- Anything NASCAR is hot, hot, hot - Solid information with up-to-the-minute graphic appeal.- Series features include photos, diagrams, glossary, and resources.Curriculum Standards: Grades 5-8 Standards for Social StudiesIndividual Development and Identity- Explore factors that contribute to one's personal identity like interests and abilities.- Analyze a particular event to identify reasons individuals might respond to it in different ways.- Work independently and cooperatively to accomplish goals.Individuals, Groups, and Institutions- Identify examples of institutions and describe the interactions of people with institutions.- Give examples of the role of institutions in furthering continuity and change.Production, Distribution, and Consumption- Distinguish between needs and wants.- Describe the influence of incentives, values, traditions, and habits on economic decisions.- Explain/demonstrate the role of money in everyday life.