Life in the Pits: Twenty Seconds That Make the Difference cover

Life in the Pits: Twenty Seconds That Make the Difference

Author: Buckley Jr., James

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 5.1
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 3030
Points per Word 0.000165
Page Count 32
Points per Page 0.015625

Description

This book is an introduction to NASCAR's pit crews and the work they do.

Quick Summary

Buckle up for a wild ride into the world of NASCAR pit crews, where ordinary people become speed demons who can change four tires and fill a gas tank in just 20 seconds. The book takes readers behind the scenes to meet the real-life superheroes who practice their craft obsessively and perform mind-blowing feats at 200 miles per hour while everyone else watches the race. If your kid loves fast-paced sports stories like Matt Christopher's football or basketball books, they'll devour this behind-the-scenes look at NASCAR's unsung heroes. Perfect for kids in grades 4-6 who crave short, action-packed reads about competition and teamwork.