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As he did in his smash success, Vintage and Historic Stock Cars, Craft has filled this new book with fascinating histories of some of the most significant stock cars ever to battle on the highbanks and short tracks of NASCAR. His detailed accounts of the cars and their builders, tuners, and drivers are accompanied by beautiful color photography, most of which show cars that are faithfully restored. Readers are treated to the compelling stories behind these famous cars, some built by legendary craftsmen like Holman & Moody and others raced by champions such as Richard Petty.
"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about stock cars. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
Speed, danger, and intense competition-these are just a few elements that make stock car racing such a popular sport. See powerful stock cars close up and learn how racing teams build them for speed and safety.
Stock cars race around tracks at 200 miles per hour. This book examines what makes top speeds possible, how the drivers stay safe inside the cars, and the history of these racing vehicles. Buckle up for an exciting ride with this title for struggling readers!
Offers readers a close-up look at stock cars. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, labeled diagrams, and a "How It Works" feature, the book provides a thrilling overview of this exciting vehicle.
Racing Soap Box Derby Stock Cars by John A. Torres Pdf
Can a person race a car without an engine? You sure can. With the help of gravity and unique car design, soap box derby stock car drivers get to experience the thrill of the race. In 1914, Charlie Chaplain's movie "The Kid Auto Races at Venice" exposed Americans to the sport of soap box derby racing. Kids began racing cars whenever they could. When a newspaper photographer organized a race in 1933, the sport really took off. Readers learn about the races, heroes, scandals, and intense competition in this sport for kids and teens. A glossary, color photographs, and fact boxes round out this exciting book.
Fast Food, Stock Cars, and Rock 'n' Roll by George O. Carney Pdf
The only anthology of its kind, this collection brings together classic and recent essays by thirteen leading geographers exploring American popular culture. The essays examine music, food, sports, politics, architecture, clothing, and religion within the context of five themes of cultural geography: region, diffusions, ecology, integration, and landscape. A list of suggested readings follows each section. Fast Food, Stock Cars, and Rock-n-Roll is an excellent text for introductory courses, appealing to students through its discussion of such topics as "grunge" rock, fast food, and blue jeans.