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  • Richard Petty: "The King"

    Michael Teitelbaum

    Library Binding (The Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2002)
    A simple biography of the NASCAR driver who is the only driver to have won 200 Winston Cup races.
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  • Terrific Tracks: The Coolest Places to Race

    Curt Cavin

    Library Binding (The Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2003)
    Looks at the specifications and locations of four of the most famous racetracks on the NASCAR circuit.
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  • Earning a Ride: How to Become a Nascar Driver

    Bob Woods

    Library Binding (The Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2003)
    Describes the education, experience, and qualifications needed to become a driver on the NASCAR circuit.
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  • Pit Stop Secrets

    K C Kelley

    Library Binding (Child's World, Aug. 1, 2008)
    In a race that can take four hours, a few seconds of time in the pits can mean the difference between winning and losing. Find out how the 'over the wall' gang gets it done!
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  • Life in the Pits: Twenty Seconds That Make the Difference

    James Buckley

    Library Binding (The Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2002)
    Drivers aren't the only heroes of stock car racing! Pit crews are responsible for keeping the drivers' cars fueled and fast; their efforts can make the difference in a race. Learn about the jobs of these specialists in this in-depth account that makes the pit stop the most exciting part of the action.
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  • The Medieval Knight

    Christopher Gravett

    Hardcover (Brighter Child, Feb. 9, 2001)
    Step inside the world of the medieval knight…into his castle as he prepares for a feast in the Great Hall, as he enters into battle and as he mounts his hors3e preparing for the joust.In The World of the Medieval Knight stunning cutaway views, brilliant panoramas and step-by-step sequences are all created by the illustrator Brett Breckon. His unique “exploded views” reveal in lavish detail the intricate way the knight’s armor was built.Discover how a page learned how to become a knight, how a knight’s horse was armed, how a castle was attacked and defended, how heavy the knight’s armor really was and what happened to the role of the knight.
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  • Race Week: Seven Crazy Days

    Stephen Timblin

    Library Binding (Child's World, Aug. 1, 2008)
    For NASCAR drivers and teams, the work doesn't stop when the checkered flag drops. Take a behind-the-scenes look at 'life between the races' in NASCAR.
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  • Jimmie Johnson

    James Jr Buckley

    Library Binding (Child's World, Aug. 1, 2008)
    Can the first back-to-back champ in ten years keep rolling? Take a rollicking ride with this multi-talented racer and find out how he got the drive to win!
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  • Bill Elliott: The Fastest Man Alive

    Phil Barber

    Library Binding (Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2003)
    A simple biography of NASCAR championship driver, Bill Elliott.
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  • Talkin' NASCAR

    Bob Woods

    Library Binding (Child's World, Aug. 1, 2008)
    In the pits, in the garage, and on the track, NASCAR has a language all its own. This 'insider' book will give you all the words you need to sound like an expert!
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  • Race Day!: The Fastest Show on Earth

    Curt Cavin

    Library Binding (The Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2002)
    Never been to the race track? Here's the next best thing! Experience the sights, sounds, smells, even tastes of race day along with all its heart-pounding thrills. Learn everything from what drivers do to prepare for the race to where fans go to get autographs.
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  • Dale Jarrett: It Was Worth the Wait

    Jim Gigliotti

    Library Binding (The Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2002)
    Describes the racing career and highlights the life of NASCAR driver Dale Jarrett.
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