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Karting is a good way to start racing. It can be a family hobby, or it can be the first step in a professional driving career. There are groups for kids of almost any age, experience level, or budget. Nearly half of the kart racers in the United States are under the age of eighteen. Karting is an inexpensive and fun way to join the world of motor sports. Author Alison C. Norville.
Speedboat racing is a national sport and all ages of kids and adults can race. Learn about sleek hydroplanes, powerful runabouts, and the stars in the sport. By the early 1900s, powerboat racing had official rules. It became a national sport. You can race a powerboat as soon as you are nine years old. It doesn’t matter if you’re a boy or a girl, tall or short, big or small. Successful boat racers come in all shapes and sizes. Author: Michael Hauenstein.
Motocross is the sport of racing off-road motorcycles. Riders complete several laps around a course of jumps, turns, hills, and bumps. After learning how to ride a dirt bike safely, many kids decide to race. Racing is tough—but with dedication, practice, and patience, anyone can become a dirt bike racer! Author: James Holter.
Superheroes always do their chores . . . or do they? When Molly dons her clever crown and Ben ties on his courageous cape, this duo can accomplish anything. However, even superheroes must sometimes be reminded to fulfill their family responsibilities. Follow Molly through a daring adventure in becoming a responsible family member. Author: Shelly Marshall. Illustrated by Ben Mahan.
Forensic scientists use many different skills to help them solve crimes, including the scientific method. Find out if you have what it takes to be a detective with fun experiments about being a keen observer, breaking codes, collecting evidence, and more. Many experiments include ideas you can use for your science fair, and each chapter ends with a crime for you to solve! Award-winning author Robert Gardner.
Nearly 1.6 million Americans own snowmobiles. Every winter, dads, moms, teenagers, and even little kids climb aboard their hot machines for some cold-weather fun. Some go for casual rides on groomed trails across snow-covered fields. Others dare to cut their own trails on mountainsides. Snowmobiling is an outdoor activity for the whole family. Author: Bob Woods.
Superheroes always tell the truth . . . or do they? When Molly puts on her clever crown and Ben ties on his courageous cape, this duo can accomplish anything. However, even superheroes must sometimes be reminded to be honest. Follow Molly and Ben through a daring adventure in honesty.
Think you have what it takes to be a forensic scientist? Use your sleuthing skills and the scientific method to do fun science projects about fingerprints, lip prints, footprints, and more. Many experiments include ideas you can use for your science fair, and each chapter ends with a crime for you to solve! Award-winning author Robert Gardner.
Superheroes are never afraid . . . or are they? When Molly dons her clever crown and Ben ties on his courageous cape, this duo can accomplish anything. However, even superheroes must sometimes face their fears. Follow this duo through a daring adventure in becoming better—and more courageous—buddies. Author: Shelly Marshall. Illustrated by Ben Mahan.
Nearly 1.6 million Americans own snowmobiles. Every winter, dads, moms, teenagers, and even little kids climb aboard their hot machines for some cold-weather fun. Some go for casual rides on groomed trails across snow-covered fields. Others dare to cut their own trails on mountainsides. Snowmobiling is an outdoor activity for the whole family. Author: Bob Woods.
Superheroes are always kind . . . or are they? When Molly the Great dons her clever crown and Super Ben ties on his courageous cape, the two can accomplish anything. However, even superheroes must sometimes be reminded to care for others. Follow this duo through daring adventures in becoming better—and more caring—buddies. Author: Shelly Marshall. Illustrated by Ben Mahan.
Forensic scientists use many different skills to help them solve crimes, including the scientific method. Find out if you have what it takes to be a detective with fun experiments about being a keen observer, breaking codes, collecting evidence, and more. Many experiments include ideas you can use for your science fair, and each chapter ends with a crime for you to solve! Award-winning author Robert Gardner.
BMX stands for bicycle motocross. Freestyle BMX is when riders pull tricks on their bikes. What’s the best part of BMX? The races? The tricks? The dirt? All these things are fabulous. But what makes BMX truly special is that it is a family affair. Nobody is left on the sidelines! After all, a racer's age can be anywhere from four to seventy-five! Author Ellen C. Labrecque.
Superheroes are always on time . . . or are they? When Molly dons her clever crown and Ben ties on his courageous cape, this duo can accomplish anything. However, even superheroes must sometimes be reminded to be on time. Follow this duo through a daring adventure in becoming better—and more conscientious—buddies. Author: Shelly Marshall. Illustrated by Ben Mahan.
Think you have what it takes to be a forensic scientist? Use your sleuthing skills to do fun science experiments. Trace evidence is often the most important evidence involved in a crime. Analyze bones and blood spatter patterns, find out if bullets came from a suspect's gun, and more! Many experiments include ideas you can use for your science fair, using the scientific method, and each chapter ends with a crime for you to solve. Award-winning author Robert Gardner.
