Monster Trucks

By Jeff Savage

Growling engines, huge tires, and daring drivers all come together in a monster truck show. These giant trucks may weigh 5 tons and be 10 feet tall, but they can pull off some high flying stunts. From high wheelies to one on one races, find out how these ground shaking trucks impress audiences everywhere.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Capstone Young Readers
• Release date: Jul 15, 2021
• ISBN: 9781663982964

Jeff Savage

Jeff Savage has written dozens of books for young readers. He lives in California and frequently visits schools around the country to talk to kids about his work.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Chapter 1: A Wild Ride

Chapter 2: Rise of the Monsters

Chapter 3: The Making of a Monster

Chapter 4: Show Action

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A WILD RIDE

More than 40,000 fans filled the Alamodome on January 11, 2009, in San Antonio, Texas. They expected a Monster Jam show filled with heart-pounding action.

All eyes were on the monster truck El Toro Loco. Driver Lupe Soza was from Orange Grove, Texas, a town near San Antonio. He wanted to put on a good show for his hometown fans. The night before, Soza had come close to winning the freestyle event. Could he earn the win today?