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"For some, the fair brings to mind images of rickety rides, fried foods, and carnival games. For others, it's all about crashing cars! Readers of this engaging volume learn all about demolition derbies--the crazy competitions, often held at county and community fairs, in which drivers ram their cars into others until only one vehicle is left running. Accessible text and easy-to-digest fact boxes are paired with closely correlated photographs, encouraging...
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"When it comes to car races, few events come close to being able to offer the excitement and notoriety of the Indianapolis 500. Since 1911, fans and drivers have flocked to Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indiana for this intense event. Written at a low level, this captivating volume gives readers an accessible and in-depth look at this popular event. Attention-grabbing photographs and interesting fact boxes keep even the most reluctant readers engaged,...
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"Lewis Hamilton holds the record for most wins in Formula 1 history-and always in a car with a Mercedes engine! Early in his career, the United Kingdom-born driver became the youngest Formula 1 champion in history at the time-and has been speeding to legendary status ever since. In this book, readers learn about Hamilton's introduction to racing, how he climbed the ranks in F1, and what the future holds for this veteran driver. Full-color photographs...
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"Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen was only 17 years old when he competed in his first race. Though he was the youngest ever, his story shows that today's middle schoolers could be the race car drivers on the world stage in just a few years! This book, written especially with reluctant or struggling readers in mind, guides readers through possible paths they could take to pro-racing success. Including NASCAR, Formula 1, and IndyCar examples, the main...
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