demolition derbies

This title explores demolition derbies and gives information related to their origins, rules, vehicles, and the impact they have on motorsports. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Fly! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.

Explores demolition derbies, including the competitions, rules, and more.

A high school rebel who always wins--and possibly a childhood murderer, Rant Casey escapes from his small hometown of Middleton for the big city. He becomes the leader of an urban demolition derby called Party Crashing. On appointed nights participants recognize one another by designated car markings and then stalk and crash into each other. Rant Casey will die a spectacular highway death, after which his friends gather testimony needed to build an oral history of his short, violent life.

Have you ever seen a car crash? How about dozens of car crashes all at the same time? At demolition derbies, you'll see drivers ram their cars into one another until only one car remains moving. Crowds roar and cheer as hoods and doors and other car parts fly through the air. Enter the Dirt and Destruction Sports Zone to learn about the history, gear, rules, strategies, and the top drivers connected to demolition derby. You'll learn: - What makes a great demolition derby vehicle. - How drivers look for hits and avoid getting smashed by other cars. - Who popularized the sport in the United States. - Where the biggest derby took place. Are you into sports? Then get in the zone! Full-Color Photographs, Further Reading, Glossary, Index, Sidebars, Safety Tips, Table of Contents, Websites.

Explains what demolition derbies are, and looks at how people get cars ready to compete in the smash-up sport. Presented in English and Spanish.

Explains what demolition derbys are, and looks at how people get cars ready to compete in the smash-up sport.

High school rebel Buster "Rant" Casey escapes from his small hometown and heads to the city, where he becomes the leader of an urban demolition derby called Party Crashing, which eventually costs Rant his life and brings his friends together to reflect on his legacy.

An introduction to the world of racing, providing information about demolition derbies, covering their history, types, cars, events, and costs, and discussing what it is like to drive in a derby.

Includes a play-by-play account of a demolition derby, descriptions of different types of vehicles used, explanations of various kinds of derbies, and a glossary of terms.

Covers the history of demolition derby competition and types of vehicles, various events, and tactics involved.