Race Cars: Science, Technology, Engineering (Calling All Innovators: A Career for You) (Library Edition)

Gregory, Josh

ISBN 10: 0531206149 ISBN 13: 9780531206140

Publisher: Children's Press, 2014

Synopsis

Find out what it takes to be a race car driver.

Ever since the first automobiles were invented, people have been competing to see who could drive the fastest. Readers will explore the origins of auto racing and follow the sport's history to see how it has grown to become one of the world's most popular and exciting past times. They will also learn how teams of mechanics, technicians, and engineers design and build some of the fastest cars on Earth. The complex text in this title allows readers to determine the main idea and explain how it is supported by key details. The diagrams, charts, and graphs add clarity and help students navigate the text.

About this title

About the Author

Josh Gregory is the author of more than 250 books for young readers, covering everything from U.S. history to technology and video games. He is from Chicago, Illinois.

Reviews

Gr 5-8-The history, present, and future of innovation in four STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) careers are explored in this engaging series. With clean design and attractive graphics, each book is a blend of fascinating and practical information arranged in organized, concise sections. For those who may not have realized how much math and science are involved in NASCAR, Race Cars demonstrates the importance of these subjects to the sport while maintaining a sense of excitement. Each title also features an interview with a professional explaining how they got started and giving advice to young people. An appropriate series for middle schoolers searching for concrete career possibilities.α(c) Copyright 2014. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Edition details

• Publisher: Children's Press
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0531206149
• ISBN 13: 9780531206140
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 64