From NPR correspondent Keith O' Brien comes this thrilling Young Readers' edition of the untold story about pioneering women, including Amelia Earhart, who fought to compete against men in the high-stakes national air races of the 1920s and 1930s--and won. In the years between World War I and World War II, airplane racing was one of the most popular sports in America. Thousands of fans flocked to multiday events, and the pilots who competed in these...

"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"--

For anyone who owns or handles horses, this guidebook series is indispensable. In these clear, illustrated references, readers will find everything they need to know to handle, groom, stable, and move horses safely and effectively. Cherry Hill shares her expert advice, tips, and techniques for proper horsekeeping. After all, a well-kept horse is a happy horse! Clear, explanatory photography guides the reader through all the necessary procedures to...

Updated for 2020. Provides a first-hand look at all the different types of motorcycle race tracks.

This book describes motorcycle drag racing, speedway motorcycle racing, sidecar racing (a team sport), off-road racing, motorcycle road racing with different racing events, Enduro racing, and other kinds of racing.

Tom tells all about his bicycle, his ride to work past trucks, cars, and even elephants, and his work as a circus performer.

Illustrations and rhyming text follow dinosaurs as they race against each other in dragsters, then off-road vehicles, and finally stock cars.

Cycling is hugely popular nowadays. Since 2003 more than 100 million bikes have been produced each year, more than twice the amount of cars. And in 2011, more than 741,000 people cycled to work, an increase of 90,000 from 2001. The Splendid Book of the Bicycle is a wide-ranging celebration of the bicycle and cycling, incorporating social history, sport and science. It covers the bicycle's invention and subsequent historical development, stories of...

Helicopters and airplanes arent the only aircraft launching to the skies anymore. Thousands of recreational drones are launched every day. Whether owners make their own drones or buy them, recreational drone use shows no signs of slowing down. Young readers will learn all about these UAVs and the rules those flying them need to follow.

This title introduces the classic American muscle car, the Ford Mustang. Readers will learn about the Mustang's history, models, special features, technical specs, racing career, and prevalence in popular culture. Large dynamic photos, easy-to-read text, a timeline, and infographics put readers in the driver's seat! High-interest sidebars give readers cool facts to share with their friends. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division...