Crashes & Collisions (Rcl) (Race Car Legends) [Library Binding]

Michael Benson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1996 | Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Race Car Legends

Describes some of the most famous crashes and collisions in auto-racing history, from 1909 to the present.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Gr 5-8--A look at the heart-stopping aspect of auto racing--the awful moment when one car taps another, setting off a series of horrendous caroms, and the equally wrenching sight of an out-of-control vehicle smashing into the wall or some other immovable object. After a general history of accidents during the early days of racing, Benson focuses on multi-car pileups and on individuals who have survived serious crashes--Richard Petty and Ernie Irvan, among others. The author also describes changes in racing rules and safety equipment brought about to lower the odds of such occurrences in the future. Black-and-white photos (some fuzzy) and a list of further readings (mostly Sports Illustrated articles) complete the package. Unfortunately, there is more of an adrenaline rush from watching a crash than reading about it (though the author does a competent job of compressing words and action), and a lot of race fans may opt for a rerun of They Walked Away instead.

Patricia Manning, formerly at Eastchester Public Library, NY

Copyright 1998 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Library Binding: 64 pages
• Publisher: Chelsea House Publications (June 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0791044351
• ISBN-13: 978-0791044353
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,204,655 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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