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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 11
Description
Nearing the end of his life, Enzo, a dog with a philosopher's soul, tells his story of trying to bring together the family who have been pulled apart by a three year custody battle between daughter Zoe's maternal grandparents and her father Denny, a race car driver.
2) Motor mouth
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 11
Description
It's the last race of the season, and the wheels are smoking and the temperature is rising at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Alexandra Barnaby is NASCAR driver Sam Hooker's raceday spotter, his eye-in-the-sky, telling Hooker when to pass and when to get off the gas. From her vantage point high above the grandstand she's also seeing things going on in the infield that will change her life. Things that will lead to a stolen racecar hauler, a kidnapped Saint...
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House of Winslow volume 21
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 17
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The Big City Offers the Winslows New Life, but Will They Be Overcome by Its Lures?When two young Winslow cousins arrive in New York, they both seek to make their way to success. Peter Winslow throws himself into the world of car racing. But he is soon torn between Jolie Devorak, the woman who loves him, and Avis Warwick, a beautiful, wealthy woman who pressures him to join the fast set of high society. When Avis convinces Peter to let her ride in...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
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This classic Berenstain Bears story is a perfect way to teach children about persistence and sportsmanship!
Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic First Time Book® from Stan and Jan Berenstain. Brother has entered a road race! Will he be able to keep up with the tough competition, or will he putter out mid-race? Includes over 50 bonus stickers!
Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic First Time Book® from Stan and Jan Berenstain. Brother has entered a road race! Will he be able to keep up with the tough competition, or will he putter out mid-race? Includes over 50 bonus stickers!
6) Race day
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From the moment the driver climbs inside the car, the sights and sounds of an exciting day at the races roars to life in this straightforward presentation.
8) Metro girl
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 10
Description
When her wild and womanizing younger brother goes missing in southern Florida, Alexandra Barnaby endures humidity, sunburn, and bugs in her search for him alongside Sam Hooker, who believes Barnaby's brother has stolen his boat.
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Hot Rod Hamster (Picture books) volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
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A hamster, with the help of a canine junkyard dealer and his mouse assistants, builds a hot rod and drives it in a race against some very large dogs.
10) The pit crew
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Publisher
Chelsea House
Description
Examines the history and importance of the pit crew in auto racing.
11) Demolition derby
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Publisher
Chelsea House
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 2
Description
Surveys the history of demolition derby competition and types of vehicles, various events, and tactics involved.
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Rosen Pub. Group's Rosen Central
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book describes the work of race car drivers, presenting information on popular types of racing, racing part-time on an amateur level, the mental and physical demands of racing, and the risks of racing.
14) Sports cars
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Rourke Press
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Discusses sports car racing and how it differs from other kinds of auto racing and describes various sports cars.
15) Stock cars
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
510L
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Description
Text and full-color photographs briefly describes the history and unique features of stock cars.
16) Velocity
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 12
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Description
Cassica and Shiara have grown up in Coppermouth, a dust choked town in the Outback, but now they hope to use their skills as race driver and mechanic to take on the Widowmaker, an off-road rally through some of the most dangerous places on Earth, to win fame and fortune--provided they survive the race.
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As USA TODAY, the Nation's No. 1 Newspaper, puts it, "Danica Patrick shattered several records...at the storied Indianapolis 500. Even more lasting will be the point she made." During the 2005 race that made her a superstar, Danica Patrick proved she could drive at racing's highest level―and inspired countless girls who picture themselves behind the wheel of an Indy car. Danica was a fierce competitor even before she was making headlines. As a teenager,...
18) Sprint cars
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Series
Publisher
Rourke Press
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Describes the special characteristics of the small single-seat open-wheel race cars known as sprint cars, as well as how they are raced.
19) Cave race!
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.2 - AR Pts: 1
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Description
The cars race in a cave.
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