Bubba Wallace: Stock Car Racing Star

by Lisa A. Crayton

Overview

Bubba Wallace started racing cars at nine years old. He began competing in 2010 and hasn’t slowed down since, setting records as the youngest winner at many races. He was the first Black driver to win Rookie of the Year for NASCAR. Find out how Wallace's talent has led him to success in the world of stock car racing.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781663983619
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2022
Series:	Sports Illustrated Kids Stars of Sports
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	860L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

About the Author

Lisa A. Crayton once wanted to be a physical therapist. That changed when she fell in love with writing while taking an eight-grade journalism class. A former corporate publications editor and writer, she is an editor and an award-winning writer. As a children’s book author, she has written fifteen books for kids and teens, and co-authored six others. She loves coaching writers, and especially enjoys speaking at writers’ conferences.
She earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from National University, and a bachelor’s degree in public relations and journalism, cum laude, from Utica College.

Table of Contents

A Fantastic Finish 4

Chapter 1 Flying Start 6

Chapter 2 In the Fast Lane 10

Chapter 3 Moving Up 14

Chapter 4 Driving Change 18

Chapter 5 A New Team 22

Timeline 29

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

Interviews

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Editorial Reviews

These additions to the Stars of Sports series focus on talented athletes whom both kids and adults can look up to. Featuring colorful images as well as deep dives into the careers of these stars, these engaging biographies divide their content into short chapters with fact boxes and topical asides to add additional context to the main text. In Bubba Wallace, readers follow the story and history of this stellar stock-car racer, examining the beginning of his career, how it changed over time, and Wallace’s commitment to activism. Baseball fans will gravitate toward Fernando Tatís Jr., which traces the slugger’s start as a hopeful baseball player in the Dominican Republic through his memorable achievements beyond the island. Naomi Osaka zooms in on talented tennis player Osaka, who has made it far with her powerful serve; this title offers insight into her challenges and close relationship with her family. Sky Brown introduces readers to a skateboard prodigy from Japan who began competing at age 12 and medaled in the Olympics 8 years later. Each book’s back matter includes a time line, glossary, and further-reading recommendations. Perfect for young sports enthusiasts and classrooms, these stories will inspire readers and perk up sports collections.

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