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Running & Track Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Running & Track

24 books about running & track

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Format

Chapter Books Middle Grade Graphic Novels

Cover of The Olympics Legendary Sports Events

The Olympics Legendary Sports Events

Matt Christopher, Stephanie True Peters

For the young sports fan who wants to know how the world's biggest competition began and the legendary athletes who made

Cover of Athlete Is Agender True Stories of LGBTQ+ People in Sports

Athlete Is Agender True Stories of LGBTQ+ People in Sports

Katherine Locke, Nicole Melleby

For children who love sports but feel like they don't fit the traditional mold, these inspiring true stories celebrate q

Ages 8–13

Cover of The Sports Day Mysteries

The Sports Day Mysteries

For the child who loves to observe the world closely and notice things others miss. Cam Jansen uses her photographic mem

Cover of Athletes for Gender Equity Billie Jean King, the U. S. Women's Soccer Team, and More

Athletes for Gender Equity Billie Jean King, the U. S. Women's Soccer Team, and More

For the young athlete who notices things aren't always fair on the field, this guide explores the history of sports star

Cover of If You Ever Get Lost: The Adventures of Julia and Evan

The Adventures of Julia and Evan #1

If You Ever Get Lost: The Adventures of Julia and Evan

Barbara Ann Porte

For the child who needs reassurance about staying safe in public and the confidence to handle unexpected situations with

Cover of Stone Fox

John Reynolds Gardiner

For the child learning about the weight of responsibility and the power of devotion, this story explores how love drives

Cover of The Ghosts of Luckless Gulch

The Ghosts of Luckless Gulch

For the child who loves spirited heroes and tall tales, this story celebrates bravery and loyalty as a girl with superna

Cover of Setting the Pace

Alden All Stars #5

Setting the Pace

David Halecroft

For the child who struggles with self-discipline or the pressure of competition, this story explores the grit needed to

Cover of The Race of the Golden Apples

The Race of the Golden Apples

For the child who values their independence and loves a challenge. This stunningly illustrated myth explores how wit and

Cover of One Good Punch

For the teen facing a moral crossroads where one mistake threatens their future and forces them to choose between loyalt

Cover of Capitol Chase

National Archive Hunters #1

For the child who loves cracking codes and exploring the hidden corners of the past, this adventure makes history feel l

Cover of The Great Sheep Race

Amy Wild, Animal Talker #1

The Great Sheep Race

For the child who feels left out of the group or told they can't participate, this story celebrates using creativity and

Cover of Marching to Appomattox: The Footrace that Ended the Civil War

Marching to Appomattox: The Footrace that Ended the Civil War

For the young history buff ready to move beyond basic facts to understand the strategic tension and human drama of the C

Cover of Ghost

For the child who feels like they are always running from something. A powerful look at how sports and mentorship can he

Cover of Atalanta's Race

Shirley Climo's Folktales & Myths #5

Atalanta's Race

For the child who values their independence and feels pressure to conform to traditional roles. This myth celebrates a g

Cover of Hush

Jacqueline Woodson

For the teenager grappling with a sudden change in circumstances that has wiped away their sense of self and family hist

Cover of Babe Didrikson: Athlete of the Century

Women of Our Time

Babe Didrikson: Athlete of the Century

For the child who needs to see that 'girls' sports' have no limits. This biography follows Babe from her tomboy roots to

Cover of Strength Training for Teen Athletes Exercises to Take Your Game to the Next Level

Strength Training for Teen Athletes Exercises to Take Your Game to the Next Level

Karen Latchana Kenney

For the student athlete looking to gain a competitive edge safely, this guide offers clear strength-building exercises a

Cover of Your Respiratory System Works!

Your Body Works! #1

Your Respiratory System Works!

For the curious child asking how we breathe, this guide uses clear diagrams to explain how the lungs and diaphragm keep

Cover of Running Rivals

Jake Maddox Sports Stories

For the young athlete struggling to stay happy for a friend who is suddenly winning, this story explores the tension bet

Cover of What Athletes Are Made Of

What Are Made Of #2

What Athletes Are Made Of

For the young sports fan who loves to see how legends are made, this playful biography uses clever art and objects to re

Cover of Run, Billy, Run

Matt Christopher Sports

Run, Billy, Run

Matt Christopher

For the child who feels overshadowed by a sibling's reputation or struggles to find their own place, Billy's journey on

Cover of The Hurricane Girls

The Hurricane Girls

Kimberly Willis Holt

For the preteen navigating the shifting tides of long-term friendship while discovering their own strength and uncoverin

Cover of Maniac Magee

For the child grappling with the complexities of race, homelessness, or finding where they belong, this legendary tale e