running

In this energetic and ever-so-fun nonfiction picture book about the world's most famous race, readers follow runners from all over the world as they stretch, make their playlist, eat a spaghetti dinner, and then pound, pound, pound through the five boroughs of New York City, all the way to the finish line.

"Azari's life has been split in two and the halves are as different as lemons and mangoes. She and her mother fled for their lives to Ireland, where they live in a bleak Direct Provision [center]. They long for their own hot, vibrant country. But to go back would mean certain death. When Azari runs she feels strong and free. But Azarai has secrets--and she is still running for her life"--Provided by publisher.

High school senior Scottie O'Doul searches for the truth behind the deadly car crash that claimed the lives of her twin sister and the high school football coach.

Three little chicks run through the sunshine and rain to explore the world together.

"Ghost, a naturally talented runner and troublemaker, is recruited for an elite middle school track team. He must stay on track, literally and figuratively, to reach his full potential"--.

Determined to be a top runner at annual Fun Run, Miles creates a health regime to boost his endurance, but on the big day, he notices Carson struggling to keep going, forcing Miles to decide what winning really means to him.

"When the worsening pandemic forces schools to close temporarily, Kikuzato and the other members of the track and field club must find creative ways to keep up their training. The anticipation of his new custom running prosthesis is more than enough to motivate Kikuzato, but his excitement is undercut by the presence of his father, now working from home. Will being in close quarters bring father and son together or drive them even further apart?!"--Back cover.

The students in Mr. Grizley's class are supposed to set goals for themselves, and Chad puts down that he will run to the top of a local hill--but when it comes time to actually do it, he starts doubting his ability to actually accomplish the feat.

"Ghost, a naturally talented runner and troublemaker, is recruited for an elite middle school track team. He must stay on track, literally and figuratively, to reach his full potential"--Provided by publisher.

Feeling bad about last year's Field Day, in which her slow running cost the relay team a victory, Nancy, who enjoys using fancy words, finds herself facing another Field Day and another relay race with a mean classmate.