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"Engaging images accompany information about Indy cars. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"-- Provided by publisher.

"Indy cars are all about speed. From the methanol-powered engine to the wings and pointed nose, each part of an Indy car helps it race faster. Don't let anything slow you down as you read all about the cars of the famous Indy 500 race."-- Provided by publisher.

Car racing is one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States. This book will give kids an inside-and-out look at how race cars are built for speed.

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

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to race cars. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"-- Provided by publisher.

The cars that speed around Grand Prix tracks every weekend are some of the most technologically advanced machines on Earth. Formula One Racing Cars takes readers inside the cars to show how they function on the track, how they have changed over the years, and the ever-improving safety measures designed to protect drivers as they race at high speeds.

Jump behind the wheel of the swiftest automobiles, both on and off the race track. Burn up the tarmac in cars that top 763 mph (1,228 km/h)! These streamlined supercars blast off the page in true-to-life illustrations alongside fascinating facts.

"Explains the history of Indy Car racing and the how-to of the sport"--Provided by publisher.

"In this engaging title, young readers learn about the moving form of energy that is motion! The relationship of mass and acceleration is explained, as are the forces of downforce, updraft, friction, inertia, centripetal force, and the role of aerodynamics in managing these forces. These properties are illustrated by the running of car races. Colorful infographics make internal combustion, mass and acceleration, and centripetal force easily accessible,...

Formula 1 is the top open-wheel racing series in the world. Its exciting history includes daring drivers, celebrated teams, and dangerous tracks. Today, fans all over the world eagerly watch F1 stars like Sebastian Vettel race through the twists and turns of famous tracks, such the street course of Monte Carlo and Italy's Monza. F1 teams and manufacturers are continually looking for ways to make this exciting sport even more exhilarating, with the...