th grade students. seventh grade workbooks are a great way for middle school students to learn essential science skills surrounding space, life science, earth science, science and technology, and more through a variety of activities that are both fun and educational! why you'll love this science book engaging and educational activities. "sports science", "the martian question", and "science's modern mysteries" are a few of the fascinating lessons that help inspire learning into your child's curriculum. – testing progress along the way. chapter reviews, a mid-test, and a final test are included to test student knowledge. an answer key is included in the back of the middle school book to track your child's progress along the way before moving on to new and exciting lessons. – practically sized for every activity the 176-page 7th grade workbook is sized at about 8 1/2 inches x 10 1/2 inches–giving your child plenty of space to complete each exercise. about spectrum for more than 20 years, spectrum has provided solutions for parents who want to help their children get ahead, and for teachers who want their students to meet and exceed set learning goals–providing workbooks that are a great resource for both homeschooling and classroom curriculum. the 7th grade science book contains: 7 chapters and bonus research extension activities – chapter reviews, mid-test, a final test, and an answer key – perfectly sized at about 8 1/2" x 10 1/2"

A netflix original series! the highly-anticipated seventh book in the new york times, wall street journal, and usa today bestselling series, with over 7 million copies in print!" terrifyingly fun! delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs.”—jeff kinney, author of the #1 new york times bestseller diary of a wimpy kid with his zombie-controlling powers growing stronger, jack sullivan and his buddies are road-tripping toward the mysterious tower, where they must once and for all stop rezzoch the ancient, destructor of worlds, from descending upon our dimension. but their journey is sidetracked when they are swept up by the mallusk, an enormous centipede monster carrying the world's largest shopping mall on its back. on board, the kids discover a thriving monster society: mallusk city! there, they encounter old allies—as well as old foes, who are ruling over mallusk city with an iron fist. beating these bad guys in battle is not an option, but beating them in an election is… so jack runs for mayor of mallusk city! at first, proving his leadership skills just means shaking monster hands, kissing monster babies, and promising to fill the water fountains with strawberry nesquik. but when the mallusk falls under attack, jack must learn how to be a true leader—before it’s too late. told in a mixture of text and black-and-white illustration, this is the perfect series for any kid who's ever dreamed of starring in their own comic book or video game.

Percy jackson meets star trek pss 118 is just your typical school–except that it's a rickety old spaceship orbiting ganymede, a moon of jupiter. now jack just wants to get through the last day of school without anything else going wrong. but when the school is mysteriously attacked, jack discovers that his dad has built humanity's first light-speed engine–and given jack control of it. school hasn't just gotten out: it's gone clear across the galaxy. and now it's up to jack and his friends to get everyone home. "[t]his middle-grade action-adventure space opera is just plain fun."–booklist "a perfect bridge for readers looking for a percy jackson-esque work of science fiction."–school library journal

Return to the world of meg cabot's bestselling and beloved princess diaries series in from the notebooks of a middle school princess—this time through the illustrated diary of a spunky new heroine: princess mia's long lost half-sister, olivia!“ author meg cabot is ready to put her tiara back on [with] a new character, olivia grace.” —usa todayolivia grace clarisse mignonette harrison is a completely average twelve-year-old: average height, average weight, average brown hair of average length, average brown skin and average hazel eyes. the only things about her that aren't average are her name (too long and princess themed), her ability to draw animals (useful for her future career as a wildlife illustrator), and the fact that she is a half-orphan who has never met her father and is forced to live with her aunt and uncle (who treat her almost like their own kids, so she doesn't want to complain). then one completely average day, everything goes wrong: the most popular girl in school, annabelle jenkins, threatens to beat her up, the principal gives her a demerit, and she's knocked down at the bus stop . . . until a limo containing princess mia thermopolis of genovia pulls up to invite her to new york to finally meet her father, who promptly invites her to come live with him, mia, grandmère and her two fabulous poodles . . . . maybe olivia grace clarisse mignonette harrison isn't so average after all! this is fun, illustrated middle grade—and this is the first series illustrated by meg cabot herself! cabot's own black and white cartoons further enliven olivia's entertaining and candid notebook entries, which will have readers looking forward to her future escapades.” —publishers weekly“olivia, who's biracial, is a lively, engaging character whose peppy, often-wry diary-style narrative details her experiences and progressive discoveries about her background, royal life, and the true meaning of family. . . . this entertaining, quickly absorbing read will have readers anticipating the sequel.” —booklist“this sweet and sassy spin-off featuring the younger half-sister of princess mia thermopolis . . . will be a perfect fit for fancy nancy alumni and readers not quite ready for cabot's longer novels.” —school library journal“author meg cabot is ready to put her tiara back on [with] a new character, olivia grace. she's a middle-school girl in new jersey who discovers she is princess mia's long-lost half-sister. and much like her older sister, she will be thrust into the royal spotlight and will chronicle the adventure in a journal, complete with drawings.” —usa today“olivia has an amusing and self-deprecating wit that makes the narration breezy and accessible, and cabot's black and white illustrations liven up the tale. youngsters who aspire to be the next kate middleton will find this enchanting and perhaps instructional.” —bccb

For jason, junior high school has its ups and downs. but this is the funniest, truest, and best book about turning into a teenager you'll find. really.

For jason, junior high school has its ups and downs. but this is the funniest, truest, and best book about turning into a teenager you'll find. really.

But that might be impossible. because rob comes from a much publicized, hugely embarrassing family of weirdos. and rob fears some of their weirdness might just rub off on him… "…very funny." kirkus "…[an] entertaining, sometimes touching story of self-realization…" school library journal "…the story moves swiftly, the hero is likeable, and the themes of family solidarity and living…one's values are important and welcome." booklist a texas lonestar book florida sunshine state young reader award

If you would have told me a year ago that i would develop a crush on one of the guys in my school, my friends would randomly just start dating one-another, or i would shave the side of my head i would…probably believe the last one. but that's not the point, the point is this year in middle school was nothing i'd predicted and this is coming from me, the girl who always says, "expect the unexpected." kids, teens, and adults who want to make sure my book is appropriate for their children to read, i bring you the sequel of 6th grade middle school chronicles, the true story of my 7th grade year!!! xoxo, essynce