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Running & Track
Running & Track
Running & Track Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
404 books about running & track
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
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Who Was?
Who Was Jim Thorpe?
James Buckley Jr., Who HQ
Jim Thorpe rose from the Sac and Fox nation to become a professional multi-sport icon and the first Native American to w
Ages 8–12
None of the Above
I. W. Gregorio
Kristin Lattimer’s world is upended when a doctor’s visit reveals she is intersex, forcing her to redefine her identity
Ages 14–18
Keeping Pace
Laurie Morrison
Grace is determined to outrun her academic rival in a half-marathon, but the race forces her to question what actually h
Ages 10–14
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The Quickest Kid in Clarksville
Pat Zietlow Miller
Alta dreams of racing just like her hero Wilma Rudolph, but first she has to find a way to get to the parade in her segr
Ages 4–8
Abby in Between #1
Ready or Not!
Megan E. Bryant
Abby is navigating a whirlwind of change, from new after-school hobbies and friendship shifts to the confusing reality o
Ages 8–12
The Wooden Camel
Wanuri Kahiu
For the child who feels too small for their big dreams. This beautiful story explores how patience and a creative spirit
Ages 4–8
My Eyes Are Up Here
Laura Zimmermann
For the teenager who feels defined by their physical appearance and struggles with the vulnerability of a changing body.
Ages 12–18
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
Arthur Good Sports
Arthur and the Race to Read
Stephen Krensky
Arthur and his friends are training for a school literacy race, but they need to find a way to get Fern excited about cr
Ages 6–9
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
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
Bird & Squirrel: 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
