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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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Photographs and text describe monster vehicles, including history, parts, and competitions. "Full color photography accompanies engaging information about Monster vehicles. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
3) ATVs
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
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This book introduces all-terrain vehicles, designed for off-road riding, describing the history of the vehicle, special features, and ATV motocross races.
4) Dirt bikes
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Describes the different parts of a dirt bike, its history, and its many uses.
5) Indy cars
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book introduces Indy cars, high-performance cars designed for racing in the Indy Racing League, describing their history, special features, and the Indianapolis 500.
6) Concept Cars
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
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Concept cars are made to introduce new ideas and designs. They are first shown to the public at car shows. Young readers will learn about the history of concept cars, how concept cars are designed, and how they are displayed at car shows.
7) Snowmobiles
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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Description
Snowmobiles are powerful machines that can be used for recreation or work. Readers will explore the history of snowmobiles and the technology behind these fast, snow-crossing vehicles.
8) Lowriders
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
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Description
"Full color photography accompanies engaging information about Lowriders. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
9) Stock cars
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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Description
"Full color photography accompanies engaging information about Stock Cars. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
10) Karts
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book introduces karts, lightweight race cars with an open-wheel design, describing the history of the sport, special features, and kart races.
11) Funny Cars
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Funny cars get their name from their appearance. Their back wheels are much larger than the front wheels. Students will learn about the history and technology behind these fast, exciting race cars.
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People have been traveling over water to get from here to there for thousands of years, but not in these vehicles! Long ago, people could only dream of what modern technology would bring. Take a tour of some of the most unique and fascinating watercraft around. Find out how hydroplanes reach astonishing top speeds. Discover what it's like to dive into the ocean depths in a submersible or skim along the surface on an electric surfboard. A world of...
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The wheel was invented more than 5,000 years ago, and it has brought some awesome vehicles our way. But this invention isn't done giving! Take a tour of some of the most unique and fascinating vehicles around. See how military unmanned ground vehicles tackle rough terrain and keep soldiers safe. Find out how the fastest electric racecars work. Think a car can't handle street driving one minute and tackling sand dunes the next? The high-performance...
14) Sports Cars
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Sports cars are one or two-passenger vehicles that have a low center of gravity and steering designed for precise control at high speeds. Young learners will explore the history of sports cars, the parts that make up a sports car, and how they are used in racing.
15) Rally Cars
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Rally cars are race cars that are also street legal. They are raced over long-distances by two-member teams consisting of a driver and a navigator. Readers will learn about the history of rally cars, the huge courses on which they race, and the unique format of their races.
16) Formula 1 Cars
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Formula 1 cars are fast, open-wheeled race cars used in the Formula 1 circuit. They can reach speeds up to 220 miles per hour. Kids will learn about the history of Formula 1 cars, the parts of a Formula 1 car, and the races in which these cars compete.
17) 4x4 Trucks
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Trucks equipped with four-wheel drive are able to travel over many difficult kinds of terrain. Readers will explore the history of 4x4 trucks and the technology that makes it possible for them to travel almost anywhere.
18) Hydroplanes
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Hydroplanes travel across the water toward the finish line at incredible speeds. One wrong move can send the vehicle into a serious crash. Students will learn about the history and construction of these lightweight speed-machines.
19) Hot Rods
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Hot rods are modified cars with huge engines, custom paint-jobs, and high linear speeds. Readers will find out where the idea to make these cars came from and the enthusiasm that keeps them around today.
20) Muscle Cars
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Muscle cars are street cars with large, powerful engines capable of reaching high speeds. Classic muscle cars were made in the 1960s and 1970s. Young readers will learn about the history of muscle cars, the parts of a muscle car, and the muscle cars being built today.