From land-speed record-breakers to unforgettable rivalries, buckle up for an exhilarating ride through the evolution of motorsport with Blue Peter Award winning author David Long.When automobiles arrived in Britain in the 1890s, Queen Victoria was among the many who thought they were noisy, smelly machines. By 1906, the first Grand Prix was speeding through the French countryside, igniting a global passion for motorsport.From daring land-speed record attempts on salt flats and windswept beaches to the hair-raising laps of Brooklands, Silverstone and Nürburgring's "Green Hell", David Long steers readers through the stories of the drivers, engineers and nations who risked everything for victory.Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.
| ISBN: | 9780008818067 |
| Publication date: | 11th February 2027 |
| Author: | David Long |
| Illustrator: | Cat Sims |
| Publisher: | Barrington Stoke an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 88 pages |
| Reading age: | 9+ |
| Series: | World of Sport |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage: General interest Transport Sports History Science Reference Works |
From land-speed record-breakers to unforgettable rivalries, buckle up for an exhilarating ride through the evolution of motorsport with Blue Peter Award winning author David Long.When automobiles arrived in Britain in the 1890s, Queen Victoria was among the many who thought they were noisy, smelly machines. By 1906, the first Grand Prix was speeding through the French countryside, igniting a global passion for motorsport.From daring land-speed record attempts on salt flats and windswept beaches to the hair-raising laps of Brooklands, Silverstone and Nürburgring's "Green Hell", David Long steers readers through the stories of the drivers, engineers and nations who risked everything for victory.Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.
Speed and Power is aimed at readers aged 9 and over.
Speed and Power features in the following genres: Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Transport, Sports, History, Science, Reference Works
Paperback. £7.19, down from the £7.99 cover price. Pre-order. 11th February 2027.
Speed and Power was written by David Long and published by Barrington Stoke an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Speed and Power has 88 pages
Yes it is part of World of Sport series
£7.19, reduced from £7.99. Pre-order. 11th February 2027.