Here are the top 30 sports & outdoors books for 11 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? (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Who Was…?)
by: Gail Herman, Ted Hammond Release date: Feb 05, 2015 Number of Pages: 112 Find in Library Read Review |
2. Catching the Moon: The Story of a Young Girl’s Baseball Dream
by: Crystal Hubbard, Randy Duburke Release date: Jun 30, 2010 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
Now in paperback, the true story of Marcenia Lyle, an African American girl who grew up to become “Toni Stone,” the first woman to play for a professional baseball team
One day in the 1930s, Marcenia and the boys she plays ball with learn that Gabby Street, a famous baseball manager, is scouting children for a baseball summer camp sponsored by the St. Louis Cardinals. Eager to earn a spot, Marcenia plays her best, but is discouraged when Mr. Street tells her there are no girls in his camp. Convinced that baseball is her destiny, Marcenia won’t give up, ultimately proving her skill and passion to Mr. Street and her dubious parents.
3. Babe Ruth and the Baseball Curse (Totally True Adventures): How the Red Sox Curse Became a Legend . . . (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))
by: David A. Kelly, Tim Jessell Release date: Apr 14, 2010 Number of Pages: 114 Find in Library Read Review |
From the Trade Paperback edition.
4. DK Reader Level 3 WWE: Kofi Kingston (DK READERS)
by: BradyGames Release date: May 02, 2011 Number of Pages: 48 Find in Library Read Review |
Learn all about WWE Superstar, Kofi Kingston. Kofi Kingston is one of WWE’s most popular Superstars. Discover the ins and outs of his rise to prominence, his biggest rivalries and alliances, his finishing moves, nicknames, signature taunts, and managers!
5. Doonsey’s Beach Adventure: the Great Rescue (Doonsey’s Adventures Book 1)
by: Rhonda Paglia, Rhonda Paglia Release date: Apr 26, 2014 Number of Pages: 54 Find in Library Read Review |
6. At the Lake
by: Geoff Laughton Release date: Feb 26, 2015 Number of Pages: 190 Find in Library Read Review |
Shane Martinelli and William Houghton come from very different backgrounds. They meet at a high-end summer camp in the Adirondacks, where Shane works as a lifeguard to earn some money and begin saving for college. William is one of the guests, and he doesn’t want to be there. As far as William knows, his father only dumped him at the camp so he could spend time with his latest mistress. When Shane figures out William can’t swim, he offers to teach him. William enthusiastically responds, but when an unexpected storm blows in, William is caught in the water and Shane comes to his rescue. They barely reach shore before lightning strikes the dock?close enough to damage Shane’s hearing.
The following summer both boys return to the camp. Shane doesn’t let his use of hearing aids stand in his way. William is now a counselor-in-training. The attraction between them is undeniable, but how can they possibly make it work? Once camp is over, a week at William’s family home in the Hamptons will determine if the love that bloomed at the lake can survive in the real world.
7. DK Reader Level 2 WWE: Hornswoggle (DK READERS)
by: BradyGames Release date: Jun 20, 2011 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
Learn all about WWE Superstar, Hornswoggle. Hornswoggle is one of WWE’s most popular Superstars. Discover the ins and outs of his rise to prominence, his biggest rivalries and alliances, his finishing moves, nicknames, signature taunts, and managers!
8. Calvin Coconut: Man Trip
by: Graham Salisbury, Jacqueline Rogers Release date: Mar 13, 2012 Number of Pages: 144 Find in Library Read Review |
9. Camp Omigosh
by: Wade Bradford Release date: May 31, 2015 Number of Pages: 348 Find in Library Read Review |
10. 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.
11. The World’s Best Street & Yard Games
by: Glen Vecchione Release date: Mar 01, 1990 Number of Pages: 128 Find in Library Read Review |
12. 101 Things to Do Outside: Loads of fantastically fun reasons to get up, get out, and get active!
by: Creative Team of Weldon Owen Release date: Mar 01, 2016 Number of Pages: 144 Find in Library Read Review |
From animal tracking and survival skills to using a compass and growing vegetables, 101 Things to Do Outside is the perfect guide for young explorers and aspiring adventurers longing for a taste of the great outdoors. Right outside your front door, there’s a world bursting with adventures just waiting to be explored. This pocket-sized book is overflowing with things to try, do, learn, and remember (plus it has a handy checklist!). Includes helpful step-by-step illustrations and plenty of activities and lessons. Actvities include: Outdoor games such as beach basketball and giant chess; Outdoor art projects such as build a hammock and making bark rubbings; Outdoor nature activities such as bug hunting and fossil hunting; Outdoor gardening activities such as planting a boot garden and creating an herb window box; Outdoor exploring activities such as cooking on a campfire and sending message with a flashlight. The fourth installment of the 101 Things series encourages children to step away from the computer screen and experience nature firsthand from their very own backyards.
13. At the Plate with…Ken Griffey Jr. (Matt Christopher Sports Bio Bookshelf)
by: Matt Christopher Release date: Apr 01, 1997 Number of Pages: 144 Find in Library Read Review |
14. Ice Dancing
by: Nicholas Walker Release date: Sep 01, 2019 Number of Pages: 134 Find in Library Read Review |
15. J. J. Watt (Amazing Athletes)
by: Jon M. Fishman Release date: Aug 01, 2014 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
16. Sterling Biographies®: Babe Ruth: Legendary Slugger
by: David Fischer Release date: Apr 06, 2010 Number of Pages: 128 Find in Library Read Review |
Making legends and leaving people awestruck: that’s what Babe Ruth was all about. More than 70 years after he swung his bat for the final time, ?the Sultan of Swat” remains baseball’s greatest player. Find out about:
– His troubled childhood?including a period in reform school
– How he got his legendary nickname
– How he always tried to be an inspiration to children
– His record-breaking plays
– The curse of the Babe that haunted the Boston Red Sox for so many years
This biography really hits one home!
17. Imagine That: A Child’s Guide to Yoga
by: Kenneth K. Cohen, Joan Hyme Release date: Jul 15, 2002 Number of Pages: 46 Find in Library Read Review |
18. Crinkleroot’s Guide to Walking in Wild Places
by: Jim Arnosky, Jim Arnosky Release date: Sep 30, 1990 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
19. Sports (Eyewitness Books)
by: Tim Hammond Release date: Jan 01, 1989 Number of Pages: 63 Find in Library Read Review |
20. Fastball Fari: A Novel
by: Michael John Cruit Release date: Aug 08, 2014 Number of Pages: 262 Find in Library Read Review |
21. Full Count: A Baseball Number Book
by: Brad Herzog, Bruce Langton Release date: Aug 01, 2009 Number of Pages: 40 Find in Library Read Review |
22. Game Changer: John McLendon and the Secret Game
by: John Coy, Randy Duburke Release date: Oct 01, 2015 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
Discover the true story of how in 1944, Coach John McLendon orchestrated a secret game between the best players from a white college and his team from the North Carolina College of Negroes. At a time of widespread segregation and rampant racism, this illegal gathering changed the sport of basketball forever.
23. I Am #8: Roberto Clemente
by: Jim Gigliotti Release date: Jul 30, 2013 Number of Pages: 128 Find in Library Read Review |
A unique hero, Roberto Clemente is not only famous for his impressive baseball career, but also for his generous humanitarian efforts. Nearly 40 years ago, the same year he swung his 3,000th major league baseball hit, he died in an airplane accident on his way to deliver aid to earthquake victims. His heroics on the field earned him a place in the National Baseball Hall of Fame, the first Latin American to be granted access. Just in time for Hispanic heritage month, learn all about this legend’s life from his inspiring beginnings to his tragic end. This book will feature a full-color illustrated cover, one-color illustrations throughout, a detailed time line, introductions to other notable people from the story, a map, sidebars, and a top-ten list of important things to know about Roberto Clemente.
24. Jesse Owens
by: Carole Boston Weatherford, Eric Velasquez Release date: Dec 26, 2006 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
Jesse Owens grew up during the time of Jim Crow laws, but segregation never slowed him down. After setting world records for track in high school and college, he won a slot on the 1936 U.S. Olympic team. That year, the Olympics were in Berlin, then controlled by the Nazis, and Hitler was certain they would be a chance to prove to the world that Aryans were superior to all other races. But the triumph of Jesse’s will helped him run through any barrier, winning four gold medals and the hearts of millions, setting two world records, and proving the Nazi dictator unmistakably wrong.
The story of Jesse Owens comes alive for young readers with Carole Boston Weatherford’s award-winning free verse poetry. Eric Velasquez tackles this challenging subject with the use of pastels for the first time in twenty years-a technique that is both heart-stopping and immediate.
25. Shawn Michaels (Pwl) (Pro Wrestling Legends)
by: Stephen Cicciarelli Release date: Aug 01, 2001 Number of Pages: 64 Find in Library Read Review |
26. Second Term at Trebizon (The Trebizon Boarding School Series)
by: Anne Digby Release date: Jan 28, 2016 Number of Pages: 192 Find in Library Read Review |
Join Rebecca and her friends at Trebizon, perfect for fans of Enid Blyton’s Malory Towers and St Clare’s.
It’s only the start of Rebecca Mason’s second term at Trebizon School, and she is already caught between her two closest friends. Why is Tish trying to stop Sue from becoming the captain of the hockey team? And why is she suddenly so keen for Sue to concentrate on the music scholarship? Can Rebecca solve the mystery of Tish’s strange behaviour, or will the friendship be ruined forever?
The second exciting book in the classic Trebizon series.
‘As warm and comforting as a cup of cocoa, the Trebizon books are a real treat.’ Katherine Woodfine, author of The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow
27. The Wham-O Hacky Sack Handbook: The Tips & Tricks for Becoming an Expert Shredder!
by: Jacqueline Sach Release date: Jul 01, 2008 Number of Pages: 78 Find in Library Read Review |
An international phenomenon, Hacky Sack™ sells in the millions each year. Now true fans and would-be Hacky Sack athletes alike can get in the game with this 64-page spiral bound instructional book and hour-long DVD, plus the footbag. Beginning with the basics, the book and DVD walk new players through all the techniques and moves they need to become super shredders. Before long, novices will become experts, having mastered the more challenging techniques you need to hang with the champions. Competitors will also enjoy the great resource section on clubs, organizations, and tournaments around the world.
28. Twice as Good: The Story of William Powell and Clearview, the Only Golf Course Designed, Built, and Owned by an African American
by: Richard Michelson, Eric Velasquez Release date: Jan 15, 2012 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
29. Ultimate Explorer Guide for Kids
by: Justin Miles Release date: Jul 30, 2015 Number of Pages: 96 Find in Library Read Review |
Ultimate Explorer Guide for Kids presents straightforward advice on what every explorer must know if they are to survive the most daunting challenges the world has to offer. The ultimate adventures are gleaned from the author’s travels around the world. He packs every page with the priceless knowledge he has gained over the years.
Features include:
- “Watch Out!” warnings and danger alerts
- “What To Wear” checklists
- “How To” advice (such as how to spear a fish)
- Equipment essentials (like anti-leech socks)
- “Did You Know” sidebars describing the animals adventurers may encounter
- Interesting facts, such as the experiences of record-breaking explorers, like British explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes who cut off the tops of his own fingers in a vise rather than endure the pain of frostbite for one more minute
- Explorer Q+A’s, where the author describes his own lifetime of exploring
- Author Q+A’s.
Ultimate Explorer Guide for Kids is no replacement for the real thing but quite possibly it will inspire would-be explorers to dream about their own adventures in the not-so-distant future.
30. When Grandma Gatewood Took a Hike
by: Michelle Houts, Erica Magnus Release date: Sep 15, 2016 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
In When Grandma Gatewood Took a Hike, Michelle Houts brings us the first children’s book about her feat, which she accomplished without professional gear or even a tent. Houts chronicles the spirit of a seasoned outdoorswoman and mother of eleven whose grit and determination helped her to hike over two thousand miles. Erica Magnus’s vibrant illustrations capture the wild animals, people from all walks of life, and unexpected challenges that this strong-willed woman encountered on the journey she initially called a “lark.”
Children ages 4–10 will delight in this narrative nonfiction work as they accompany Emma Gatewood on the adventure of a lifetime and witness her transformation from grandmother to hiking legend, becoming “Grandma” to all.
Best Selling Books for 11 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
- Science, Nature & How It Works
- Sports & Outdoors
- Children’s Cookbooks
Recommended Books for 11 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
- Science, Nature & How It Works
- 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
- 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
Last updated: Monday, December 5, 2016 8:56 AM