An introduction to Indy cars that covers their history and design, and provides fun facts.

Climb into the cabs of the world's fastest trucks. They may be big, but these machines can really move! Roar off in the three jet engines of the Shockwave powered to 376 mph (605 km/h)! Ride in the Banks Sidewinder Dodge Dakota, which set a world record at 217 mph (349 km/h)! Go off-roading in the fastest off-road terrain conqueror, the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor. Colorful illustrations capture these swift, powerful beasts on the road and off, while interesting...

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.

"Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to race cars through simple, predictable text and related photos"--

"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"--

"Read about open-wheel race cars, the drivers, and the races they compete in, such as Formula One and the IZOD IndyCar Series"--Provided by publisher.

"In Formula 1 Cars, early readers will go to the racetrack and learn about Formula 1 cars, their drivers, and how these fast cars win F1 races. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover the unique features of these cars. A picture diagram labels the parts of a Formula 1 car, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about Formula 1 cars online using our safe...

Offers information on using everyday household objects to create working racecar models.

Dylan and Robby do everything together, but when they're at race camp, they're given different partners for the big challenge of building a stock car. Dylan is secretly pleased--he's a little sick of know-it-all Robby--until he mets his new partner, Joe, and wonders how he can build the best race car and beat Robby when his partner is a girl.

From high-speed trains to hydroplanes and dragsters, readers will learn about the fastest vehicles in the world. Readers will have an up-close look at the fastest cars, trains, bikes and more. Fact boxes and full-color images of vehicles in action will entice fast vehicle enthusiasts.