Curious about dragsters

Rachel A. Grack, 1973-

Book - 2021

"Questions and answers about dragsters foster inquiry-based learning for readers in early elementary. Topics include fuel, tires, history, and drag racing. A Stay Curious! Learn More feature models research skills and doubles as a mini media literacy lesson. Includes infographics, glossary, and index"--

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Subjects
Genres
Juvenile works
Published
Mankato, Minnesota : Amicus [2021]
Mankato, Minnesota : [2023]
Language
English
Main Author
Rachel A. Grack, 1973- (author)
Physical Description
24 pages : colour illustrations ; 24 cm
Audience
Ages 6-9
Grades 2-3
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9781645491149
9781681526812
Contents unavailable.
Review by School Library Journal Review

PreS-Gr 2--Following a readable question and answer format, this series fills readers in on all the basics of the coolest, fastest cars on the planet. Infographic-style sections throughout each book share information visually, relaying anything from the different stunts a monster truck can do in Monster Trucks to what the different colors and patterns of racing flags mean in Dragsters. Perhaps the coolest moment is when Grack notes the importance of lowriders in Mexican culture, with the accompanying photos reflecting that cultural focus. The back-and-forth feel of the writing has a personable tone that allows information to be delivered with casual ease. Readers are encouraged to stay curious, suggesting ways to evaluate the text and photos to identify more questions they can ask, then directing them where to search for answers once their interest has been piqued. VERDICT A first purchase series for all libraries.

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