Books About Sports Rivalries · 6 titles considered

The Best Sports Rivalries Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about sports rivalries? 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.

Basketball in the Big 12 Conference
The Minnesota Vikings Story
Phoenix Suns
Blake Griffin
The Shortlist

Our 6 Favorite Books About Sports Rivalries

Who Was the Greatest?: Muhammad Ali
Graphic Nov.
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$1248
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2022

Who Was the Greatest?: Muhammad Ali

By Gabe Soria, Who HQ, Chris Brunner (Illustrator), Rico Renzi (Illustrator) · Who HQ Graphic Novels series

Witness the epic clash of legends in the Thrilla in Manila.

64 pages· 2,174 words· Est. 20 min read
3.7/5 Goodreads · 83 ratings
$12.99Save 4%
Basketball in the Big 12 Conference
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$3275
Picture Book · Ages 10–13 · 2008

Basketball in the Big 12 Conference

By Michael Sommers · Inside Men's College Basketball series

Uncover the secrets of the Big 12's basketball legacy.

48 pages· 6,835 words· Est. 53 min read-aloud
5.0/5 Goodreads · 1 ratings
$34.47Save 5%
The Minnesota Vikings Story
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$2560
Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

The Minnesota Vikings Story

By Thomas K. Adamson · NFL Teams series

Discover the tenacity that led the Vikings to four Super Bowls.

32 pages· 1,045 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 11 ratings
$26.95Save 5%
The NBA Playoffs
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$3292
Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2019

The NBA Playoffs

By Matt Doeden

Uncover unforgettable NBA playoff moments and shocking finishes.

64 pages· 11,303 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 12 ratings
$34.65Save 5%
Phoenix Suns
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$3386
Picture Book · Ages 9–11 · 2011

Phoenix Suns

By Andres Ybarra · Inside the NBA series

Discover the highs and lows of the Phoenix Suns' quest for NBA glory.

48 pages· 6,378 words· Est. 50 min read-aloud
$35.64Save 5%
Blake Griffin
Sale price
$759
Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2014

Blake Griffin

By Jon M. Fishman · Amazing Athletes series

A basketball prodigy rises, overshadowing his brother with powerful dunks.

32 pages· 1,883 words· Est. 16 min read
3.5/5 Goodreads · 2 ratings
$7.95Save 5%
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