Curious Kids: Cars
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Did You Know?
The first cars did not have steering wheels, they had levers instead!
Some books below may be eBooks or audiobooks. ask a librarian or parent for help.
Fiction Books
Non-fiction Books
Fun Activities
Racing Flags Color & Match Game
Think you know your flags? Color the flags and match them with what they mean! Check your answers.
Movies
Cars 1, 2 & 3 from Walt Disney Pictures
Join the adventures of hotshot rookie race car Lightning McQueen and the incomparable tow truck Mater through potholes, detours, and hilarious surprises.
How a Car Is Built [DVD]
Shows how giant rolls of steel are transformed into automobiles (includes bonus episode of how a tugboat works).
The Fast and the Furry [DVD]
Straight out of the cartoons, Tom & Jerry join the Super Race to win a mansion, driving souped-up hotrods that can adapt to any environment.
Speed Racer 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 [DVD]
Watch the adventures of Speed, race-car driver and spy. Episodes from the classic animated TV series.
Websites
History of Cars by DK FindOut!
Learn about early cars, racing cars, luxury cars and famous cars.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Kids Club
A Kids Club membership offers your child the chance to interact with fellow young race fans and play fun, racing-related games, provides access to exclusive IMS Kids Club exclusive events and much more!
Race to the Rescue! from Nick Jr.
Blaze and the Monster Machines race to the finish in this kids online racing game.