Jimmie Johnson: NASCAR Champion

Sarah Tieck

ABDO Publishing Company, Sep 1, 2009 - Juvenile Nonfiction - 32 pages

This book discusses the family background, education, rise to fame, and future plans of NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson. From Johnson's early races in the ASA short-track series to his break into the major NASCAR series, readers will learn about Johnson's outstanding talent and drive. Also covered are NASCAR and its major races, including the Sprint Cup Series and the Nationwide Series. Additionally, readers will learn about Johnson's awards and achievements, as well as the Jimmie Johnson Foundation. Colorful graphics, oversized photographs, and short, engaging sentences draw reluctant readers into the fascinating life of Jimmie Johnson! Included are table of contents, Did You Know facts, glossary with phonetic spellings, and index. Buddy Books is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Contents

• Racing Star: 4
• Family Life: 6
• Early Years: 11
• Racing Dreams: 12
• NASCAR: 16
• Fast Track: 18
• Rising Star: 22
• Off the Racetrack: 24
• Buzz: 28
• Snapshot: 30
• Important Words: 31
• Index: 32

Bibliographic information

• Title: Jimmie Johnson: NASCAR Champion; Big Buddy Biographies
• Author: Sarah Tieck
• Publisher: ABDO Publishing Company, 2009
• ISBN: 1617858579, 9781617858574
• Length: 32 pages
• Subjects: Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / Sports & Recreation; Juvenile Nonfiction / Sports & Recreation / Motor Sports