Trailbikes (Picture Library)

Barrett, Norman S.

ISBN 10: 0531102777 ISBN 13: 9780531102770

Publisher: Franklin Watts, 1987

Synopsis

Describes the various types of off-road motorcycle races and surveys the parts of an off-road motorcycle

About this title

From School Library Journal:

Grade 2-5 These four books share the same format: a brief introduction; a nice full-page and full-color diagram of the vehicle; several chapters on vehicle types and uses in sport; two pages of historical information; a page of facts and records; a short glossary; and an index. All have dramatic, full-color, action photographs; these, along with lots of information economically presented, make the books appealing. The appeal goes beyond the age range, as both pre-readers and older slow readers will be attracted by the excitement of the photographs. The inclusion of women in these various interests is a definite plus. David Jefferis' Trailbikes (Watts, 1984) is a comparable offering, but current interest in the subject justifies a new purchase. Some BMX books, such as C. Coombs' BMX: a Guide to Motocross (Morrow, 1983) and I.G. Edmonds' BMX: Bicycle Motocross for Beginners (Holt, 1979; o.p.) are longer and are geared to older readers. Sullivan's Better BMX Riding and Racing for Boys and Girls (Dodd, 1984) is intended for a somewhat similar age group and is perhaps superior in its description of actual techniques and maneuvers, its information on selecting bikes and safety tips, and its inclusion of addresses for U.S. racing organizations. However, its black-and-white photographs pale by comparison to those in Barrett's book. For the many enthusiasts who can't get enough about supercross, enduros, top fuelers, freestyle, and dragsters, these four titles represent worthy purchases. Connie Tyrrell Burns, Portland Public Library, Maine
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Franklin Watts
• Publication date: 1987
• ISBN 10: 0531102777
• ISBN 13: 9780531102770
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Burns Rhoda, Burns Robert