automobile racing

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automobile racing

The picture world of racing cars

1989
Surveys different types of race cars, the skills needed to drive Grand prix cars, and the challenges of driving on the race car circuit.

Racing cars

2005
Presents a number of illustrated photographs and interesting facts and figures about racing cars including the fastest cars, the early days of auto racing, the Indy 500 race, design technology, and racing records.

At speed

up close and personal with the people, places, and fans of NASCAR
2000
A behind-the-scenes look at NASCAR stock car racing that covers the drivers, speedways, fans, and important issues within the sport.

Martha go, go, goes green!

2013
Martha and Helen decide to enter Wagstaff City's Go Green Go-Cart race, so they do some research and visit the junkyard to find what they need to build a solar-powered cart.

Here lies the librarian

2006
Fourteen-year-old Eleanor "Peewee" McGrath, a tomboy and automobile enthusiast, discovers new possibilities for her future after the 1914 arrival in her small Indiana town of four young librarians.

Demolition derby

2000
Surveys the history of demolition derby competition and types of vehicles, various events, and tactics involved.

Crashes & collisions

1997
Describes some of the most famous crashes and collisions in auto-racing history, from 1909 to 1996.

Behind the wheel

1995
The reader's decisions control the course of an adventure in which a gambling syndicate tries to influence the outcome of a Swiss auto race.

Racing cars

1990
Explains how a racing car works and describes different types of racing cars, the race circuit, and cars of the future.

NASCAR in the driver's seat

2008
Explores the science behind NASCAR racing, discussing the math and science knowledge drivers and pit crew workers need in order to succeed in the sport.

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