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The Indianapolis 500 / Kate Mikoley.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Mikoley, Kate. Race for your life! ; Publisher: New York : Gareth Stevens Publishing, [2021]Description: 32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781538259085
  • 1538259087
  • 9781538259061
  • 1538259060
  • 9781538259078
  • 1538259079
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
The greatest spectacle in racing -- Indy history -- The brickyard -- The cars -- Watching the race -- On the track -- At the starting line -- Racing ahead -- The trophy -- Drinking the milk -- Racing safety tips.
Summary: "When it comes to car races, few events come close to being able to offer the excitement and notoriety of the Indianapolis 500. Since 1911, fans and drivers have flocked to Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indiana for this intense event. Written at a low level, this captivating volume gives readers an accessible and in-depth look at this popular event. Attention-grabbing photographs and interesting fact boxes keep even the most reluctant readers engaged, while informative text satisfies young race car enthusiasts"-- Provided by publisher.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 796.72 M636 Available 33111010453443
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

When it comes to car races, few events come close to being able to offer the excitement and notoriety of the Indianapolis 500. Since 1911, fans and drivers have flocked to Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indiana for this intense event. Written at a low level, this captivating narrative gives readers an accessible and in-depth look at this popular event. Attention-grabbing photographs, interesting fact boxes, and informative text will satisfy your young race car enthusiasts.

Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.

The greatest spectacle in racing -- Indy history -- The brickyard -- The cars -- Watching the race -- On the track -- At the starting line -- Racing ahead -- The trophy -- Drinking the milk -- Racing safety tips.

"When it comes to car races, few events come close to being able to offer the excitement and notoriety of the Indianapolis 500. Since 1911, fans and drivers have flocked to Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indiana for this intense event. Written at a low level, this captivating volume gives readers an accessible and in-depth look at this popular event. Attention-grabbing photographs and interesting fact boxes keep even the most reluctant readers engaged, while informative text satisfies young race car enthusiasts"-- Provided by publisher.

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