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1) Gran turismo
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Formats
Description
Based on the unbelievable true story of a team of unlikely underdogs, a struggling working-class gamer, a failed former racecar driver, and an idealistic motorsport executive. Together, they risk it all to take on the most elite sport in the world. It is an inspiring, thrilling, and action-packed story that proves that nothing is impossible when you're fueled from within.
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Nintendo and Mario Kart fans ages 5-8 will love to meet Mario, Luigi, and all their friends and foes in this Step 3 Step into Reading level reader as they compete and race to win!"--
Author
Series
Publisher
SportsZone, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Auto racing's best drivers have pushed speeds to thrilling levels for over 100 years. This title explores the achievements of auto racing's greats from Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar, and beyond. The title features exciting stories, engaging photographs, informative sidebars, honorable mentions, a glossary, and an index."--Amazon.com.
Author
Language
English
Description
"Between 1994 and 2022, over 35 interviews were conducted with individuals who knew Bruce McLaren and Denny Hulme. The interviews offer new perspectives on the men behind the machines. This book focuses on the humor, kindness, and competition, especially during the Can-Am series. The interviewees include: Mario Andretti, Sir Jack Brabham, Carroll Shelby, Tony Adamowicz, George Follmer, Brian Redman, and several others" --
Author
Series
Publisher
SportsZone
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This title introduces fans to innovations in the world of auto racing. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a timeline, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Author
Series
Publisher
SportsZone, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"In any of the top auto racing series around the world, a quick decision can be the difference between winning and losing by just fractions of a second. This title introduces readers to all aspects of racing strategy, including the technology and prerace planning that goes into the cars, as well as the on-track decisions made by drivers and teams that decide who emerges victorious. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, an infographic,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"In 2022, Marcus Ericsson won the Indy 500, an incredible feat for a driver who has been racing since age 9 and also having raced in Formula 1 for several years! The Swedish driver has been making his name in IndyCar the past few years with no end in sight! Readers follow Ericsson from his earliest karting days all the way to the finish line of the Indy 500 through achievable text perfect for struggling or reluctant readers. Full-color photographs...
10) Hex Americana
Author
Publisher
Iron Circus Comics
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
In a world populated with monsters, ghouls, witches, magical chickens, ghosts, and regular folks, a wannabe racer and a ghost team up to win the local Grand Prix, with a blossoming romance along the way.--Publisher.
11) Jet dragsters
Author
Series
Publisher
Fly!, an imprint of Abdo Zoom
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
12) Chase Elliott
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Chase Elliott has NASCAR glory in his blood. After all, his dad was a NASCAR champion too! Chase Elliott is at the top of his game, winning the 2022 regular season championship and continues to race for Hendrick Motorsports. In this book, Elliott supporters and new fans learn about his early life, how he got to NASCAR, and what the future holds for him. Full-color photographs complement the accessible main text and fact boxes highlight Elliott's...
13) Demolition derby
Author
Series
Publisher
Fly!, an imprint of Abdo Zoom
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"This title explores demolition derbies and gives information related to their origins, rules, vehicles, and the impact they have on motorsports."--Publisher.
14) Max Verstappen
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"At just 17, Max Verstappen made his debut as a Formula 1 driver. Since then, he's made a big name for himself, topping the F1 rankings and still far from done in his career. In this biography of Verstappen, readers learn how he got his start in F1, his career highlights, and his plans for the future. Complete with full-color photographs of Verstappen through the years, key races, and memorable moments, this volume caters to struggling or reluctant...
15) Motocross
Author
Series
Publisher
Fly!, an imprint of Abdo Zoom
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"This title explores motocross and gives information related to their origins, rules, vehicles, and the impact they have on motorsports."--Publisher.
16) Charles Leclerc
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Charles Leclerc took part in his first Formula 1 race in 2018-but he'd already started making a name for himself as a driver by then. Today, he's one of the top racers in F1 with no signs of slowing down! In this book, readers follow Leclerc through his life and career so far, finding out how he got his start in race cars, about his family, and what his biggest accomplishments have been. Through achievable text and dynamic photographs of Leclerc...
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Race Cars is a children's book about white privilege created to help facilitate tough conversations with their kids about race, privilege and oppression. It tells the story of two best friends, a white car and a black car, that have different experiences and face different rules while entering the same race. This book is important because as early as 6 months, a baby's brain can notice race-based differences, by ages 2 to 4, children can internalize...
18) Lewis Hamilton
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Lewis Hamilton holds the record for most wins in Formula 1 history-and always in a car with a Mercedes engine! Early in his career, the United Kingdom-born driver became the youngest Formula 1 champion in history at the time-and has been speeding to legendary status ever since. In this book, readers learn about Hamilton's introduction to racing, how he climbed the ranks in F1, and what the future holds for this veteran driver. Full-color photographs...
19) The race to the future: 8,000 miles to Paris - the adventure that accelerated the twentieth century
Author
Publisher
Liveright Publishing Corporation
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"An Italian prince and his chauffeur, a French racing driver, a conman and various journalists battle over steep mountain ranges and across the arid vastness of the Gobi Desert. The contestants need teams of helpers to drag their primitive cars up narrow gorges, lift them over rough terrain and float them across rivers. Petrol is almost impossible to find, there are barely any roads, armed bandits and wolves lurk in the forests. Updates on their progress,...
Author
Publisher
Oni Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Based on the true story of the first African American NASCAR champion Wendell Scott, Born Driven is an uplifting tale celebrating the power of persistence and big dreams. Like many other boys, Wendell Scott had a big dream: to become a race car driver. He loved to race anything and everything! Although he faced many difficulties as an African American boy in the South, Wendell had the willpower to overcome these obstacles. Join Wendell Scott for...