Author: Tara Baukus Mello
Publisher: Infobase Learning
ISBN: 1438142633
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Examines the life, racing career, and future of Rusty Wallace, who won the Winston Cup in 1989.
Rusty Wallace
Author: Tara Baukus Mello
Publisher: Infobase Learning
ISBN: 1438142633
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Examines the life, racing career, and future of Rusty Wallace, who won the Winston Cup in 1989.
Publisher: Infobase Learning
ISBN: 1438142633
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Examines the life, racing career, and future of Rusty Wallace, who won the Winston Cup in 1989.
Rusty Wallace
Author: Bob Zeller
Publisher: David Bull Publishing
ISBN: 9781893618091
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
In a sport teeming with aggressive competitors, Rusty Wallace's commitment and drive are legendary. But few fans realize that Rusty's unyielding determination to race was already clear at the age of 16, when he got a court order to compete at his local St. Louis, Mo., track and won his very first race.The story of Rusty's exciting and often difficult road to NASCAR glory is told in Rusty Wallace: The Decision To Win. Rusty and his family candidly recount each stage of his career, from his early years and his first attempt at Winston Cup in 1980, to his hard-won Winston Cup Championship in 1989 and his disappointing and controversial finish in the 1999 Daytona 500.
Publisher: David Bull Publishing
ISBN: 9781893618091
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
In a sport teeming with aggressive competitors, Rusty Wallace's commitment and drive are legendary. But few fans realize that Rusty's unyielding determination to race was already clear at the age of 16, when he got a court order to compete at his local St. Louis, Mo., track and won his very first race.The story of Rusty's exciting and often difficult road to NASCAR glory is told in Rusty Wallace: The Decision To Win. Rusty and his family candidly recount each stage of his career, from his early years and his first attempt at Winston Cup in 1980, to his hard-won Winston Cup Championship in 1989 and his disappointing and controversial finish in the 1999 Daytona 500.
ESPN Ultimate Nascar
Author: Ryan McGee
Publisher: ESPN Books
ISBN: 9781933060255
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Think of it as a 180 mph race through racing history. To welcome NASCAR fans back to its airwaves in July 2007, ESPN will air a special, seven-hour programming extravaganza. The celebration kicks off in February with a five-month countdown of stock car racings 100 most significant moments. For diehard fans of the nations fastest growing sport, ESPN Ultimate NASCAR provides an irresistible sneak peak at the fireworks to comea turbo-charged, four-color, pedal-to-the-metal ride through sixty years of racetrack lore, featuring all of NASCARs royal familes: the Pettys, the Yarboroughs, the Allisons, the Earnhardts, and, of course, the Frances. From the sports birth in Daytona to the shocking crash that killed Dale Earnhardt, from the dirt track wizardry of Junior Johnson to the multi-billion dollar Nextel Cup showdowns of today, ESPN Ultimate NASCAR is a packed track of thrills, chills, spillsand occasional fistfightsall fueled by high octane photos and graphics.
Publisher: ESPN Books
ISBN: 9781933060255
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Think of it as a 180 mph race through racing history. To welcome NASCAR fans back to its airwaves in July 2007, ESPN will air a special, seven-hour programming extravaganza. The celebration kicks off in February with a five-month countdown of stock car racings 100 most significant moments. For diehard fans of the nations fastest growing sport, ESPN Ultimate NASCAR provides an irresistible sneak peak at the fireworks to comea turbo-charged, four-color, pedal-to-the-metal ride through sixty years of racetrack lore, featuring all of NASCARs royal familes: the Pettys, the Yarboroughs, the Allisons, the Earnhardts, and, of course, the Frances. From the sports birth in Daytona to the shocking crash that killed Dale Earnhardt, from the dirt track wizardry of Junior Johnson to the multi-billion dollar Nextel Cup showdowns of today, ESPN Ultimate NASCAR is a packed track of thrills, chills, spillsand occasional fistfightsall fueled by high octane photos and graphics.
Speed, Guts, and Glory
Author: Joe Garner
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
ISBN: 044655409X
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 522
Book Description
New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner brings the sights, sounds, and thrills of NASCAR to vivid life in this authoritative and exciting book. Stockcar racing is fast becoming America’s most popular spectator sport, and now bestselling author and broadcasting veteran Joe Garner captures the most important moments in NASCAR history, including: Dale Earnhardt, Sr.’s triumphant Daytona 500 victory King Richard Petty’s 200th victory, with Ronald Reagan in attendance as the first president to attend a NASCAR event Jeff Gordon’s amazing dream season The closest finish in NASCAR history—a mere .002 of a second! Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Daytona victory—on the one-year anniversary of his father’s death on the same speedway.
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
ISBN: 044655409X
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 522
Book Description
New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner brings the sights, sounds, and thrills of NASCAR to vivid life in this authoritative and exciting book. Stockcar racing is fast becoming America’s most popular spectator sport, and now bestselling author and broadcasting veteran Joe Garner captures the most important moments in NASCAR history, including: Dale Earnhardt, Sr.’s triumphant Daytona 500 victory King Richard Petty’s 200th victory, with Ronald Reagan in attendance as the first president to attend a NASCAR event Jeff Gordon’s amazing dream season The closest finish in NASCAR history—a mere .002 of a second! Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Daytona victory—on the one-year anniversary of his father’s death on the same speedway.
Zombies Don't Forgive
Author: Rusty Fischer
Publisher: Medallion Media Group
ISBN: 1605426334
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Following Barracuda Bay’s homecoming cum zombie Armageddon, fellow zombies Maddy, Dane, and Stamp have fled to Orlando where they work at a theme park, hiding in plain sight at their jobs in the Great Movie Monster Makeover show. The three spend most of their time together in their apartment trying to avoid curious Normals and Sentinels—humans and zombie cops. While Dane and Maddy draw closer, Stamp drifts away, falling for a mysterious blonde. But when the mysterious girl puts their existence in danger, all Maddy cares about is hunting the blonde down to separate her from her head.
Publisher: Medallion Media Group
ISBN: 1605426334
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Following Barracuda Bay’s homecoming cum zombie Armageddon, fellow zombies Maddy, Dane, and Stamp have fled to Orlando where they work at a theme park, hiding in plain sight at their jobs in the Great Movie Monster Makeover show. The three spend most of their time together in their apartment trying to avoid curious Normals and Sentinels—humans and zombie cops. While Dane and Maddy draw closer, Stamp drifts away, falling for a mysterious blonde. But when the mysterious girl puts their existence in danger, all Maddy cares about is hunting the blonde down to separate her from her head.
Dale Earnhardt
Author:
Publisher: Sports Publishing LLC
ISBN: 9781582614281
Category : Automobile racing
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
A biography which focuses on the racing career of Dale Earnhardt.
Publisher: Sports Publishing LLC
ISBN: 9781582614281
Category : Automobile racing
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
A biography which focuses on the racing career of Dale Earnhardt.
NASCAR Now!
Author: Timothy Miller
Publisher: Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books
ISBN: 9781554071487
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Guide to NASCAR and stock car racing.
Publisher: Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books
ISBN: 9781554071487
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Guide to NASCAR and stock car racing.
100 Things to Do in Des Moines Before You Die
Author: Erin Huiatt
Publisher: Reedy Press LLC
ISBN: 1681064588
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
Nestled smack dab in the center of the Midwest where two of the longest interstates in America meet sits Des Moines. Iowa’s capital city offers a small town feel with big city fun, with a great food scene, local breweries that welcome your four-legged friends, miles of bike trails with beautiful scenery, and tons of art and history. 100 Things to Do in Des Moines Before You Die will help guide you to all the fun places to play, explore, learn, and eat in this community-driven city. Skate around at the largest open skatepark in the nation. Take a tour of the only five-domed capitol in the United States. Feast on steak at a Des Moines chophouse, but don’t forget to kick off your day with a hearty breakfast, where you might just run into Aquaman. Find the best view of the city or navigate miles of the city through temperature-controlled skywalks. Pet an alpaca, then challenge yourself at the state’s largest indoor climbing facility. Des Moines–raised writer Erin Huiatt shares incredible places to explore in 100 Things to Do in Des Moines Before You Die. Pick an itinerary or create your own using this book full of fun ways to entertain yourself, friends, and families.
Publisher: Reedy Press LLC
ISBN: 1681064588
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
Nestled smack dab in the center of the Midwest where two of the longest interstates in America meet sits Des Moines. Iowa’s capital city offers a small town feel with big city fun, with a great food scene, local breweries that welcome your four-legged friends, miles of bike trails with beautiful scenery, and tons of art and history. 100 Things to Do in Des Moines Before You Die will help guide you to all the fun places to play, explore, learn, and eat in this community-driven city. Skate around at the largest open skatepark in the nation. Take a tour of the only five-domed capitol in the United States. Feast on steak at a Des Moines chophouse, but don’t forget to kick off your day with a hearty breakfast, where you might just run into Aquaman. Find the best view of the city or navigate miles of the city through temperature-controlled skywalks. Pet an alpaca, then challenge yourself at the state’s largest indoor climbing facility. Des Moines–raised writer Erin Huiatt shares incredible places to explore in 100 Things to Do in Des Moines Before You Die. Pick an itinerary or create your own using this book full of fun ways to entertain yourself, friends, and families.
The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2023
Author: Sarah Janssen
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1510772464
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 3376
Book Description
#1 New York Times Bestseller! Get thousands of facts at your fingertips with this essential resource: sports, pop culture, science and technology, U.S. history and government, world geography, business, and so much more. The World Almanac® is America’s bestselling reference book of all time, with more than 83 million copies sold. For more than 150 years, this compendium of information has been the authoritative source for school, library, business, and home. The 2023 edition of The World Almanac reviews the biggest events of 2022 and will be your go-to source for questions on any topic in the upcoming year. Praised as a “treasure trove of political, economic, scientific and educational statistics and information” by The Wall Street Journal, The World Almanac and Book of Facts will answer all of your trivia needs effortlessly. Features include: Special Feature: Coronavirus Status Report: A special section provides up-to-the-minute information about the world’s largest public health crisis in at least a century. Statistical data and graphics across dozens of chapters show how the pandemic continues to affect the economy, work, family life, education, and culture. 2022 Election Results: The World Almanac provides a comprehensive look at the entire 2022 election process, including Election Day results for House, Senate, and gubernatorial races. 2022—Top 10 News Topics: The editors of The World Almanac list the top stories that held the world's attention in 2022, from the death of Queen Elizabeth to the invasion of Ukraine. 2022—Year in Sports: Hundreds of pages of trivia and statistics that are essential for any sports fan, featuring complete coverage of the Winter Olympic Games in Beijing and the 2022 World Series. World Almanac Editors' Picks: Most Memorable Rivalry Match-ups: Looking back from Coach K's final Duke-UNC face-off in 2022, The World Almanac editors created a list of all-time favorite rivalry games across sports history. 2022—Year in Pictures: Striking full-color images from around the world in 2022, covering news, entertainment, science, and sports. 2022—Offbeat News Stories: The World Almanac editors found some of the strangest news stories of the year. World Almanac Editors' Picks: Time Capsule: The World Almanac lists the items that most came to symbolize the year 2022. The World at a Glance: This annual feature of The World Almanac provides a quick look at the surprising stats and curious facts that define the changing world.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1510772464
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 3376
Book Description
#1 New York Times Bestseller! Get thousands of facts at your fingertips with this essential resource: sports, pop culture, science and technology, U.S. history and government, world geography, business, and so much more. The World Almanac® is America’s bestselling reference book of all time, with more than 83 million copies sold. For more than 150 years, this compendium of information has been the authoritative source for school, library, business, and home. The 2023 edition of The World Almanac reviews the biggest events of 2022 and will be your go-to source for questions on any topic in the upcoming year. Praised as a “treasure trove of political, economic, scientific and educational statistics and information” by The Wall Street Journal, The World Almanac and Book of Facts will answer all of your trivia needs effortlessly. Features include: Special Feature: Coronavirus Status Report: A special section provides up-to-the-minute information about the world’s largest public health crisis in at least a century. Statistical data and graphics across dozens of chapters show how the pandemic continues to affect the economy, work, family life, education, and culture. 2022 Election Results: The World Almanac provides a comprehensive look at the entire 2022 election process, including Election Day results for House, Senate, and gubernatorial races. 2022—Top 10 News Topics: The editors of The World Almanac list the top stories that held the world's attention in 2022, from the death of Queen Elizabeth to the invasion of Ukraine. 2022—Year in Sports: Hundreds of pages of trivia and statistics that are essential for any sports fan, featuring complete coverage of the Winter Olympic Games in Beijing and the 2022 World Series. World Almanac Editors' Picks: Most Memorable Rivalry Match-ups: Looking back from Coach K's final Duke-UNC face-off in 2022, The World Almanac editors created a list of all-time favorite rivalry games across sports history. 2022—Year in Pictures: Striking full-color images from around the world in 2022, covering news, entertainment, science, and sports. 2022—Offbeat News Stories: The World Almanac editors found some of the strangest news stories of the year. World Almanac Editors' Picks: Time Capsule: The World Almanac lists the items that most came to symbolize the year 2022. The World at a Glance: This annual feature of The World Almanac provides a quick look at the surprising stats and curious facts that define the changing world.
The Automobile in American History and Culture
Author: Michael L. Berger
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313016062
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 516
Book Description
This comprehensive reference guide reviews the literature concerning the impact of the automobile on American social, economic, and political history. Covering the complete history of the automobile to date, twelve chapters of bibliographic essays describe the important works in a series of related topics and provide broad thematic contexts. This work includes general histories of the automobile, the industry it spawned and labor-management relations, as well as biographies of famous automotive personalities. Focusing on books concerned with various social aspects, chapters discuss such issues as the car's influence on family life, youth, women, the elderly, minorities, literature, and leisure and recreation. Berger has also included works that investigate the government's role in aiding and regulating the automobile, with sections on roads and highways, safety, and pollution. The guide concludes with an overview of reference works and periodicals in the field and a description of selected research collections. The Automobile in American History and Culture provides a resource with which to examine the entire field and its structure. Popular culture scholars and enthusiasts involved in automotive research will appreciate the extensive scope of this reference. Cross-referenced throughout, it will serve as a valuable research tool.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313016062
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 516
Book Description
This comprehensive reference guide reviews the literature concerning the impact of the automobile on American social, economic, and political history. Covering the complete history of the automobile to date, twelve chapters of bibliographic essays describe the important works in a series of related topics and provide broad thematic contexts. This work includes general histories of the automobile, the industry it spawned and labor-management relations, as well as biographies of famous automotive personalities. Focusing on books concerned with various social aspects, chapters discuss such issues as the car's influence on family life, youth, women, the elderly, minorities, literature, and leisure and recreation. Berger has also included works that investigate the government's role in aiding and regulating the automobile, with sections on roads and highways, safety, and pollution. The guide concludes with an overview of reference works and periodicals in the field and a description of selected research collections. The Automobile in American History and Culture provides a resource with which to examine the entire field and its structure. Popular culture scholars and enthusiasts involved in automotive research will appreciate the extensive scope of this reference. Cross-referenced throughout, it will serve as a valuable research tool.