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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 4,457 books get the emotional texture of athletics right.

4,457 books

Cover of Marta Vs. Mia Hamm Soccer Legends Face Off

Marta Vs. Mia Hamm Soccer Legends Face Off

For the soccer-obsessed child who loves debating who the greatest player is while discovering the history of women's spo

Cover of Skateboard Sonar

Sports Illustrated Kids Graphic Novels

Skateboard Sonar

For the child finding their own unique way to excel. Matty uses sound and determination to master the skate park, provin

Cover of The Top of the World: Climbing Mount Everest

The Top of the World: Climbing Mount Everest

Learn about the specialized oxygen gear, survival techniques, and treacherous terrain required to reach the highest poin

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Cover of On the Course with... Tiger Woods

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

Ages 8–12

Cover of Ben Braver and the Vortex of Doom

Ben Braver and the Vortex of Doom

For the child who feels like an underdog, this high-energy adventure celebrates finding your inner strength when you do

Cover of Schooled

STAT: Standing Tall and Talented #4

Amar'e Stoudemire

Eleven-year-old Amar'e is the youngest person on the court, but he must step up to a big new challenge when he is asked

Cover of The Wolfpack Way

The Wolfpack Way

For the child who needs to find their voice within a group. This inspiring guide helps young leaders embrace their own p

Cover of Eight Animals Play Ball

Eight Animals #3

Eight Animals Play Ball

Susan Middleton Elya

For the child who loves sports and wants to explore a new language, this rhythmic story makes learning Spanish words as

Cover of Salsa Magic

Letisha Marrero

For the child curious about their family's past and the spiritual traditions that connect generations across the ocean.

Cover of World Team

From the dusty fields of Kenya to the stadium lights of Germany, children all across the globe share one singular, high-

Cover of Lissa and the Fund-Raising Funk

Lissa and the Fund-Raising Funk

Lissa loves her middle school cheer team, but she faces a difficult season as her widowed mother struggles to keep up wi

Cover of Go Paddleboarding!

Go Paddleboarding!

Heather E. Schwartz

For the child curious about water sports, this guide builds confidence by explaining the gear, safety, and balance neede

Cover of Down by the River: A Family Fly Fishing Story

Down by the River: A Family Fly Fishing Story

For the child who feels like they aren't as good as the adults in their lives, this gentle story builds confidence throu

Cover of Football Legends in the Making

Sports Illustrated Kids: Legends in the Making

Football Legends in the Making

Compare the records of greats like Joe Montana and Walter Payton to the rising stars of today to see who will be remembe

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Stars of Sports

Stars of Football

Get up close with eight of the greatest professional football players through action-packed photographs and facts about

Cover of Pelé: The King of Soccer

Pelé: The King of Soccer

From practicing with a ball of newspaper in Brazil to winning the World Cup, witness the incredible rise of the greatest

Cover of Kicks

For the child who expresses their personality through their style, this rhythmic celebration of sneaker culture builds c

Cover of The Deadliest Race

Scary Graphics #7

The Deadliest Race

For the child who struggles with frustration when things go wrong. This high-action story helps young readers navigate c

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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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Super-Duper Happy

For the child who sets big expectations and feels crushed when plans change. Ava Lin learns to find joy even when things

Cover of Baseball's Biggest Bloopers: The Games That Got Away

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

Cover of The Hero Two Doors Down

The Hero Two Doors Down

Sharon Robinson

Eight-year-old Steven is a Dodgers superfan living in Brooklyn whose simple life changes when a true baseball hero moves

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Edge Books: Behind the Scenes

Behind the Scenes of Pro Football

For the young fan who wonders how a stadium comes to life on game day, this guide explores the many people and jobs that

Cover of Motion: Push and Pull, Fast and Slow

Amazing Science #1

Motion: Push and Pull, Fast and Slow

Darlene R. Stille

Every movement starts with a push or a pull. Discover how things speed up, slow down, and interact with the world throug

Sports for Other Ages

Sports Books for Ages 0–3(894)