Built for Speed
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Chapter Book · Graphic novel · Ages 5–7 · 2020 · Est. 41 min read

Built for Speed

By Vicky Fang, Christine Nishiyama (Illustrator)

Book #2 in the Layla and the Bots series

A young inventor and her robot friends help a girl with a disability participate in a go-kart race by building a custom go-kart for her.

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80 pages· 1,813 words· Est. 41 min read
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In Blossom Valley, Layla and the Bots gear up for a thrilling go-kart race. But when Tina needs a custom cart with hand-controls, they spring into action. Can they engineer a speedy solution that outpaces her wheelchair and secures victory? Dive into this vibrant tale of innovation and teamwork, where every page bursts with colorful illustrations and STEAM excitement. Will Tina's new ride be fast enough to win the race?

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Ready, set, go! Layla and the Bots are heading to the races!

Pick a book. Grow a Reader!

This series is part of Scholastic’s early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!

Blossom Valley is hosting a go-kart race! The go-karts are provided for all the kids in town. Layla and the Bots can’t wait for race day! But one racer, Tina, needs their help. She needs a new cart that uses hand-controls and other cool features. Layla and the Bots know just what to do… they will build her a brand-new cart that’s even faster than her wheelchair! But will Tina’s go-kart have enough speed to win the race? With full-color artwork on every page and speech bubbles throughout, this early chapter book series brings kid-friendly STEAM topics to young readers!

At a glance
Format
Pages
80
Words
1,813
Reading age
5–7
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
520L
Themes & topics
Books about musicBooks about performing artsBooks about technologyBooks about disabilitiesBooks about contests
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.4
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
August 4, 2020
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9781338582925

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