NASCAR Heroes introduces young readers to Carl Edwards and his accomplishments on and off the racetrack. The brief narrative summarizes Edwards's life and career to date and draws attention to accomplishments beyond his racing skills in the National Association for Stock Car Racing's Cup Series. Short, informative sidebars add to the dynamic, full-spread photographs and easy-to-read text, making Carl Edwards a checkered flag for any reader! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.