How Do Formula One Race Cars Work?

Reviewed by: Terri Bauld - Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library, Kennebunkport, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: August 24, 2016

Review

This book on Formula One race cars will appeal to young readers who are interested in cars and racing. How do these cars go so fast? And how are drivers kept safe? This engaging book will answer these questions and detail just how formula one race cars work. The pages are filled with photos of race cars and their individual parts that make them move. The text that accompanies each photo is clearly written at an age appropriate level.The format is visually appealing with brightly colored pages and interesting photos of the cars, drivers, racetracks and parts of the car. Call-outs on the photographs work well providing additional information. A simple diagram of a race car and a page of fun facts round out the book. A glossary and a further reading page, along with a free download of complimentary educational resources, are also included. Readers who enjoy this book may also be interested in the other books in the How Vehicles Work series that include books on big rigs, fire trucks, monster trucks, tanks and trains. A strong addition to both public and school libraries.

Overall Book Score: very good