Monster Trucks
Tearing It Up
From the Series Dirt and Destruction Sports Zone
Do you know what it’s like to drive a truck that is as big as an elephant? Despite their giant size, monster trucks can pull off soaring jumps, flips, and other epic stunts. These trucks compete head-to-head to reveal the fastest and the most agile of them all. Events such as the Monster Jam World Finals keep the crowds on the edges of their seats.
Enter the Dirt and Destruction Sports Zone to learn about the history, mechanics, rules, and the trailblazing drivers connected to monster trucks. You’ll learn:
• How race organizers create a track with plastic, plywood, and lots of dirt.
• What gear and strategies drivers use to protect themselves.
• Who pulled off some of the wildest moves in monster truck history.
• What it’s like to crush a row of cars beneath a monster truck’s enormous tires.
Are you into sports? Then get in the zone!
| Format | Your Price | Add |
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978-1-4677-2451-7
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$29.99 |
| Interest Level | Grade 4 - Grade 8 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 4 |
| Genre | Social Studies |
| Category | Sports |
| Copyright | 2014 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Imprint | Lerner Publications ™ |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Publication Date | 2014-01-01 |
| Reading Counts! Level | 7.3 |
| Text Type | Informational/Explanatory |
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| BISACS | JNF054100, JNF057030, JNF051130 |
| Dewey | 629.224 |
| Graphics | Full-color illustrations |
| Dimensions | 6.625 x 9.25 |
| Lexile | 940 |
| ATOS Reading Level | 5.6 |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 162691 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 1.0 |
| Features | Bibliography/further reading, Glossary, Index, Reviewed, Sidebars, and Table of contents |
Author: Brian Howell
Reviews
Library Media Connection
“Each book contains large, brightly colored photos or drawings on each page along with boxes that add exciting information to the text.” —Library Media Connection
School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
“There’s a surprising amount of detail in the simply written text, supplemented by excellent graphics and photos. . . . These well-written books will appeal to a wide audience.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple