Books in Torque: Cool Rides series

Rally cars are race cars that are also street legal. They are raced over long-distances by two-member teams consisting of a driver and a navigator. Readers will learn about the history of rally cars, the huge courses on which they race, and the unique format of their races.

Describes the history of monster truck vehicles and their use in competitions and auto shows.

Trucks equipped with four-wheel drive are able to travel over many difficult kinds of terrain. Readers will explore the history of 4x4 trucks and the technology that makes it possible for them to travel almost anywhere.

"Full color photography accompanies engaging information about Tuner Cars. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about Indy cars. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the history of lowriders, how car enthusiasts convert traditional automobiles into lowriders, and their use in competitions and car shows.

"Amazing photography acoompanies engaging information about Rally Cars . The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for readers in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

"Amazing photography acoompanies engaging information about Hot Rods. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for readers in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

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"Amazing photography acoompanies engaging information about Hydroplanes. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for readers in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces dragsters and discusses what they look like, their history, and how they race.

Concept cars are made to introduce new ideas and designs. They are first shown to the public at car shows. Young readers will learn about the history of concept cars, how concept cars are designed, and how they are displayed at car shows.