Superfast Stock Car Racing

by Beth Bence Reinke

Overview

Enter the thrilling world of stock car racing! Readers will discover the history of stock car racing, what a typical race day looks like, who the hottest racers are, and more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781541587403
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	01/01/2020
Series:	Extreme Speed (Lerner T Sports)
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	558,922
Product dimensions:	6.30(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile:	760L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Nascar's Roots 4

Chapter 2 The Racing Machine 10

Chapter 3 The Crew Behind the Car 18

Chapter 4 It's Race Day! 24

Stock Car Family Tree 29

Glossary 30

Further Information 31

Index 32

Editorial Reviews

"Young researchers will gain much from this streamlined set. Each book speeds into the history of racing as well as the process of preparing for and competing in the races. Formula 1 cars have such specific guidelines that even the driver's weight is regulated—they can't weigh less than 176 pounds or the vehicle will be too light. Going far beyond the simple descriptions of racing, these books describe how the cars are built, how they've evolved, and the electronic components that give drivers incredible control. Protective gear is described for all, but it is particularly emphasized for motorcycle racers as they crash frequently and have no other protection. 'Profiles in Speed' introduce readers to famous racers like Jimmie Johnson and Nico Rosberg. The clean layout with minimal sidebars is inviting for older readers using these books for research purposes. VERDICT A recommended first purchase."—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

From the Publisher

04/01/2020

Gr 2–5—Young researchers will gain much from this streamlined set. Each book speeds into the history of racing as well as the process of preparing for and competing in the races. Formula 1 cars have such specific guidelines that even the driver's weight is regulated—they can't weigh less than 176 pounds or the vehicle will be too light. Going far beyond the simple descriptions of racing, these books describe how the cars are built, how they've evolved, and the electronic components that give drivers incredible control. Protective gear is described for all, but it is particularly emphasized for motorcycle racers as they crash frequently and have no other protection. "Profiles in Speed" introduce readers to famous racers like Jimmie Johnson and Nico Rosberg. The clean layout with minimal sidebars is inviting for older readers using these books for research purposes. VERDICT A recommended first purchase.

School Library Journal