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Supercars, race cars, and sports cars all have blazing speed. How do they go so fast? Why do some cars have wings? Learn the answers for yourself and decide which of the fastest cars you'd like to drive.

This title introduces readers to the adventurous sport of auto racing. Readers will discover the sport's unique, must-have safety equipment, from fire-resistant clothing and helmets to HANS devices, SAFER barriers, roll bars, roll cages, and special fuel tanks. Chapters highlight racing history, major racing organizations, the pit crew, and types of race cars and races, including F1, Indy car, Champ Car, stock car, touring car, sprint car, midget...

Drivers buckle in. Cars zoom at mind-blowing speeds. Some go faster than the speed of sound. Learn more about the unique and fascinating racetracks around the world.

A counting book featuring things found at a car race, from one black-and-white checkered flag to twelve reporters. Readers are invited to find hidden numbers on an illustrated activity page.

Sprint cars are all about speed and power. Huge names like Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart used Sprint car racing as a stepping stone to their higher profile divisions. This title takes a close look at the history, the vehicles, the events, and the stars who make Sprint car racing unique. Complete with informative sidebars, a photo diagram, and much more. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint...

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

This title examines the STEM concepts that make auto racing so thrilling. From the physics of drag and the chemistry of fuel to the technology of sensors and the engineering of car engines, chapters bring STEM concepts to life. The title also features sidebars on STEM in action, a glossary, and further resources. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.

"Race cars are made for speed. Readers will zoom through this book to see how race cars are specially designed to move fast and offer peak performance"-- Provided by publisher.

Describes why so many people choose to work in occupations that put their lives on the line.

"Daring and Dangerous: Auto Racers for grades 4-8 introduces young readers to the exciting world of professional auto racing. From NASCAR to Formula 1 and everything in between, the 32 fact- and photo-filled pages of this book offer readers an opportunity to learn about the history of racing and what it takes to be a part of this daring and dangerous sport."-- Amazon.com.