Books About Motor Sports

The Best Motor Sports Books for Kids

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Our 10 Favorite Books About Motor Sports

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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 · 12 ratings

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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.

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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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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.

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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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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

Dirt Bikes

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Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 1998

Dirt Bikes

By Lori Kinstad Pupeza · Ultimate Motorcycles series

Engines, gear and safety for riders who race off-road.

32 pages· 3,155 words· Est. 25 min read-aloud

2.5 Goodreads · 2 ratings

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Summary: An introduction to dirt bikes: their history, how they are ridden and raced, their engines and other parts, the gear riders wear, and tips for staying safe.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2027

What Is Formula 1 Racing?

By Vivian Jun Kirklin, Who HQ, Dede Putra (Illustrator) · What Was . . . ? series

Single-seat cars race around the globe. How did the world's fastest sport begin?

112 pages

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Summary: Formula 1 drivers from around the world race unique single-seater cars at grand prix events like Monaco. This book traces auto racing back to the 1890s, soon after the car was invented, through the creation of the official Formula 1 league in 1947 and famous teams like McLaren and Ferrari, to the sport's huge popularity today.

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2009

NASCAR's Greatest Drivers

Discover the legends of NASCAR and their thrilling racing feats.

48 pages· 3,607 words· Est. 41 min read

3.6 Goodreads · 14 ratings

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Summary: Dive into the high-speed world of NASCAR with profiles of legendary drivers like Richard Petty and Jeff Gordon. Uncover the stories behind their iconic nicknames and racing triumphs. Who will emerge as the ultimate racing hero?

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Picture Book · Ages 8–14 · 2014

Dirt Bikes

By John Hamilton · Xtreme Motorcycles series

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

32 pages· 741 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud

4.1 Goodreads · 9 ratings

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Summary: Dive into the exhilarating realm of dirt bikes, where young adventurers uncover the secrets of motocross and freestyle competitions. Explore the essential components like engines and tires, and learn about the crucial safety gear. With action-packed photos and fascinating facts, this guide fuels the passion for off-road excitement. Are you ready to rev up your knowledge and embrace the thrill of extreme motorcycling?

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Picture Book · Ages 7–11 · 2019

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

By Joe Levit · Sports' Greatest of All Time series

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

32 pages· 2,761 words· Est. 22 min read-aloud

4.7 Goodreads · 3 ratings

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Summary: Dive into the exhilarating world of auto racing as you explore the top ten legendary racers who have left their mark on the track. With thrilling stats and captivating stories, each page reveals the fierce competition and remarkable achievements of these racing icons. Who will claim the top spot, and what makes them the greatest? Get ready to rev your engines and find out!

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