Race Cars

By Ian Graham

Book Overview

What is the difference between Formula 1 and Formula 3000 race cars? Why do race cars have wings? How powerful are the engines of the fastest race cars? Have you ever wanted to drive a race car? Read Race Cars and learn how the fastest and most modern race cars are designed, built, and driven. Take a look at Formula 1 and Champ cars. See the differences among racing saloons such as NASCAR stock cars and Australian V8 supercars, and the fast and furious Top Fuel dragsters. Find out about the design and operation of race car engines. In the Closer Look section, learn everything there is to know about the Ferrari F2002 grand prix car. Strap on your race car harness and prepare to zoom ahead! Book jacket.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1403407711
• ISBN13: 9781403407719
• Release Date: June 2003
• Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.1" x 11.4"
• Age Range: 9 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 6