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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+
Just Like Jesse Owens
Andrew Young, Paula Young Shelton
For the child grappling with the unfairness of the world, this story of a boy in the segregated South offers a path from
Ages 6–10
Ask My Mood Ring How I Feel
Diana López
Thirteen-year-old Chia navigates the fear of her mother’s cancer diagnosis by making a big promise and leaning on the st
Ages 8–12
Barbara Hendricks #1
The Fastest Tortoise in Town
Howard Calvert
Barbara the tortoise is terrified to race against a sloth and a snail, but with a little daily practice, she learns that
Ages 4–8
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The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids #26
Mermaids Don't Run Track
Debbie Dadey, Marcia Thornton Jones
The new track coach at Camp Lone Wolf has a voice like a siren and a strange fear of water, leading the Bailey School ki
Ages 7–10
Feel-Good Fairy Tales #1
Tortoise and Hare: A Fairy Tale to Help You Find Balance
Susan Verde
Two friends find a way to finish their race together in this calm retelling that includes easy yoga poses for kids.
Ages 4–8
Usborne Young Reading
The Story of the Olympics
Minna Lacey
The world's greatest athletes compete for glory in a tradition that spans from ancient Greek festivals to the massive gl
Ages 6–9
The Olympics #1
The London Olympics 2012
Nick Hunter
Get a front-row seat to the global stage with maps, timelines, and athlete profiles preparing for the world-class compet
Ages 7–11
The Good Girl's Guide to Getting Kidnapped
Yxta Maya Murray
Fifteen-year-old Michelle is an academic star and elite runner, but she must find a way to honor her future without losi
Ages 14–18
Way of the Warrior Kid #1
Way of the Warrior Kid
Jocko Willink
For the child who feels powerless against a school bully or struggles with gym class. This guide builds the mental and p
Ages 8–12
Red Clover Readers
Unstoppable
Art Coulson
For the child who feels overlooked or needs to find their inner strength, this story of Jim Thorpe shows how grit and ha
Ages 6–10
Bird & Squirrel #2
All or Nothing
James Burks
A cross-country race through the desert heat tests Bird and Squirrel as they face dirty tricks and learn the true meanin
Ages 7–10
Albert the Running Bear #2
Albert the Running Bear Gets the Jitters
Barbara Isenberg, Susan Wolf
Albert the Bear feels the sting of stress when a zoo bully challenges him to a race, but he has a few relaxation tricks
Ages 4–8
Usborne First Reading
The Hare and the Tortoise
Mairi Mackinnon
Harry Hare is certain he will win any race, but slow and steady Tom Tortoise has a surprising plan to cross the finish l
Ages 5–7
Max and Bud #1
Vroom, Zoom, Bud
Patricia Lakin
Bud loves mud, but a giant puddle right in the middle of a big race forces him to choose between getting messy and cross
Ages 4–6
The Wildest Race Ever
written and illustrated by Meghan McCarthy
Steer clear of the chaos in this true story of the 1904 Olympic marathon, featuring stray dogs, rotten apples, and the m
Ages 4–9
The Brilliant Fall of Gianna Z.
Kate Messner
For the child who struggles with procrastination or feels the weight of a big deadline, this story balances a school pro
Ages 8–12
Animal Olympics: Creatures Great and Small Competing in Incredible, Impressive, and Extraordinary Events!
Carron Brown
For the curious child who loves sports and animals, this book turns nature into an arena to show how wildlife would perf
Ages 6–10
Babe Didrikson Zaharias: The Making of a Champion
Russell Freedman
Babe Zaharias dominated everything from track to golf, proving through sheer grit that women belonged at the top of the
Ages 10–14
Hank's Story
Jane Buchanan
An Alabama man with a gentle spirit experiences the most pivotal moments of 20th-century American history through a seri
Ages 10–14
The Poetry Friday Anthology
Hop to It: Poems to Get You Moving
Janet Wong, Sylvia Vardell
Get up and stretch with 100 poems that turn physical movement into a way to process the pandemic and social justice.
Ages 4–12
Spot Loves Sports
Eric Hill
For the toddler who is full of energy and just starting to explore active play. This gentle board book introduces variou
Ages 0–3
The Jump
Brittney Morris
A mysterious scavenger hunt offers a group of Seattle teens a chance to save their homes and families from a local oil r
Ages 12–18
Hush
Jacqueline Woodson
Toswiah must leave everything behind and adopt a new identity after her father's testimony against a fellow officer forc
Ages 12–17
Toddler Tools #12
Outdoor Time
Elizabeth Verdick
For toddlers who need help navigating the transition from indoor play to outdoor exploration, this guide builds exciteme
Ages 1–3
