NASCAR ABCs

NASCAR ABCs

ReviewHere is the perfect alphabet book for racing fans who want to share their interest with young children. In rhyming verse that has introductory information, one or more terms are attached to each letter of the alphabet. Although a few choices are stretches, most accurately use real racing terms. "X is for X-factor-at each and every curve./Expect the unexpected and don't lose your nerve." Zenz's illustrations, in a blocky, cartoon style, convey the color and speed of the sport. Pictures of the cars feature numbers, but none of the sponsors' decals, so that readers are not exposed to advertising. Although white men dominate the characters pictured, a woman fan and a minority pit crew member appear. This book, attractively packaged with an appealing cover and end pages featuring racing flags, is sure to be popular where there is interest in stock-car racing. -- School Library Journal, February 2008The rhyming story keeps it simple. However, the glossary explains more about the terms, such as yellow stripe, which marks a rookie's car, and marbles, the small bits of rubber tire that collect on the outer edge of the track. -- Houston Chronicle, July 2007The rhyming, alliterative text - one line per page - is rich with car terminology and race-day lingo. Exciting collages in cut-paper and chalk capture the energy and tempo of the race. This fast-paced introduction to NASCAR and to the alphabet will leave every young reader feeling like a winner! -- North Bay Nugget, October 2007The youngest NASCAR fans now have a way to blend their passion for racing with their passion for reading. -- Area Auto Racing News, June 2007From air wrench to banking to crew, young NASCAR