For those who want something a little rougher than the paved road, dirt track racing might be just the thing. This fascinating book covers all the basics of this wild and rowdy motorsport, from its interesting history to the unique vehicles involved in the events. The exciting and high-interest topic appeals to readers of many levels, even those who may normally be reluctant to pick up a book. Colorful photographs and concise text guide readers in...

"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...

Trucks and tractors have a lot of practical purposes, but they also have some fun ones. Readers of this thrilling volume will learn all about the exciting events that happen at truck and tractor pulls.

Sections of Information on space travel are interspersed throughout this science fiction adventure: In the year 2098, five school children have won an international competition to visit outer space and journey to the distant star system of Alpha Centauri on the spaceship Argo to find a new home. But right from the start things don't go according to plan -- conflict, malfunctions, mistrust, and running out of fuel all get in the way of trying to enter...