The Horn Book Guide

SPORTS

Huff, Richard

Demolition Derby

64 pp. | Chelsea | October, 1999 | Library ISBN 0-7910-5416-0 $$16.95

(4) 4-6 Race Car Legends series. Each of these books focuses on the positive aspects of car racing, either emphasizing the contributions of individual racers and the history of racecar organizations, or describing specific events and types of racing. The biographical profiles consist of descriptions of racing action and uncritical narratives about the driver's life. Black-and-white photos, some of which are too dark, accompany the text. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Jack Forman