Product Description
by J. P. Miller (Author), Amanda Quartey (Illustrator)
Learn about Wendell Scott's fascinating life, one of the first African American NASCAR drivers and first African American to win a race in the Grand National Series, in the book Wendell Scott--part of the Leaders Like Us African American childrens books series.
Discover what led Wendell Scott to becoming an important African American leader in race car driving, as well as his accomplishments.
Storybook Features:
- This children's book includes reading/teaching tips, discussion questions, a timeline, and extension activity to develop reading comprehension skills.
- 24 pages with vibrant illustrations
- Lexile 680L
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Back Jacket
Wendell loved to drive fast. When people wanted to hire African American race car drivers, his name was the first to come up. He accepted the challenge. By 1963, he had gone from getting speeding tickets to winning a racing championship. Meet an important
