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Running & Track Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Running & Track

65 books about running & track

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Format

Chapter Books Middle Grade Graphic Novels

Cover of The Running Dream

The Running Dream

Wendelin Van Draanen

For the teen facing a life-altering setback, this moving story explores how to redefine yourself and find hope when your

Cover of Victory. Stand!: Raising My Fist for Justice

Victory. Stand!: Raising My Fist for Justice

Tommie Smith, Derrick Barnes

For the young reader seeking inspiration on how to channel their talents into a stand for justice, even when the world i

Ages 12–18

Cover of Ancient Greece and the Olympics

Magic Tree House Fact Tracker #10

Ancient Greece and the Olympics

Mary Pope Osborne, Natalie Pope Boyce

For the curious child who loves the Magic Tree House series and wants to know the real history behind Jack and Annie's a

Cover of LGBTQ+ Athletes Claim the Field

LGBTQ+ Athletes Claim the Field

Alex Jackson Nelson, Kirstin Cronn-Mills

For the young athlete who wants to see themselves on the field, this guide celebrates the history and courage of LGBTQ+

Cover of Pure Grit

Lily Collison, Kara Buckley

For the young athlete facing physical hurdles or anyone needing a reminder that resilience and 'grit' can turn obstacles

Cover of Strider

For the adolescent navigating the complexities of a changing family and finding their own pace through high school with

Cover of Half Moon Summer

Half Moon Summer

For the preteen navigating the messy transitions of middle school, family secrets, and the quiet power of showing up for

Cover of Kindness for Boys

Kindness for Kids #1

Kindness for Boys

Alan Watts, Steve Brewer

For children navigating divided communities or seeking their place in the world. This story explores how one boy's extra

Cover of Junie B. Jones Loves Handsome Warren

Junie B. Jones #7

Junie B. Jones Loves Handsome Warren

For the child who feels like they can't keep up with the 'cool' kids and needs a reminder that being themselves is the b

Cover of Karen's Runaway Turkey

Baby-Sitters Little Sister #115

Karen's Runaway Turkey

For the child who loves the excitement of holiday traditions and friendly competition, this story captures the fun of a

Cover of Horrid Henry's Sports Day

Horrid Henry #24

Horrid Henry's Sports Day

Francesca Simon

For the child who struggles with losing or feels the pressure of competition, Henry's hilarious schemes offer a relatabl

Cover of Amazing Facts about the Science of Sports

Amazing Facts about the Science of Sports

For the young athlete who wonders why some balls curve and others fly, this guide reveals the hidden science in every ki

Cover of Vicky Angel

Jacqueline Wilson

For the child grappling with the sudden loss of a peer and the complicated, sometimes intrusive nature of grief and memo

Cover of Way of the Warrior Kid

Way of the Warrior Kid #1

Way of the Warrior Kid

For the child who feels powerless against a school bully or struggles with gym class. This guide builds the mental and p

Cover of Unstoppable

Red Clover Readers

For the child who feels overlooked or needs to find their inner strength, this story of Jim Thorpe shows how grit and ha

Cover of Hop to It: Poems to Get You Moving

The Poetry Friday Anthology

Hop to It: Poems to Get You Moving

Janet Wong, Sylvia Vardell

For the active child who needs to wiggle, stretch, and process the world around them through movement and mindful reflec

Cover of Spectacular Stories for Curious Kids: Sports Edition

Spectacular Stories for Curious Kids #2

Spectacular Stories for Curious Kids: Sports Edition

For the child who loves sports trivia and stories of grit: these unusual historical anecdotes celebrate the determinatio

Cover of Bugs and Beetles

Red Rocket Readers

Bugs and Beetles

For the child who loves slapstick humor and never-ending persistence. This high energy collection follows the cunning co

Cover of Running Overload

Jake Maddox Sports Stories

Running Overload

For the child who feels pressured to do it all: this story helps young athletes navigate the stress of over-scheduling a

Cover of Darius & Twig

Walter Dean Myers

For the teen feeling trapped by their circumstances and searching for a way out through their own unique talents and the

Cover of Dogsledding and Extreme Sports

Magic Tree House Fact Tracker #34

Dogsledding and Extreme Sports

Mary Pope Osborne, Natalie Pope Boyce

For the curious child who loves true stories of brave animals and the grit of athletes, this guide explores the icy worl

Cover of Talking about Grief

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

Cover of Runs with Horses

Brian Burks' Apache Stories #1

Runs with Horses

For the teen exploring what it means to be a man and finding their place within their community during a time of intense

Cover of St. Patrick's Day Race

Ninja Life Hacks

St. Patrick's Day Race

For the child who struggles with losing or feels tempted to cut corners when the stakes are high. A festive guide to win

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