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Sports Books for Ages 8–11 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Sports Books for Ages 8–11

Sports at chapter book age is where real stories live. The pressure to perform, the teammate you don't get along with, the game that goes wrong, the season that changes how you see yourself. These 4,458 books get the emotional texture of athletics right.

4,458 books

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Magic Kitten #12

A Glittering Gallop

For the child who loves animals but feels nervous about trying new things or joining a sports team.

Cover of The Heart of a Boy Celebrating the Strength and Spirit of Boyhood

The Heart of a Boy Celebrating the Strength and Spirit of Boyhood

For the boy who feels he does not fit the typical mold, this book celebrates the many ways to be strong, kind, and true

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Marie Puccinelli

For the young explorer eager to go on their first fishing trip. This clear guide helps kids identify fish and master the

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Pokémon Chapter Books

Tough Enough

Tracey West

Ash travels to the Johto region to face his toughest challenge yet: catching and battling incredibly powerful new Pokemo

Ages 7–10

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Boys Dancing From School Gym to Theater Stage

For boys who love to move but might feel hesitant about dance, this photo-filled journey shows how athleticism and art c

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Football's Greatest

The World's Greatest Football Players

For the young sports fan who loves stats and stories of legendary greatness. This high-interest guide introduces footbal

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Record Breakers

For the young sports fan eager to understand the gridiron. This clear guide breaks down American football rules and hist

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Roberto Clemente

Claudia Romo Edelman, Sara E. Echenique

For the child learning how sports icons can change the world, this biography explores the grit of a baseball legend who

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If I Were a Ballerina

Thomas Kingsley Troupe

For the child who can't stop twirling in the living room, this interactive guide invites them to step into the slippers

Cover of Wacky Basketball Trivia: Fun Facts for Every Fan

Wacky Basketball Trivia: Fun Facts for Every Fan

For the basketball-obsessed kid who loves sharing surprising facts. This high-interest guide is packed with quirky stori

Cover of Sumo Libre

For brothers who love to compete and play: discover how two different cultural passions can come together to create a br

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She Persisted #16

Bethany Hamilton

Maryann Cocca-Leffler, Chelsea Clinton

For the child facing a major setback or physical challenge, this biography shows how one girl's grit and faith helped he

Cover of Keeping Score

In 1951 Brooklyn, a nine-year-old Dodgers fan forms an unlikely bond with a Giants supporter through the shared language

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Who Are Venus and Serena Williams?

James Buckley Jr.

For the child who needs to see how hard work and family support turn big dreams into reality, even when facing tough obs

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Junior Ninja Champion #2

The Fastest Finish

Catherine Hapka

Five unlikely friends team up to face grueling obstacles and high-stakes racing in the very first Junior Ninja competiti

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Catch Soccer's Beat

For the child juggling a busy schedule of extracurriculars and feeling the pressure to choose between their favorite hob

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A legendary runaway with amazing athletic feats attempts to heal the racial rifts of a divided small town through his my

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Matt Christopher Sports Biographies

On the Course with... Tiger Woods

Matt Christopher, Glenn Stout

For the young sports enthusiast who needs to see that even legends start with hard work and big dreams. Explore the earl

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Ballerina Dreams #6

Dancing For Ever

For the young performer navigating the stress of big auditions while trying to stay true to herself and her friends.

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Baseball's Biggest Bloopers: The Games That Got Away

For the young athlete who feels crushed after a mistake: discover how even the greatest legends in baseball history surv

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Superstar Athletes

Dwyane Wade: Basketball Superstar

Follow the rise of Dwyane Wade in this biography that highlights the milestones and career of the professional basketbal

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Soccer Kings #2

World Soccer Kings

Charles R. Smith Jr.

For the soccer-obsessed kid who dreams of the pitch, these rhythmic poems celebrate the speed, skill, and spirit of the

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Million-Dollar Throw

Nate Brodie faces a million-dollar pass at halftime, but the real weight is his family’s empty pockets and his best frie

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For the child who loves inventing and gadgets, this fast-paced story celebrates using your imagination to outsmart a pla

Sports for Other Ages

Sports Books for Ages 0–3(894)