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Running & Track Chapter Books

Explore chapter books books about running & track for children.

172 books

Cover of Setting the Pace

Alden All Stars #5

Setting the Pace

David Halecroft

For the child who struggles with self-discipline or the pressure of competition, this story explores the grit needed to

Cover of Record Run

Harry is incredibly fast when he is being chased by water balloons, but he has to decide if he can find that same speed

Cover of Running Rivals

Jake Maddox Sports Stories

For the young athlete struggling to stay happy for a friend who is suddenly winning, this story explores the tension bet

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Cover of Can You Survive the Marathon Des Sables?

You Choose: Survival #3

Can You Survive the Marathon Des Sables?

Matt Doeden

For the adventurous child who loves being in control, this interactive survival guide tests their grit and decision maki

Ages 8–12

Cover of The Adventures of Albert, the Running Bear

Albert the Running Bear #1

The Adventures of Albert, the Running Bear

Barbara Isenberg, Susan Wolf

Albert's escape from the zoo turns into a chaotic series of accidents that lead him straight into the middle of a city m

Cover of Racing the Past

Racing the Past

For the child processing complex grief after a difficult family situation. This moving story shows how physical movement

Cover of Atalanta's Race

Shirley Climo's Folktales & Myths #5

Atalanta's Race

For the child who values their independence and feels pressure to conform to traditional roles. This myth celebrates a g

Cover of Stone Fox

John Reynolds Gardiner

Young Willy and his dog Searchlight enter a high-stakes dogsled race against the legendary Stone Fox to win the prize mo

Cover of The Tortoise and the Hare

Classic Fables in Rhythm and Rhyme

The Tortoise and the Hare

For the child who gets discouraged when others finish first or feels pressure to rush through their work.

Cover of The Hurricane Girls

The Hurricane Girls

Kimberly Willis Holt

For the preteen navigating the shifting tides of long-term friendship while discovering their own strength and uncoverin

Cover of The Big Race

For the child who gets discouraged when they aren't the fastest or feels nervous about participating in group events and

Cover of I Am Really, Really Concentrating

I Am Really, Really Concentrating

For the child who gets easily distracted or feels discouraged when they aren't naturally good at something. Lola learns

Cover of Bunnies and Their Sports

Bunnies and Their Sports

For children discovering the fun of staying active, this playful look at athletic bunnies shows how exercise can be a jo

Cover of Catch That Egg!

Catch That Egg!

For the child who feels like their quirks or clumsiness are a problem, this bouncy tale shows how their unique traits ca

Cover of Get Fit

Kitanai's Healthy Habits #2

Thomas Kingsley Troupe

Kitanai the dog takes charge of a lazy lizard's morning to show him that getting active can be a fun part of a daily rou

Cover of Excellent Emma

For the child who feels the pressure to be the best at everything, this story navigates the ups and downs of school comp

Cover of Red Fox Running

Red Fox Running

A hungry red fox treks across a silent, snow-covered landscape in a rhythmic quest for food.

Cover of The Fastest Finish

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

Cover of Super-Duper Happy

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 Cheetah Cubs

All Aboard Science Reader #1

Ginjer L. Clarke

For the young animal lover curious about the wild, this real-life look at cheetah cubs captures their journey from tiny

Cover of The Ghosts of Luckless Gulch

The Ghosts of Luckless Gulch

During the 1848 Gold Rush, lightning-fast Estrella must outrun greedy ghosts to save her exotic pets from a haunted gold

Cover of Strength Training for Teen Athletes Exercises to Take Your Game to the Next Level

Strength Training for Teen Athletes Exercises to Take Your Game to the Next Level

Karen Latchana Kenney

Master the movements and techniques that help teenage athletes build strength and improve their performance on the field

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National Archive Hunters #1

For the child who loves cracking codes and exploring the hidden corners of the past, this adventure makes history feel l

Cover of Olympia the Games Fairy

Rainbow Magic: The Sporty Fairies #7

Olympia the Games Fairy

For the child who loves the excitement of competition but needs a reminder about the importance of fair play and teamwor

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