The One Dollar Horse: Race the Wind

The One Dollar Horse: Race the Wind
Author: Lauren St John
Publisher: Orion Children's Books
Total Pages: 152
Release: 2013-04-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1444007963

The second romantic thriller in the gripping One Dollar Horse series in which Casey and her horse Storm face the challenge of the Kentucky Three Day Event. From the prize-winning author of the BLUE PETER BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD, the second romantic thriller in the gripping One Dollar Horse equestrian series in which Casey and her horse Storm face the challenge of the Kentucky Three Day Event. When Casey Blue's victory at the Badminton Horse Trials earns her and Storm an invitation to the prestigious Kentucky Three Day Event, it is a dream come true. But that dream is about to turn into a nightmare. After her father is arrested for a crime Casey is convinced he didn't commit, she finds herself the victim of a vicious blackmailer. To make matters worse, Storm is behaving like the wild horse he once was. Faced with losing everything she loves, she needs the help of her farrier boyfriend, Peter, to win in Kentucky, one of the most challenging riding competitions there is. But is he for her or against her?

Race with the Wind

Race with the Wind
Author: Birch Matthews
Publisher: Zenith Press
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2001
Genre: Aeronautics
ISBN: 0760307296

In the decades leading up to World War II, air races were often the proving grounds for radical new aviation principles and designs. The people and machines of air racing during this period made tremendous strides and contributed incredible new technologies, aerodynamics, powerplants, and airframes. This unique look at the key players and aircraft of the early 20th century's great air races examines and explains how innovative racing technologies found their way into future fighter and passenger aircraft. Coverage of exciting races like the Schneider Trophy, Pulitzer Trophy Race, and the National Air Races, an in-depth look at their contributions to aeronautics, exclusive line drawings illustrating the technologies, and archival photography make this a must for air racing fans and aviation enthusiasts.

To Race the Wind

To Race the Wind
Author: Harold Krents
Publisher: Putnam Publishing Group
Total Pages: 298
Release: 1972
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780399109249

A young man who is blind describes the obstacles he has encountered in seeking an independent life.

Fierce as the Wind

Fierce as the Wind
Author: Tara Wilson Redd
Publisher: Wendy Lamb Books
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2021-06-22
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1524766917

Heartbreak pushes one Hawaiian girl to find her strongest self in this authentic and emotional story of personal transformation that's perfect for fans of The Running Dream. When Miho's boyfriend breaks up with her without warning, all she can see is red--the color of blinding fury and pain, and the color of the fire she sets in an oil drum on the beach, burning every scrap of their memories. It's spring of senior year in Oahu, and while her friends are getting ready for college, Miho's deep in her misery, delivering pizzas on her bike. But then inspiration strikes: she'll do a triathlon. The training is brutal for a girl who has never even run a mile--though she can bike and swim. With the constant support of her friends and her dad, Miho digs deep to find just how fierce her determination is and how many obstacles she can overcome. Acclaimed author Tara Wilson Redd explores the intersections of race and class, and heartbreak and hope, with authentic honesty.

Race the Wild Wind

Race the Wild Wind
Author: Sandra Markle
Publisher: Walker Childrens
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011-07-19
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780802797674

From acclaimed science writer Sandra Markle comes a fascinating survival story about the wild horses of Sable Island. During a shipwreck, a young stallion leads a band of horses to safety on an arc of golden land-Sable Island, off the coast of Nova Scotia. In gorgeously illustrated panoramic views, readers will see how the herd quickly adapted to harsh winters before the warmth of spring brought new life and new foals. But when a severe summer storm puts the horses in danger once again, only by racing the wild wind can they survive the trials of nature in their new home.

To Love the Wind and the Rain

To Love the Wind and the Rain
Author: Dianne D. Glave
Publisher: University of Pittsburgh Pre
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2005-12-30
Genre: History
ISBN: 0822972905

"To Love the Wind and the Rain" is a groundbreaking and vivid analysis of the relationship between African Americans and the environment in U.S. history. It focuses on three major themes: African Americans in the rural environment, African Americans in the urban and suburban environments, and African Americans and the notion of environmental justice. Meticulously researched, the essays cover subjects including slavery, hunting, gardening, religion, the turpentine industry, outdoor recreation, women, and politics. "To Love the Wind and the Rain" will serve as an excellent foundation for future studies in African American environmental history.

Racing the Wind

Racing the Wind
Author: Ben M. Baglio
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2003-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780439319522

Jody's family is sailing around the world.

The Race

The Race
Author: Nina Allan
Publisher: Titan Books (US, CA)
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2016-07-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1785650386

A child is kidnapped with consequences that extend across worlds… A writer reaches into the past to discover the truth about a possible murder… Far away a young woman prepares for her mysterious future… In a future scarred by fracking and ecological collapse, Jenna Hoolman’s world is dominated by illegal smartdog racing: greyhounds genetically modified with human DNA. When her young niece goes missing that world implodes... Christy’s life is dominated by fear of her brother, a man she knows capable of monstrous acts and suspects of hiding even darker ones. Desperate to learn the truth she contacts Alex, who has his own demons to fight… And Maree, a young woman undertaking a journey that will change her world forever.

Wind-up Race Cars

Wind-up Race Cars
Author: Sam Taplin
Publisher: Usborne Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010
Genre: Automobile racing
ISBN: 9780794526573

Wind up the cars and watch them zoom around the tracks in this exciting interactive book. You can race the cars against each other on three different tracks.

Back to the Future: Race Through Time

Back to the Future: Race Through Time
Author: Marc Sumerak
Publisher: Insight Editions
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-05-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781683835486

Dash through Hill Valley history with this miniature collectible DeLorean! Experience beloved moments from the Back to the Future trilogy with this whimsically illustrated, interactive board book and toy DeLorean for fans of all ages. Time travelers can wind their way through the pages of history, visiting familiar spots in this quaint town during the Old West, 1955, and the far, distant future of 2015. Just wind up the DeLorean and--Great Scott!--watch it go! From the future home of Lyon Estates to the broken clock tower in the center of town, follow along as the DeLorean visits all the hot spots from the hit movie series. Bursting with fun facts and trivia about the town of Hill Valley, Back to the Future: Race Through Time is both an informative blast from the past and a fun ride into the future.