Road & Track Crew’s Big & Fast Cars: 701 Totally Amazing Facts!

The fastest, funniest page-turner on the planet!This is the ultimate book for kids who love slick supercars, powerful monster trucks, and record-smashing speed machines.

Buckle up — the only thing more exciting than reading this book about big and fast cars is sitting behind the wheel of one crossing the finish line at the Indy 500! Inside you’ll find amazing color photos, mind-blowing facts, and answers to some very urgent questions, like: Do you know why the van was embarrassed around its friends? Because it had a little gas!

Since the invention of the wheel, people have been building machines that go faster and faster and look cooler and cooler. The first cars went about 10 mph, now they easily break 200 mph — and some even drive themselves! Speaking of which, ever wonder whose fault it is if two self-driving cars get in an accident? Pick up this book and find out!

Under the hood you’ll discover:
Incredible auto-related facts like record setting rides (check out the 763 mph ThrustSSC rocket car!) and answers to seriously silly questions (How do race car drivers pee during a race?)Many S.T.E.A.M. learning opportunities such as the science of how cars work and the history of cars from the Model T to electric cars to a Tesla in space!Behind-the-scenes stories of people with great car-related jobs such as a Hot Wheels designer, the guy who created the Batmobile, a scientist who controls rovers on Mars, and of course, record-setting drivers like Danica Patrick, Alexander Rossi, Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and teen sensation Chloe Chambers.Fun activities such as drawing lessons (create your own car cartoon character!) matching games, quizzes, plus tons of jokes.Sneak peeks inside the garages of your favorite famous car-collection celebs like The Rock, Lady Gaga, Guy Fieri and other car-obsessives!
The only thing readers need to drive Road & Track Crew Big & Fast Cars is a license for fun. So turn the key, step on the gas and let’s go!

From the Publisher

Buckle up and get ready for the ultimate book for kids who love slick supercars, powerful monster trucks, and record-smashing speed machines!

Incredible Car Facts

Young car enthusiasts will discover amazing facts on every page, from the ins and outs of how an engine works to the coolest car-related jobs.

World’s Biggest Races

Get an up-close look at some of the world’s most exciting races, from classics like the Daytona 500 and Monaco Grand Prix, to off-road challenges like the Dakar Rally.

The Most Awesome Cars Ever

Learn about history’s coolest rides, from the oldest automobile that still gets around to the most expensive car ever sold at auction!

Hardest-Working Vehicles

Discover the mind-blowing power of workhorse vehicles like backcountry trucks that fight wildfires and rescue mobiles that climb snowy mountains to reach injured skiers.

Famous Rides

Go behind the scenes with car-loving celebs like Guy Fieri and Dywane “The Rock” Johnson, and learn the stories of how some of the most iconic automobiles came to life in the movies.

Fun Games & Activities

Kids will have a blast with creative car-themed activities like matching games, pop quizzes, drawing challenges and so much more.

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The ultimate kids cookbook from America’s #1 food magazine: 150+ fun, easy recipes for young cooks, plus games and food trivia! “This accessible and visually stunning cookbook will delight and inspire home cooks of all ages and get families cooking together.” —School Library Journal

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What’s Inside
150 fun, easy recipes for young cooks, plus games and food trivia The ultimate learn-how-to-cook book with 100+ easy-to-follow recipes including restaurant favorites and character creations 83 awesome S.T.E.A.M.-based science experiments you can do right at home with easy-to-find materials The must-have kids’ cookbook for beginner bakers, from the editors of America’s #1 food magazine and bestselling authors of The Big, Fun Kids Cookbook 100+ easy and fun-to-make (and eat!) recipes that appeal to every kid 50 fun and easy recipes for young chefs to learn kitchen basics and have fun in the kitchen!

Age Range
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What Readers Say
“Great first cookbook for kids” “Got this for my grandson. He loves it! Beautifully done, great pictures and easy to follow” “Really enjoy working through this with my children. It’s a must-buy!” “Instantly becoming one of my kid’s favorite cookbooks” “Finally a book for cooking, not just assembling” “The best kids cookbook!”

Special Features
Lie-flat sprial binding for easy use, plus book jacket turns into a cooking cheat sheet poster! Special family recipes contributed by grandmas across the country introduce young cooks to new and exciting foods Tons of mind-blowing S.T.EA.M. facts and tips from Good Housekeeping’s lab experts Lie-flat spiral binding for easy use and a special activity book section! A basic kitchen chapter introduces cooking skills, safety procedures, and cooking lingo Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen avatars, cool facts about kids’ favorite ingredients, and tips and sidebars to make sure kids get everything they need to succeed

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hearst Home Kids
Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 8, 2022
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1950785858
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1950785858
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.72 pounds
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 – 11 years, from customers
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.38 x 0.67 x 10.31 inches
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 – 7