Before he became a Piston Cup superstar, Lightning McQueen was a car with a dream . . . and a different name! Where did Lightning learn to race? Who was his first sponsor? And where did "Ka-chow!" come from? Struck by Lightning is the story of the world's most famous race car—before the bolt!

Contains excerpt of the next Cars origins series.

Contains excerpt of the next Cars origins series.

Just in time for the release of Disney/Pixar Cars 3, this fun-filled chapter book reveals the origin of the racer known as Lightning McQueen! Children ages 6 to 9 will love this dramatic chapter book extension story based on the Cars franchise.

On the way to the big race, a racecar named Lightning McQueen gets lost but he manages to make new friends and learn what is truly important in life.

All the world's a racetrack as superstar Lightning McQueen zooms back into action, with his best friend Mater in tow, to take on the globe's fastest and finest in Disney/Pixar Cars 2. This Step 2 film retelling is sure to be a hit with children ages 4 to 6. Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

Answers questions about Franklin's experiment, lightning rods, safety considerations, property damage, ball lightning, thunder, and thunderstorms

Three. . . two. . . one. . . Let's race! Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, Lightning McQueen is suddenly pushed out of the sport he loves. To get back in the game, he needs the help of an eager young race technician, who has her own plan to win; inspiration from Doc Hudson, the fabulous Hudson Hornet; and lessons gained from a few unexpected turns. Proving that #95 isn't through yet, this Piston Cup will test the heart of a champion on racing's biggest stage! Capturing every speed-defying moment of the movie, this graphic novel style companion to Disney/Pixar Cars 3 will delight fans of all ages.

Read along with Disney! Lightning McQueen is suddenly pushed out of racing by a mysterious rookie who's part of a new generation of high-tech racers. Read along with word-for-word narration as he seeks help from a trainer to get back in the game.