Dino-Racing

Author: Lisa Wheeler and Barry Gott Series: Dino-Sports

Illustrations and rhyming text follow dinosaurs as they race against each other in dragsters, then off-road vehicles, and finally stock cars.

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Summary

Illustrations and rhyming text follow dinosaurs as they race against each other in dragsters, then off-road vehicles, and finally stock cars.

Description

Lisa Wheeler's rhymes explore thoughtful questions such as: which dinosaurs would make the best chasers for support in a desert off-road race? Does t-rex's king status transfer to the track? And can diplosaurus actually fit inside a stock car? Barry gott's illustrauons bring all the hilarious action to life. A high-interest addition to the successful lineup of dino-sports titles, this book is full of exciting and action-packed moments on the track and off-road.

Critic Reviews

“"From drag to off-road to stock-car racing, Wheeler's dinos traverse the circuits, as herbivores and carnivores compete in rhyme time. Gott's bright stylistic art depicts the fierce contests and reflects insider humor as his racers zoom around Pangaea Speedway, flaunting sponsorship logos from Plantzoil, Scale Brite, and Primordial Soup. Happy readers and read-tos will pick up a few racing tips in this zippy entry into a series including Dino-Swimming and Dino-Boarding. And, oh yes, break out your toe-taps and your tutusthis one ends with a teaser for the next episode in the dino-sport lexicon: Dino-Dancing! VERDICT: Colorful rhyming fun for car lovers, racing aficionados, and dinophiles."School Library Journal”

"This action-packed book combines twin obsessions for many children. . . . Gott's digital illustrations . . . [feature] many inside jokes for dinosaur-lovers. . . . Car-crazy kids will also drool over the flashy race cars."—Booklist

About the Author

Lisa Wheeler is the award-winning author of the Dino-Sports and Dino-Holidays books. When she isn't running around the country visiting schools, standing at podiums, and eating airport snacks, she resides in Michigan. Barry Gott lives in Ohio and has illustrated many children's books, including all of the Dino-Sports and Dino-Holidays books.