automobiles, racing

Briefly describes some hot rods one might see.

Photographs, illustrations, and text looks at the safety gear worn by drivers, pit crews, and track personnel, what causes accidents, and how car designers and safety engineers focus on driver survival in a crash.

Full-color illustrated photographs that describe some of the world's fastest, toughest, and biggest modes of transportation including mountain trains and steam locomotives, jumbo jet and rescue helicopter, a Lamborghini and a pink Cadillac, and bullet trains.

Describes cars designed for racing and the different types of car races in which they are driven.

Photographic examination of race cars like the Formula I, dragster, and other speed vehicles, with facts about how they work and what they do.

A look at race cars, describing the Lamborghini Miura, Mercedes SLS AMG, Shelby Tuatara, and others.

Designed to help parents and children enjoy building a simple Boy Scouts Pinewood Derby car together, especially if they have no woodworking skills. Photo-illustrated step-by-step instructions, materials lists, and patterns make the process easy to understand.

Featuring photos, statistics and top tech facts, this book explores the fastest super cars in the world. Vibrant design and easy-to-read helps reluctant readers.

Surveys the world of race cars, from their early years to the cars and races of today.

Contains illustrations, photographs, specifications, and descriptions of thirteen racing cars, including Bugatti Type 35, Ford GT40, Indy Car, Corvette CS-R, and others.