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Books in Speed Machines series

  • Lamborghini

    Julia J Quinlan

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Aug. 15, 2012)
    Since the 1960s, Lamborghini has been associated with making beautifully built, incredibly fast luxury sports cars. Readers will focus on the brands notable designssuch as the Diablos scissor doorsas well as profiling Lamborghinis latest models.
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  • Atvs

    Matt Scheff

    Library Binding (Abdo Publishing, Jan. 1, 2015)
    This title offers readers cool facts about ATVs, including what they're made of, what they can do, and how they are used. The title also includes a photo diagram, glossary, and an additional resources section. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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  • Hovercraft

    Matt Scheff

    Library Binding (Abdo Publishing, Jan. 1, 2015)
    This title offers readers cool facts about hovercrafts, including what they're made of, what they can do, and how they are used. The title also a photo diagram, glossary, and an additional resources section. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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  • Lamborghini

    Julia J Quinlan

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 15, 2012)
    Since the 1960s, Lamborghini has been associated with making beautifully built, incredibly fast luxury sports cars. Readers will focus on the brands notable designssuch as the Diablos scissor doorsas well as profiling Lamborghinis latest models.
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  • Snowmobiles

    Matt Scheff

    Library Binding (Abdo Publishing, Jan. 1, 2015)
    This title offers readers cool facts about snowmobiles, including what they're made of, what they can do, and how they are used. The title also includes a photo diagram, glossary, and an additional resources section. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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  • Alfa Romeo

    Julia J. Quinlan

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 10, 2012)
    The Alfa Romeo company has been building sporty cars for more than a century. This volume profiles its most notable classic models—such as the Spider featured in the movie The Graduate—as well as the latest models on the road today. Color photographs and comparison charts will help readers understand the features of each model as well as appreciate each model’s unique design.
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  • Aston Martin

    Julia J Quinlan

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, July 15, 2013)
    The DB 5 was immortalized by James Bond, and Aston Martins sports cars have been treasured by high-performance fans ever since. Readers will learn about this companys storied history, sports cars, and what aspects make a sports car a super car. The automakers best-loved models, as well as the growing development of more compact city cars are covered in accessible text. Young gear-heads will love the stat boxes provided for each model.
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  • Dirt Bikes

    Matt Scheff

    Library Binding (Abdo Publishing, Jan. 1, 2015)
    This title offers readers cool facts about dirt bikes, including what they're made of, what they can do, and how they are used. The title also includes a photo diagram, glossary, and an additional resources section. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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  • Lotus

    Julia J. Quinlan

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, July 15, 2013)
    British automaker Lotus is known for both its racing models and its street model cars. Readers will compare and contrast these two types of cars through chapters that profile both types. Chapters cover the history of this brand, its most famous models, and take a look at the re-launch of the beloved Esprit model. Young fans will learn more from a stat rundown chart for each profiled model.
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  • Corvette

    Julia J. Quinlan

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 10, 2012)
    The Chevrolet Corvette has been around since the 195s. It is so well known for its speed and reliability that it is used as an Indy 5 pace car. This volume profiles each of the Corvette’s six generations, which shows the evolution the model has undergone, while remaining at its core one of America’s favorite sports cars.
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  • Maserati

    Julia J Quinlan

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, July 15, 2013)
    Maserati built its reputation on creating high-performing and elegant cars. Readerss will learn the history behind these renowned Italian sports cars and will gain an understanding of the elements that make sports cars perform. Profiles include models ranging from the historic 3500 GT of the 1950s to todays grand tourers. Stat boxes present each featured model's impressive numbers.
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  • Indy Cars

    Matt Scheff

    Library Binding (Abdo Publishing, Jan. 1, 2015)
    This title offers readers cool facts about Indy cars, including what they're made of, what they can do, and how they are used. The title also includes a photo diagram, glossary, and an additional resources section. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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