Here are the top 30 sports & outdoors books for 12 year olds. Please click Read Review to read book reviews on Amazon. You can also click Find in Library to check book availability at your local library. If the default library is not correct, please follow Change Library to reset it.
1. Who Is Wayne Gretzky? (Who Was…?)
by: Gail Herman, Ted Hammond, Nancy Harrison Release date: Feb 05, 2015 Number of Pages: 113 Find in Library Read Review |
From the Trade Paperback edition.
2. Sports Illustrated Kids Big Book of Who Basketball
by: The Editors of Sports Illustrated Kids Release date: May 05, 2015 Number of Pages: 128 Find in Library Read Review |
The Big Book of Who: Basketball is a book young sports fans will return to again and again as a lively, exciting resource.
3. Freddy Goes Camping (Freddy the Pig)
by: Walter R. Brooks, Kurt Wiese Release date: Oct 29, 2001 Number of Pages: 258 Find in Library Read Review |
In Freddy Goes Camping, Mr. Camphor’s aunts, Minerva and Elmira, were staying with him, much to his disgust.
“There’s two kinds of aunts,” he said. “There’s the regular kind, and then there’s the other kind. Mine are the other kind.” He enlists Freddy’s aid in an attempt to rid his house of the ladies, with the result that Freddy and his chums become entangled with some extremely unfriendly ghosts in an abandoned summer hotel. Freddy camps out, goes canoeing, and tosses flapjacks like a pro when he’s not mixing it up with the eerie Mr. Eha.
4. Wages Creek
by: Jeffrey Hickey, Karen Kiser, Rachel Betz Release date: Apr 23, 2014 Number of Pages: 41 Find in Library Read Review |
is available for download from audible.com. The author does all the
voices, and wrote all the music. His wife, Karen Kiser, does all the
illustrations.
There was once a campground on the Northern California coast where a fresh, bubbling stream met the vast Pacific Ocean. The sandy beach was large, the grasses were tall and soft, three ducks had a problem, one man had a cold, and a horseshoe pit was in the middle of the solution. This is the story of a trip my family took to Wages Creek.
5. A Kid’s Guide to Fly Tying
by: Tyler Befus Release date: Nov 15, 2008 Number of Pages: 176 Find in Library Read Review |
6. The Middles School Rules of Skylar Diggins (Middle School Rules)
by: Sean Jensen Release date: Jul 01, 2016 Number of Pages: 176 Find in Library Read Review |
Skylar Diggins is a basketball phenomenon, receiving her first letter of interest from a respected college coach when she was in fifth grade. She is an icon: signing as the first female client of Jay Z’s Roc Nation Sports, serving as the face of Nike’s Women’s Basketball Collection, and establishing herself as a must-follow on social media platforms such as Instagram (931,000 followers) and Twitter (604,000 followers).
The Middle School Rules of Skylar Diggins features Skylar’s defining childhood stories and lessons about growing up in a diverse middle-class family. Young readers will learn how Skylar dealt with bullying, struggled to fit in at school, and figured out how to excel in basketball despite never being the tallest, strongest, or fastest player.
Skylar shares personal anecdotes that helped her become the Gatorade National High School Player of the Year and one of the most decorated collegiate basketball players. “She was the most important recruit in the history of our program,” Notre Dame women’s basketball head coach, Muffet McGraw, says. “Skylar was in our own backyard, and we couldn’t let her get away.” Skylar Diggins did not disappoint.
A four-time All-American, Skylar finished her career at Notre Dame owning or co-owning 32 game, season, or school records, and earned the distinction as one of just six NCAA Division 1 players to compile 2,000 points, 500 rebounds,
500 assists, and 300 steals in a career. In the WNBA, Skylar, is starting guard for the Dallas Wings, a two-time All Star Starter, WNBA’s 2014 Most Improved Player and Named to WNBA’s 2014 First Team.
Off the court, she oversees Skylar’s Scholars, a program that highlights the academic achievement of youth who have overcome challenges or achieved goals, and she serves on the board of directors for the GenYouth Foundation. Aside from sports mediums like ESPN and Sports Illustrated, Skylar has also been featured in Vogue and Self, and has been on MTV.
7. Dirt Bike Racers (Kid Racers)
by: James Holter Release date: Apr 01, 2010 Number of Pages: 48 Find in Library Read Review |
8. How Pete met Lizard: Happy Friends Children’s Series, Book 1, unusual friendships between animals, story and poems
by: Patricia Furstenberg, Patricia Furstenberg Release date: Mar 07, 2016 Number of Pages: 26 Find in Library Read Review |
This story will teach your child that something magical can happen when you try to see the best in every situation. You make new friends… and discover that clouds do taste like ice-cream!
Pete is an ordinary elephant with an EXTRA-ordinary gift. But he is alone in a forest where he suddenly found himself, one rainy afternoon. How he got there and will he remain alone forever and ever? A heartwarming read.
This is Book 1 in Happy Friends Series and where it all begins.
Book 2 in Happy Friends Series: Little Tail and the Snow
Friendship regardless differences. Friendship in diversity
9. One Letter at a Time
by: Dick and Rick Hoyt with Todd Civin Release date: Nov 01, 2012 Number of Pages: 284 Find in Library Read Review |
10. Small Twig Hiking & Camping Guide: A Complete Introduction to the World of Hiking & Camping for Small Twigs of All Ages
by: Timothy Smith Release date: Jan 01, 1997 Number of Pages: 64 Find in Library Read Review |
Buck Wilder has ten books about nature and how we are connected to everything around us. His four hard covers books, Buck Wilder’s Fishing Guide, Hiking & Camping Guide , Boating Guide and Animal Wisdom are for kids of all ages. Each is filled with fun facts and interesting highlights of nature, wild imaginative drawings, and secret hidden characters on each page.
Buck Wilder’s ten chapter books are written for the early reader – early elementary level of reading. Each book is filled with fun illustrations, hidden messages, and an unique story about our outside world and how we can have fun with it. His books have sold 500,000 copies with his most popular title being ” Who Stole the Animal Poop?”
(Timothy Smith)
11. Camp Omigosh
by: Wade Bradford Release date: Jun 25, 2015 Number of Pages: 348 Find in Library Read Review |
“A wild and zany camping adventure that will leave you begging for more. A must read for middle graders looking for something out of the ordinary.”
– Dorine White, author of The Awakening & Cleopatra’s Legacy series
12. Charlie Whistler’s Omnium Gatherum: Campfire Stories and Adirondack Adventures
by: Philip Delves Broughton Release date: May 17, 2016 Number of Pages: 275 Find in Library Read Review |
In the tradition of The Dangerous Book for Boys, a visually dazzling compendium of practical knowledge, fascinating trivia, and worldly wisdom for young boys—designed as a charming and informal full-color family scrapbook treasured by generations of one family at their Adirondack summer camp.
On a late summer afternoon, while rustling around in his family’s Adirondack cabin, a boy named Charlie Whistler finds a dusty cloth-bound scrapbook. It is the Omnium Gatherum, a colorful, illustrated grab bag of stories, arcana, and much more, faithfully collected over generations by Charlie’s father, grandfather, and generations of Whistlers before them.
Its pages hold a universe of age-old wisdom, from the simple—how to tie a slipknot—to the esoteric—how to find your way in the forest, or predict the tides—to the exotic—how to understand simple phrases in dozens of languages.
Charlie Whistler’s Omnium Gatherum is a delightful, ceaselessly readable, and unique gift book for boys of all ages: a nostalgic evocation of American childhood, a keepsake for modern fathers to hand down to their sons, and an irresistible, page-turning read for everyone who loves to lose themselves in the world of imagination.
13. Great Goalies (Hockey Hall of Fame Kids)
by: Eric Zweig, George Todorovic Release date: Sep 11, 2014 Number of Pages: 48 Find in Library Read Review |
The coolest book on the greatest masked men in hockey history!
Hockey Hall of Fame Great Goalies features 34 Hall of Famers and 8 of today’s greatest netminders — and all of them can shut the door!
These great goalies come alive through excellent color photographs, fun illustrations, Hockey Hall of Fame artifacts and great information on the best goalies in the history of the game.
Some of the goalies featured are:
- Jacques Plante
- Dominik Hasek
- Terry Sawchuk
- Martin Brodeur
- Patrick Roy
- Glenn Hall
- Vladislav Tretiak
- Ed Belfour
- Johnny Bower
- Ken Dryden
- Carey Price.
This new series is for young hockey fans. Punchy color and lively text promise hours of reading and sharing with hockey-crazy friends.
14. Ultimate Survival Guide for Kids
by: Rob Colson Release date: Jul 30, 2015 Number of Pages: 96 Find in Library Read Review |
The first three chapters in this book–Animal Dangers, Natural Dangers, and Human Hazards–describe what to do in a total of 24 specific emergencies. The fourth chapter, Basic Survival Skills, has 14 important tips on emergency preparedness and survival skills.
Each crisis is summarized on a double-page spread with 1-2-3 what-to-do checklists, “Fast Facts”, “Life Savers”, “Did You Know”, and “If You” sidebars, and margin notes. The book’s eye-catching design features brilliant full-bleed color and dynamic action photographs.
The life-threatening scenarios include:
Animal Dangers
- What to do if you are bitten by a snake
- How to escape from a bear
- What to do if you are chased by bees
Natural Dangers
- How to survive a hurricane
- How to avoid being struck by lightning
- What to do if you are caught in a food
Human Hazards
- How to escape from water in a car
- How to escape from a burning building
- How to avoid being crushed in a crowd
The Survival Skills include:
- Planning a trip
- Using a penknife
- Finding food
- Making a shelter
- Making a fire
- Tying knots.
Children like to feel in control. Knowing what to do in the case of an emergency increases the chance of survival and it also reduces fear. Even if readers never venture beyond the front door, they will enjoy Ultimate Survival Guide for Kids.
15. Wyatt’s First Whitetail
by: Shasta Sitton, Marvin Teeples Release date: Jan 01, 2015 Number of Pages: 12 Find in Library Read Review |
If you are a parent or grandparent who wants to keep the tradition of hunting alive, this is the perfect book for you. It is an enjoyable way for children to learn about hunting, respect, and the glories of being outside.
“Wyatt’s First Whitetail,” has 26 beautifully illustrated pages. For the kindle version, it appears as 12 open face book pages. “Wyatt’s First Whitetail,” has been approved by Dr. Deer, one of the world’s foremost leaders in whitetail management. Visit www.whitetailpress.com to learn more.
16. 101 Things For Kids To Do Outside
by: Dawn Isaac Release date: Feb 23, 2016 Number of Pages: 224 Find in Library Read Review |
Let them go outside and play! More parents are heeding the advice of specialists who urge them to do just that. By playing outside with friends, kids learn valuable interpersonal and negotiation skills and how to make decisions. Outdoor play teaches about the natural world, fosters creativity, and encourages physical activity.
101 Things For Kids To Do Outside is ideal for parents, teachers, and all those working with youth. This book is ideal for the children who like gaming, TV, movies, the soft couch, and even too many snacks. The kids who believe “there’s nothing to do outside” can learn and be encouraged to experience the joy of outdoor play.
Each activity is described in language easy for a 6- to 9-year-old and illustrated with engaging graphics. Younger children may need direction, at least the first time. Large pictures display all the fun to be had. The activities range from 10 minutes to hours and hours of fun. Some require creativity, make-believe or physical exertion but they are all outside. Perfect for rainy days, sunshiny days, even snowy days.
Examples of the 101 activities are:
- Weave a bird’s nest
- Set up a potion lab
- Make nature rubbings
- Build a crawl tunnel
- Hold a mini Olympics
- Build a human sundial
- Make a nature walk bracelet
- Capture animal tracks
- Fly a homemade kite
- Make a rain gauge
- Make a snow maze.
17. Eyes on the Goal (4 for 4)
by: John Coy Release date: Feb 28, 2012 Number of Pages: 192 Find in Library Read Review |
Just before they’re due to start middle school, Diego, Gig, Jackson, and Isaac, four sports-loving friends, all attend the same weeklong soccer camp. Diego is an experienced soccer player, and Gig has a natural ability for the sport he never realized. But Jackson and Isaac are split into another group of players?a group with younger, smaller kids. For the first time, both boys aren’t the stars of their team. In fact, they can’t seem to get a handle on soccer. At the same time, Jackson is having a hard time getting a handle on his mom’s deepening relationship with her boyfriend, and her suggestion that they move in with him. And Gig is worried about his father’s deployment to Afghanistan.
Here is a story about how life, like sports, can be unpredictable, frustrating, and exhilarating. Eyes on the Goal by John Coy is part of the 4 for 4 series, an action-packed middle grade series for young readers about four boys from diverse backgrounds who deal with family, friendship, and school situations.
“Light, enjoyable reading for those downtimes between sports seasons.” ?Booklist
“Coy has created a story of just the right length to keep his fans engaged. It is not necessary to have read Top of the Order to appreciate this one. Hints of fall football in middle school indicate that a third book is to follow.” ?School Library Journal
18. Adventurous Book of Outdoor Games: Classic Fun for Daring Boys and Girls
by: Scott Strother Release date: Aug 01, 2008 Number of Pages: 306 Find in Library Read Review |
A World of Adventure Outside Your Door!
Hidden deep within the most secret of secret chambers was a magical book filled with daring and adventurous games for boys and girls. For years, many feared this book had been lost… until now.
The Adventurous Book of Outdoor Games contains a treasure trove of the best neighborhood games invented by children since the beginning of time. This book is your passkey to a world of secret missions, last-minute victories, and thrilling chases.
More than 100 Great Games Including:
- BOMBARDMENT
- CAPTURE THE FLAG
- FREE FOR ALL DODGEBALL
- BRITISH BULLDOG
- WALL BALL
- INFILTRATION
- TIGER AND LEOPARD
- GHOST IN THE GRAVEYARD
- 500
- MONKEY IN THE MIDDLE
- POISON CIRCLE
- ARMY-NAVY
- TREASURE HUNT
- SOCCER GOLF
- UNTANGLE
- And More!!
19. Face-Off: Top 10 Lists of Everything in Hockey (Sports Illustrated Kids)
by: The Editors of Sports Illustrated Kids Release date: Sep 29, 2015 Number of Pages: 80 Find in Library Read Review |
20. Knot Too Shabby! (Sew Zoey Book 7)
by: Chloe Taylor, Nancy Zhang Release date: Jun 03, 2014 Number of Pages: 177 Find in Library Read Review |
In the seventh book in the Sew Zoey series, it’s almost summer vacation, and Zoey Webber won’t exactly be taking it easy. First she’s going to New York to meet her favorite fashion designer and spend the day at her design studio. Then she’s staying for an action-packed weekend in the city that never sleeps. And the fun doesn’t stop there: she and her friend Priti are going to sleepaway camp for the first time! The camp has canoeing, crafts…and a “no technology” rule. How will Zoey survive six weeks without sewing and blogging?
21. Love and Pollywogs from Camp Calamity
by: Mary Hershey Release date: Jun 14, 2011 Number of Pages: 224 Find in Library Read Review |
Mary Hershey’s third book about fourth grader Effie Maloney is a hilarious Texas adventure, complete with a camp ghost, swim lessons, rescued armadillos, campfires, and cowgirl stew.
Effie has been waiting forEVER for St. Dom’s special fourth-grade camp. Could there be anything more thrilling than an entire week with her two best friends? But when her big sister Maxey (Bosszilla) ends up working there, Camp Oh-So-Perfect turns into Camp Calamity. And Effie has to figure out how to hide the fact that she’s not, um, the greatest swimmer. She can’t even float. But she better learn fast, because she just HAS to be named Outstanding Camper of the Week and win back her family’s good name! (And she is N-O-T homesick. Completely and totally not even.)
From the Hardcover edition.
22. Mom, There’s a Dinosaur in Beeson’s Lake (Secrets of a Lab Rat)
by: Trudi Trueit, Jim Paillot Release date: Feb 09, 2010 Number of Pages: 160 Find in Library Read Review |
23. The Muddy Elk (Lucky Luke’s Hunting Adventures Book 6)
by: Kevin Lovegreen, Margarita Sikorskaia Release date: Feb 07, 2014 Number of Pages: 96 Find in Library Read Review |
24. National Geographic Kids Get Outside Guide: All Things Adventure, Exploration, and Fun!
by: Nancy Honovich, Julie Beer, Richard Louv Release date: Apr 22, 2014 Number of Pages: 160 Find in Library Read Review |
25. Baseball: Play the Winning Way (Sports Illustrated Winner’s Circle Books)
by: Jerry Kindall Release date: May 18, 1993 Number of Pages: 256 Find in Library Read Review |
The keys to improving you hitting, running, fielding, and throwing
How to pitch, catch, and play the infield and outfield
Eight unique batting drills and how to make them work for you
Six plays any serious infielder should know
22 defensive stituations and how your team should handle them
26. DK Eyewitness Books: Sports
by: Tim Hammond Release date: Sep 05, 2005 Number of Pages: 72 Find in Library Read Review |
27. Drawing with Sports Illustrated Kids
by: Anthony Wacholtz, Mike Ray Release date: Oct 01, 2014 Number of Pages: 144 Find in Library Read Review |
28. Jackpot: Book 10 (The Aldo Zelnick Comic Novel Series)
by: Karla Oceanak, Kendra Spanjer Release date: Aug 09, 2016 Number of Pages: 160 Find in Library Read Review |
Their hilarious quest to figure out the bone’s origin and value takes them to the nearby university, the local pawn shop, the famous dino dig site a few hours away, and finally, over spring break, to Dinosaur National Monument.
Meanwhile, Aldo discovers the Indiana Jones movies, writes a book report on Journey to the Center of the Earth, starts in on a jumbo jawbreaker, and tolerates Bee, whose newfound passion for journalism could make or break him.
This tenth installment in an A-to-Z alphabet series also includes a glossary of fun and challenging ?J words,” such as juju, jocular and jinx.
29. The Adventures of Bubba Jones (#2): Time Traveling Through Shenandoah National Park (A National Park Series)
by: Jeff Alt, Hannah Tuohy Release date: Aug 25, 2016 Number of Pages: 200 Find in Library Read Review |
30. Stop The Ball
by: Sarit Peled Release date: Nov 16, 2015 Number of Pages: 30 Find in Library Read Review |
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Best Selling Books for 12 year olds:
- Action & Adventure
- Activities, Crafts & Games
- Animals
- Biographies
- Classics
- Comics & Graphic Novels
- Computers & Technology
- Early Learning
- Education & Reference
- Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths
- History
- Holidays & Celebrations
- Humor
- Literature & Fiction
- Mysteries & Detectives
- Religions
- Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Sports & Outdoors
- Children’s Cookbooks
Recommended Books for 12 year olds:
- Action & Adventure
- Activities, Crafts & Games
- Animals
- Biographies
- Classics
- Comics & Graphic Novels
- Computers & Technology
- Early Learning
- Education & Reference
- Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths
- History
- Holidays & Celebrations
- Humor
- Literature & Fiction
- Mysteries & Detectives
- Religions
- Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Sports & Outdoors
- Children’s Cookbooks
Best Selling Sports & Outdoors Books for:
- 4 Year Olds
- 5 Year Olds
- 6 Year Olds
- 7 Year Olds
- 8 Year Olds
- 9 Year Olds
- 10 Year Olds
- 11 Year Olds
- 12 Year Olds
- Teen & Young Adults
- 3 Year Olds
Recommended Sports & Outdoors Books for:
- 4 Year Olds
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- 12 Year Olds
- Teen & Young Adults
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