automobiles, racing

Highlights a collection of exceptionally fast trucks from Les Shockley's Shockwave which can go 376 mph to a school bus that can go as fast as 367 mph. Features statistical information for each truck including top speed, thrust, price, and how quickly it can go from zero to 100 mph. Includes a glossary and color photographs.

Provides an close-up look at race cars, featuring fold-out, full-size photographs and information on how race cars are built, how drivers stay safe,and what it like to be behind the wheel.

"Let Mechanic Mike show you his favorite speedsters. Discover the awesome velocity of some of the world's most amazing speed machines"--P. [4] of cover.

"Learn about the history of auto racing and find out what it takes to make it in this exciting career field."--.

Hiding secrets from her family that expects her to be perfect, Rachel Young falls in love with Isaiah Walker, a foster youth who hides his own secrets until their shared love for street racing puts their lives in jeopardy.

"Learn about the history of auto racing and find out what it takes to make it in this exciting career field."--Provided by publisher.

"Use math to solve problems about various famous races and drivers, all while learning race car facts"--.

Explores the scientific principles behing auto racing, and examines acceleration, kinetics, torque and velocity.

Brief text and color photographs introduce some of the different kinds of modified cars used in drag racing.

"This photo-illustrated book for early readers describes the parts of race cars that help it go fast and win races"--.