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2) Formula 1
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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 Italys Monza.
3) Race Day!
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Photographs and text take readers inside the action at a race car competition.
5) Race cars
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"This photo-illustrated book for early readers describes the parts of race cars that help it go fast and win races"--
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"Second only to the National Football League, NASCAR is insanely popular among television viewers. NASCAR is also one of the most attended single-day sporting events in the world. This title takes a close look at the history, the vehicles, the events, and the stars who make NASCAR racing unique. Complete with informative sidebars, a photo diagram, and much more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Provided by the publisher....
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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.
8) Motocross
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"This title explores motocross and gives information related to their origins, rules, vehicles, and the impact they have on motorsports."--Publisher.
10) NASCAR racing
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This exciting book provides an overview of NASCAR racing, from the sport's beginnings to the equipment racers use. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading.
13) Demolition derby
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"For some, the fair brings to mind images of rickety rides, fried foods, and carnival games. For others, it's all about crashing cars! Readers of this engaging volume learn all about demolition derbies--the crazy competitions, often held at county and community fairs, in which drivers ram their cars into others until only one vehicle is left running. Accessible text and easy-to-digest fact boxes are paired with closely correlated photographs, encouraging...
15) Sports cars
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Discusses sports car racing and how it differs from other kinds of auto racing and describes various sports cars.
18) Pettys
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This is a story about fathers and sons and cars -a story about racing, and how it binds each generation to the next.
19) Racing cars
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Outlines the changes in automobile racing, race cars, and racing rules from the late 1800's to the present.
20) Race cars
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Presents information about race cars, including the different types of cars, the tracks where the races are held, and the safety measures taken to prevent injuries to drivers.