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Running & Track

100 books about running & track

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

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

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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

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Andy Pandy

Ready, Teddy, Go!

Shoo Rayner

For the early reader who loves competition and silliness, this lighthearted story uses a group of athletic teddy bears t

Ages 5–8

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Fergus and Zeke #5

Fergus and Zeke and the Field Day Challenge

For the child who feels overwhelmed by big school events, these tiny mice model how to adapt challenges and find your ow

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Fergus and Zeke #2

Fergus and Zeke and the 100th Day of School

For the child who wants to be part of the group but isn't sure where they fit in. Follow two class mice as they persever

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This Is My America

For the teenager grappling with systemic unfairness and the urgency of protecting family when the world seems stacked ag

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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 One Good Punch

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

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Track Team Titans

Stephanie True Peters

For the young athlete learning to navigate team dynamics while pursuing their personal best on the track.

Cover of Wilma Rudolph Olympic Track Star

Wilma Rudolph Olympic Track Star

For the child who feels discouraged by physical setbacks or health challenges, this graphic biography shows how grit can

Cover of Fox Outfoxed

For the child who tries to be a little too clever for their own good. Fox's schemes to win races and outsmart others lea

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

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Trickster's Bubble Trouble

For the child who loves fast-paced action and needs to see that even the strongest heroes must use their wits to escape

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Space Station Seventh Grade

For the student feeling the jitters of moving from the top of the elementary school ladder to the very bottom of the jun

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Run, Melos, Run

For the teen navigating the weight of a promise, this classic tale explores the extreme lengths one goes to for a friend

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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

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Go With the Flow #1

Go With the Flow

Lily Williams, Karen Schneemann

For the teen or tween navigating the physical and social shifts of puberty while wanting to make their school a more equ

Cover of Outrunning the Nazis The Brave Escape of Resistance Fighter Sven Somme

Outrunning the Nazis The Brave Escape of Resistance Fighter Sven Somme

For the child inspired by real-life heroes who show incredible grit and cleverness when facing unfairness and danger.

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The Great Cow Race

For the child who loves high-stakes mischief and quirky friendships. This laugh-out-loud adventure explores what happens

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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

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Court of Fives #3

For the teenager grappling with their place in a divided world and the weight of protecting family when social structure

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Kitanai and Lazy Lizard #2

Thomas Kingsley Troupe

For the child who needs a playful nudge to get moving and try new activities, this simple story turns exercise into a fu

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Wild Animal Creatures Fun Facts Trivia

Marilyn Trueluck

For the young animal lover eager to learn about the fastest cat on Earth. This simple guide uses vivid photography to in

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