Most Popular Books by Bob Woods

An introduction to the history of the sport of motocross.

This exciting series teaches readers all there is to know about racing sports.

"Learn about the motorcycle''s beginning, the chopper phenomenon, and motorcycle racing"--Provided by publisher.

"Learn about some of the world''s most famous sports cars; how they began, and where they are going in the future"--Provided by publisher.

More than a million Americans own snowmobiles. Every winter, they get ready to race. Riders hop on their hot machines for some cold-weather fun. How do you drive a snowmobile? What are the races like? How can you stay safe while racing? Readers learn all about the exciting sport of snowmobiling. Color photographs, a glossary, and fact boxes will get them ready for this exciting adventure.

America''s love affair with cars is most passionate when it comes to the fastest, most powerful, and coolest-looking models on the nation''s roads. Author Bob Woods takes readers through the history of flashy "muscle" cars, such as the Pontiac GTO, Ford Mustang, Chevy Camaro, Dodge Charger, and Chevy Corvette.

Yankee Greats features 100 baseball cards of the greatest and most popular Yankees from the celebrated trading-card company Topps. Showcasing original cards for hall-of-fame players such as Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, and Yogi Berra, and current heroes like Derek Jeter, this unique package provides a fun and fresh approach to revisiting America’s favorite pastime with one of baseball’s most beloved teams. Since the Yankee’s humble beginnings in 1903 as the New York Highlanders to today’s star-studded team, the Bronx Bombers have won 27 World Championships—more titles than any other professional sports franchise in history. Yankee Greats will let Yankee and baseball fans alike revel in and reminisce over so many of the players that helped make baseball what it is today, and these legendary cards will bring back fond memories for both young and old collectors.

An exciting new series of high interest books that will appeal to even the most reluctant readers contains action-packed photographs and stories of the hottest racing vehicles and races for kids.

Racer Danica Patrick took the world by storm in the 2005 Indianapolis 500. However, she is not alone in the ranks of well-known, talented female racers. Discover more about these high-speed athletes in Racer Girls, a Girls Rock! book.

In-line skating is fun and easy, if you know how to do it. This book covers the basics while delivering the thrill of the sport through bright photos and engaging descriptions of this popular pastime.

A simple introduction to the history, gear, techniques, and enjoyment of the relatively new sport of snowboarding.

Author Bob Woods takes readers on a wild ride through the exciting world of motorcycles. From the history of motorcycles to motorcycle racing, cruisers, choppers, and motocross, biking fans will find plenty here to keep them hooked.

Briefly describes new versions of surfing and water skiing, as well as newer water sports such as kitesurfing and wakeboarding.

Readers who love fast cars will love this book, featuring many of the fastest, most powerful cars on the planet. They will meet the international "superstars" adored by car lovers the world over, sports cars from Ferrari, Lamborghini, BMW, Porsche, Jaguar, and more.

America loves muscle cars! The super-fast and super-cool Camaro, GTO, and others from the 1960s and 1970s are still as popular as ever, while today''s super-high-tech models tear up the road. Old or new, these race-car cousins are all about speed and fun. From his home in Connecticut, Bob Woods writes about cars, motorcycles, and other things that go fast. He still fondly remembers his very first set of wild wheels-a 1963 Plymouth Sport Fury convertible. Book jacket.

Families often wrestle with the decision to move a person with dementia into a care home. The decision can be highly charged and emotional, involving feelings of loss, sadness and guilt. Moreover, developing a good relationship between the family and the care home is not an easy matter. In this accessible guide the authors take person-centred dementia care a step forward by outlining ways in which care homes can help families to become partners in the caring process. Using case examples, quotations and research-based evidence, the authors offer practical advice and good practice guidelines for supporting relatives who choose to be involved in the care of people with dementia living in a care home, as well as highlighting the value of this involvement. The book is written in an easy-to-read style and incorporates useful features such as checklists for reviewing current practices and summaries of key points for each chapter. An invaluable resource for care home managers and staff, this book will also be helpful for families of people with dementia, as well as for students and researchers interested in dementia care practice.

Story of a thirteen year old boy''s rise to the top of the sporting world of basketball.

Provides short histories of the football teams that make up the AFC East division.

A NASCAR guide covers established stars like Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and Jimmie Johnson, recent champions such as Matt Kenseth and Kurt Busch, and the sport''s hottest rookies and the challenges and demands facing these rising stars as they attempt to race their way to the top. Original.

Discusses the history of NASCAR and some of the great ones, including information on those who ride.

Describes the education, experience, and qualifications needed to become a driver on the NASCAR circuit.

This book details the career of Mat Hoffman, ten-time World Champion BMX biker.

Read about the life and career of Annika Sorenstam, who is being hailed as the greatest female golfer ever.

Describes some of the largest pieces of construction equipment and other massive machines that are used for big jobs, including enormous dump trucks and the space shuttle transport platform.

Everything you need to know about buying and maintaining a scooter plus a brief history of the machines.

Gathers the Star Wars paintings of Greg and Tim Hildebrandt while offering a glimpse into the artists'' creative processes.

An introduction to sharks, explaining their physical characteristics, natural environment, why they attack, and safety measures to follow when there is a shark sighting.

Enter the wondrous world of optical illusions, where your eyes and brain play all kinds of amazing tricks on each other. This jam-packed, fun-filled book features over 90 mind-bending illusions, plus a kit of materials for creating your own optical teasers. Try to make sense of ¿impossible objects.¿ Marvel at illustrations that reveal more than one image. Discover the magic of moire patterns, the thrill of 3-D imagery, and the incredible world of stereograms. Beware, though: You won¿t always believe what you see . . . or what you believe. Includes: interactive book, 3-D glasses, colored films, mirror tricks, fun projects, and much more!

In this personable chronicle Bob Woods shares with us, through the keen eyes of a competitor and mentor, a rich and compelling history of student teams and their cars.