Ocean State Libraries

"Ace has built her own go-kart, but when she is ready for a test run it will not start, and she has to figure out what part is missing--and then in the middle of the race something else goes wrong."--

Provides an overview of the history and development of go-karts, their main features, and go-kart competitions.

"[An] . . . introduction to karts, open-wheeled racing vehicles known for their strong chassis and use in a variety of races. Also included is a biographical story about kart driver Mia Chapman"--Provided by publisher.

"Jimmy Pearson hopes to follow in his late father's footsteps by racing a midget race car over the course of the summer after high school graduation. He invites his best friend Danny Houle to join him" --

Karts go fast and karts go slow. What other opposites do you see?

For Enzo, the Fourth of July means three things: fireworks, family, and car races! This year Zoë is finally old enough to compete in the Kids' Kart Challenge. But when one of the boys at the track says that girls aren't fast drivers, Zoë gets nervous and backs out of the race. Enzo knows it's up to him to help his family regain the confidence to compete on the big day.