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Books in The Checkered Flag series

  • Nascar Racing

    Paul Challen

    Paperback (Powerkids Pr, Feb. 3, 2015)
    NASCAR is one of today’s hottest sports. This book gives readers a close an up-close look at everything that makes this sport exciting, competitive, thrilling, and even dangerous. Beginning with NASCAR’s history, the text examines how the sport has evolved, the men and women who work in the pit and behind the wheel, and interesting facts about the extreme races that are broadcast around the world. The text includes tips for readers to get involved and a graphic organizer of NASCAR’s recognizable flags. Sidebars and “Fast Fact” fact boxes provide opportunities for additional learning.
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  • NASCAR Racing

    Paul Challen

    Hardcover (PowerKids Press, Jan. 1, 2015)
    NASCAR is one of todays hottest sports. This book gives readers a close an up-close look at everything that makes this sport exciting, competitive, thrilling, and even dangerous. Beginning with NASCARs history, the text examines how the sport has evolved, the men and women who work in the pit and behind the wheel, and interesting facts about the extreme races that are broadcast around the world. The text includes tips for readers to get involved and a graphic organizer of NASCARs recognizable flags. Sidebars and Fast Fact fact boxes provide opportunities for additional learning.
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  • Formula 1 Racing

    Paul Challen

    Paperback (Powerkids Pr, Feb. 3, 2015)
    Formula 1 racing—or F1, for short—is a popular racing sport enjoyed around the world. This book offers an insider’s look at F1 racing, covering the history of the sport, the excitement of Grand Prix races, and the stunning cars that make Formula 1 one of the top five spectator sports in the world. Readers will learn how points are calculated, how famous drivers have made history, and how they can get involved. This text also features a graphic organizer of the flags used in F1 racing, “Fast Fact” fact boxes, and informative sidebars.
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  • Motorcycle Racing

    Billie B. Brooklyn

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 1, 2015)
    Provides the history of motorcycle racing and information on different types of races, including motocross, supercross, and track racing.
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  • Bicycle Racing

    Paul Challen

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 1, 2015)
    Provides the history of bicycle racing and information on different types of races, including stage races, team races, and BMX supercross.
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  • Kart Racing

    Paul Challen

    Paperback (Powerkids Pr, Feb. 3, 2015)
    Kart racing isn’t just a ride in an amusement park go-kart—it’s an extreme racing sport not for the faint of heart! Readers will learn about all aspects of the open-wheel racing sport, from when it began, how the cars are constructed, and how drivers tackle the four different kinds of tracks. “Fast Fact” fact boxes and sidebars cover safety tips and famous moments in the sport’s history. The text concludes with tips for how young people can get involved.
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  • Formula 1 Racing

    Paul Challen

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Jan. 1, 2015)
    Formula 1 racing—or F1, for short—is a popular racing sport enjoyed around the world. This book offers an insider’s look at F1 racing, covering the history of the sport, the excitement of Grand Prix races, and the stunning cars that make Formula 1 one of the top five spectator sports in the world. Readers will learn how points are calculated, how famous drivers have made history, and how they can get involved. This text also features a graphic organizer of the flags used in F1 racing, “Fast Fact” fact boxes, and informative sidebars.
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  • Sports Car Racing

    Billie B. Brooklyn

    Paperback (Powerkids Pr, Feb. 3, 2015)
    The exciting world of sports car racing is covered in this book, an age-appropriate look at a motorsport that’s gaining popularity all over the world. Readers will learn about Grand Touring models, touring models, and prototypes, and how each kind of sports car brings something unique to the sport. The body text, “Fast Fact” fact boxes, and sidebars cover the history of the sport, its rules, action in the pit crew, famous drivers, exciting racing, and how readers can start to participate. The text concludes with a graphic organizer of the flags seen at sports car racing events.
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  • Motorcycle Racing

    Billie B. Brooklyn

    Paperback (Powerkids Pr, Feb. 3, 2015)
    People have been enjoying and racing motorcycles since 191, when the extreme vehicle first emerged on the scene. This age-appropriate book gives readers a comprehensive look at motorcycle racing, with a focus on today’s most popular events, such as Motocross and Supercross. “Fast Fact” fact boxes and sidebars teach readers about the sport’s most famous men and women, as the text includes tips on how readers can get involved themselves. The text concludes with a graphic organizer of the most common motorcycle racing flags.
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  • Sports Car Racing

    Billie B Brooklyn

    Hardcover (PowerKids Press, Jan. 1, 2015)
    The exciting world of sports car racing is covered in this book, an age-appropriate look at a motorsport thats gaining popularity all over the world. Readers will learn about Grand Touring models, touring models, and prototypes, and how each kind of sports car brings something unique to the sport. The body text, Fast Fact fact boxes, and sidebars cover the history of the sport, its rules, action in the pit crew, famous drivers, exciting racing, and how readers can start to participate. The text concludes with a graphic organizer of the flags seen at sports car racing events.
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  • Sports Car Racing

    Billie B. Brooklyn

    Paperback (Rosen Classroom, Jan. 1, 2015)
    Presents a brief history of sports car racing, looks at different types of cars and events, and provides an overview of notable races, including the Rolex 24 at Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring.
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  • Motorcycle Racing

    Billie B. Brooklyn

    Paperback (Rosen Classroom, Jan. 1, 2015)
    Provides the history of motorcycle racing and information on different types of races, including motocross, supercross, and track racing.
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