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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+
Run, Melos, Run
Osamu Dazai
For the teen navigating the weight of a promise, this classic tale explores the extreme lengths one goes to for a friend
Ages 12–18
Go With the Flow #1
Go With the Flow
Lily Williams, Karen Schneemann
Frustrated by their school's lack of basic health supplies, four friends launch a period revolution while juggling track
Ages 10–14
Experiencing Poetry
Sports Poems
Mary Colson
For the young athlete who is just starting to find their favorite game. These simple poems capture the excitement of spo
Ages 5–7
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Shirley Climo's Folktales & Myths #5
Atalanta's Race
Shirley Climo
For the child who values their independence and feels pressure to conform to traditional roles. This myth celebrates a g
Ages 7–10
All Aboard Science Reader #1
Cheetah Cubs
Ginjer L. Clarke
For the young animal lover curious about the wild, this real-life look at cheetah cubs captures their journey from tiny
Ages 6–8
Loudmouth George #2
Loudmouth George and the Big Race
Nancy Carlson
George talks a big game about the upcoming race but skips his training, leading to a very embarrassing realization when
Ages 4–8
This Is My America
Kim Johnson
With her father on death row and her brother now a fugitive, Tracy Beaumont fights to uncover the racist secrets of her
Ages 14–18
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
Ages 8–12
Leap
Simina Popescu
For the child who feels like they are being left behind as their friends change and middle school social circles start t
Ages 8–12
The Ghosts of Luckless Gulch
Anne Isaacs
During the 1848 Gold Rush, lightning-fast Estrella must outrun greedy ghosts to save her exotic pets from a haunted gold
Ages 7–11
Dog Stories #2
Fartacus Likes Farty Sports
Paul R. Melia
For the child who finds potty talk hilarious and needs a lighthearted way to get excited about physical activity and dif
Ages 4–8
Record Run
Jake Maddox
Harry is incredibly fast when he is being chased by water balloons, but he has to decide if he can find that same speed
Ages 8–12
Classic Fables in Rhythm and Rhyme
The Tortoise and the Hare
Blake Hoena
For the child who gets discouraged when others finish first or feels pressure to rush through their work.
Ages 4–7
Jake Maddox Sports Stories
Running Rivals
Jake Maddox
For the young athlete struggling to stay happy for a friend who is suddenly winning, this story explores the tension bet
Ages 8–12
Rainbow Magic: The Sporty Fairies #7
Olympia the Games Fairy
Daisy Meadows
For the child who loves the excitement of competition but needs a reminder about the importance of fair play and teamwor
Ages 6–9
The Great Valentine's Day Race
Dee Smith
For the child who focuses more on winning than on the people around them, this sweet story highlights why kindness is th
Ages 3–7
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
Sadako
Sadako
Eleanor Coerr
This poignant retelling captures the spirit of a young girl who used a thousand paper cranes to find hope and peace in t
Ages 6–10
My Incredible World
Cheetahs!
Hope Aicher
For the child who is captivated by the fastest animals on land and wants to know how they run so quickly. A simple intro
Ages 3–6
They'll Never Catch Us
Jessica Goodman
For the teen navigating high-stakes pressure and complicated sibling bonds, this mystery explores the dark side of compe
Ages 14–18
The Hurricane Girls
Kimberly Willis Holt
For the preteen navigating the shifting tides of long-term friendship while discovering their own strength and uncoverin
Ages 8–12
This Is Not a Love Letter
Kim Purcell
Jessie navigates the sharp edges of a small town as she moves through the dizzying highs of a first romance and the heav
Ages 14–18
Your Body Works! #1
Your Respiratory System Works!
Flora Brett
For the curious child asking how we breathe, this guide uses clear diagrams to explain how the lungs and diaphragm keep
Ages 7–10
The Big Race
Shirley Glaser
For the child who gets discouraged when they aren't the fastest or feels nervous about participating in group events and
Ages 3–6
