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Running & Track
Running & Track
Running & Track Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
388 books about running & track
By format:
Chapter Books
(172)
Young Adult
(24)
Graphic Novels
(16)
Picture Books
(11)
Middle Grade
(9)
Early Readers
(9)
Poetry
(5)
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
First Graders from Mars #3
Nergal and the Great Space Race
Shana Corey
It is Martian Health Week, and Nergal is feeling the pressure as he prepares for the most important race in the galaxy.
Ages 6–8
The Great American Foot Race
Andrew Speno
Follow the grueling 3,400-mile journey from Los Angeles to New York as 199 runners attempt an impossible marathon across
Ages 8–12
Zapato Power #2
Freddie Ramos Zooms to the Rescue
Jacqueline Jules
Freddie Ramos finds a mysterious gift in a strange box, sparking a series of fast-paced adventures as he rushes to help
Ages 7–10
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A Passion for Victory
Benson Bobrick
Archival photos and art bring to life the journey of the Olympic Games, from their Ancient Greek origins to the modern i
Ages 10–14
Chasing Shadows
Swati Avasthi
Corey's twin sister and girlfriend turn to comic books and free-running to cope with his murder and hunt for the truth i
Ages 14–18
Jackrabbit McCabe & the Electric Telegraph
Lucy Margaret Rozier
The fastest man in the West tries to outrun a lightning-fast telegraph signal in this tall tale about human speed versus
Ages 4–9
My Three Best Friends and Me, Zulay
Cari Best
Zulay doesn't like using her sensory cane, but she is determined to run a race and show her classmates exactly what she
Ages 4–8
Talking about Grief
Marie-Therese Miller
For the child grappling with the sudden loss of a close friend. This classic story helps young readers process the shock
Ages 8–12
Fauja Singh Keeps Going
Simran Jeet Singh
At one hundred years old, Fauja Singh defied the odds and physical obstacles to become the oldest person to ever complet
Ages 4–8
Barefoot Books
The Barefoot Book of Heroic Children
Rebecca Hazell
From Anne Frank to Wilma Rudolph, these twelve true stories highlight how young people used their courage to change the
Ages 8–12
Dimple and Rishi #2
There's Something about Sweetie
Sandhya Menon
Sweetie is determined to forge her own path after her parents reject an arranged date for her based on her weight.
Ages 12–18
Strong #2
Strong Baby
Robin Arzón
Celebrate every wiggle and crawl with this energetic tribute to your baby's growing strength and physical milestones.
Ages 0–4
Get Up and Go!
Nancy Carlson
For the child learning to love their body as it is, this cheerful guide celebrates moving for fun and health rather than
Ages 3–7
Ganesha's Great Race
Sanjay Patel, Emily Haynes
For the child who feels like they can't keep up with others, this vibrant myth shows how cleverness and devotion can be
Ages 4–8
Athletes for Gender Equity Billie Jean King, the U. S. Women's Soccer Team, and More
Jaclyn Jaycox
For the young athlete who notices things aren't always fair on the field, this guide explores the history of sports star
Ages 8–11
A 4D Book
My Muscular System
Emily Raij
For the curious child wondering how their arms throw a ball or their legs run fast, this book explores the amazing muscl
Ages 4–7
Pet Shop Racers #2
The Fast and the Furriest
C. S. Jennings
For the child who gets so caught up in winning that they forget to have fun, this high-speed adventure models how to bal
Ages 7–10
Of Beetles & Angels
Mawi Asgedom
A young boy journeys from an Ethiopian civil war to a refugee camp and eventually to the halls of Harvard in this moving
Ages 10–16
Fire Race: A Karuk Coyote Tale of How Fire Came to the People
Jonathan London
Wise Old Coyote leads a daring animal relay to steal fire from the wicked Yellow Jacket sisters in this Karuk teaching t
Ages 4–8
Frog Legs
George Shannon
For the energetic child who can't sit still, these bouncy poems celebrate the joy of movement, jumping, and the physical
Ages 3–8
Amy Wild, Animal Talker #5
The Great Sheep Race
Diana Kimpton
For the child who feels left out of the group or told they can't participate, this story celebrates using creativity and
Ages 6–9
Tyrannosaurus Dad
Liz Rosenberg
For the child who feels like their parent is always working or just a little different from the rest, this story celebra
Ages 4–8
Apache Stories #1
Runs with Horses
Brian Burks
For the teen exploring what it means to be a man and finding their place within their community during a time of intense
Ages 10–14
Everything I Thought I Knew
Shannon Takaoka
After a life-saving heart transplant, Chloe is haunted by memories of a motorcycle crash and a sudden, mysterious urge t
Ages 14–18
