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STEMville: The Fast Lane

By Ben Newman
Series: STEMville
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Immerse yourself in the second instalment of the STEMville series: The Fast Lane. The annual Big Race has arrived in STEMville! Gather around the track to watch the town’s contestants compete to become this year’s champion. Frankie Thunderfoot comes from a family of confident trophy winners,... Read More
Format: Hardback
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Immerse yourself in the second instalment of the STEMville series: The Fast Lane.

The annual Big Race has arrived in STEMville! Gather around the track to watch the town’s contestants compete to become this year’s champion. Frankie Thunderfoot comes from a family of confident trophy winners, while Wilbur Hardshell’s race team are slow, steady and mathematical in their approach.

When Frankie’s need for speed causes her to crash, Wilbur must decide whether he should forfeit his position to help her or secure first place for himself.

Learn all about how race cars are built and how they work, from acceleration to g-force and quick-fire pit stops.

Series: STEMville

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  • STEMville: The Fast Lane
    STEMville: The Fast Lane
    Immerse yourself in the second instalment of the STEMville series: The Fast Lane. The annual Big Race has arrived in STEMville! Gather around the track to watch the town’s contestants compete to become this year’s champion. Frankie Thunderfoot comes from a family of confident trophy winners, while Wilbur Hardshell’s race team are slow, steady and mathematical in their approach. When...
    By Ben Newman
    Hardback
    $2799
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781913123246

Publisher: Flying Eye Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 March 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Flying Eye Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 230.0mm

Height: 270.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 48

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Ben Newman Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Series: STEMville

About the Author

Ben Newman is an award-winning illustrator who has racked up an impressive list of clients including Penguin, the BBC , and the New York Times, amongst many others.

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