Books About Motor Sports

The Best Motor Sports Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

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Looking for excellent children's books about motor sports? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Motor Sports

ATV Racing
Sale price
$3039
Picture Book · Ages 8–11 · 2026

ATV Racing

By Logan Hamilton

Built for mud, jumps and hairpin turns, these machines race over any terrain.

32 pages· 1,825 words· Est. 15 min read-aloud
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Library Binding
Summary: A look at ATV racing: how all-terrain vehicles are built to plow through dirt and mud, soar over jumps and skid around sharp turns, the high-tech gear inside them, and the drivers who race them.
The NASCAR Encyclopedia
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$5015
Chapter Book · Ages 8–14 · 2025

The NASCAR Encyclopedia

By Priyanka Lamichhane · Motorsports Encyclopedias series

The fast and daring history of NASCAR, from its first race to today's stars.

192 pages
4.5 Goodreads · 4 ratings
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Library Binding
Summary: An illustrated encyclopedia of NASCAR, from its first race to the daring drivers and fast cars that have competed since. It covers the cars, built for speed and safety, the drivers and the tracks, with a glossary, further resources and an index.
The Monster Trucks Encyclopedia
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$5015
Chapter Book · Ages 8–14 · 2025

The Monster Trucks Encyclopedia

By Ashley Kuehl · Motorsports Encyclopedias series

Giant trucks built for speed, strength and showing off, from the first custom builds to today.

192 pages
4.5 Goodreads · 2 ratings
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Summary: An illustrated encyclopedia of monster trucks, from the first custom-built trucks to the competitions that thrill crowds today. It covers the drivers, the tracks and the crews that keep the trucks running, with a glossary, further resources and an index.
The Formula 1 Encyclopedia
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$5015
Chapter Book · Ages 8–14 · 2025

The Formula 1 Encyclopedia

By Priyanka Lamichhane · Motorsports Encyclopedias series

Inside the high-speed world of Formula 1, from the first Grand Prix to today.

192 pages
3.7 Goodreads · 6 ratings
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Summary: An illustrated encyclopedia of Formula 1 racing, from the first Grand Prix to the drivers who tackle demanding courses around the world today. It covers the cars, built for both speed and safety, the drivers and the races, with a glossary, further resources and an index.
The Muscle Cars Encyclopedia
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$5015
Chapter Book · Ages 8–14 · 2025

The Muscle Cars Encyclopedia

By Kristin J. Russo · Motorsports Encyclopedias series

From the first drag races to pop culture fame, the story of roaring American muscle cars.

192 pages
4.0 Goodreads · 2 ratings
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Summary: An illustrated encyclopedia of muscle cars, from the first drag races to their place in pop culture. It covers the history of these powerful cars and examines famous makes and models, with a glossary, further resources and an index.
Dirt Bikes
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$2572
Picture Book · Ages 9–13 · 2005

Dirt Bikes

By David Armentrout, Patricia Armentrout · Motorcycle Mania series

Off-road motorcycles roar over rough ground in a photo-filled look at a thrilling sport.

24 pages· 1,000 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
3.9 Goodreads · 14 ratings
$27.07Save 5%
Library Binding
Summary: A short, high-interest book about dirt bikes, written at a low reading level for reluctant readers. Photographs and simple text introduce these off-road motorcycles and the sport of riding them. Part of the Motorcycle Mania series.
Lando Norris
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2027

Lando Norris

By Scholastic · Rev Up series

A record-breaking karting champion chases his first big Formula One win.

128 pages
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Paperback
Summary: Lando Norris became the youngest karting world champion ever before moving up to Formula One. This biography follows his rise from the karting track to his first Grand Prix victory, with stats, trivia and eight pages of color photos for young racing fans.
Charles Leclerc
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2027

Charles Leclerc

By Scholastic · Rev Up series

Born into a racing family, a young driver battles his way into Formula One.

128 pages
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Paperback
Summary: Charles Leclerc grew up in Monaco in a family of racers, but his road to Formula One was far from easy. This biography follows him through the Ferrari Driver Academy to the front of the grid, with stats, trivia and eight pages of color photos.
Lewis Hamilton
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2027

Lewis Hamilton

By Scholastic · Rev Up series

A boy who raced toy cars grows up to rewrite Formula One's record books.

128 pages
$8.99Save 5%
Paperback
Summary: Lewis Hamilton grew up in England racing remote-controlled cars before he ever sat in a kart. This biography traces his path to becoming one of the most successful Formula One drivers of all time, packed with stats, trivia and eight pages of color photos.
Max Verstappen
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2027

Max Verstappen

By Scholastic · Rev Up series

A karting kid becomes the youngest driver ever to race in Formula One.

128 pages
$8.99Save 5%
Paperback
Summary: Max Verstappen started racing karts at age three and became the youngest driver in Formula One history at seventeen. This biography follows him from his childhood in Belgium to the top of the sport, with stats, trivia and eight pages of color photos for racing fans.
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Motor Sports Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about motor sports for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Dodge Challenger
Series
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$3564

Dodge Challenger

Ages 7–10 · 2020

Discover the legacy and allure of the iconic Dodge Challenger.

Dirt Bikes
Series
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$3422

Dirt Bikes

Ages 8–14 · 2014

Discover the thrilling world of dirt bikes and extreme motorcycling adventures.

Auto Racing's G.O.A.T.
Series
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$3065

Auto Racing's G.O.A.T.

Ages 7–11 · 2019

Discover the thrilling world of legendary auto racers in a dynamic top-ten showdown.

Monster Trucks
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$2932

Monster Trucks

Ages 5–8 · 2023

Experience the thrill of monster trucks soaring through the air.

Stock Cars
Series
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$3710

Stock Cars

Ages 8–12 · 2023

Experience the thrill of stock cars racing inches apart on the speedway.

Dirt Track Racing
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$2393

Dirt Track Racing

Ages 8–14 · 2000

Discover the adrenaline-fueled world of dirt track racing.

Stock Cars
Series
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$799

Stock Cars

Ages 5–9 · 2004

Discover the high-speed world of NASCAR and its safety secrets.

My Race Car
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$1795

My Race Car

Ages 3–7 · 2000

A boy imagines racing thrills and spills in a high-speed adventure.

Lewis Hamilton
Series
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$1599

Lewis Hamilton

Ages 4–8 · 2023

A young boy's passion for racing leads him to become a Formula One champion.

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Motor Sports Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about motor sports for developing and independent readers.

Ford GT
Series
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$2695

Ford GT

Ages 8–12 · 2023

Discover the evolution of the iconic Ford GT from 1966 to today.

Dale Earnhardt Sr.
Series
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$899

Dale Earnhardt Sr.

Ages 8–12 · 2007

Discover the legacy of a racing legend whose daring style changed NASCAR forever.

Monster Trucks
Series
Sale price
$399

Monster Trucks

Ages 6–8 · 2019

A boy and his pet fly learn about monster trucks at a stadium event

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