Lightning McQueen and Mater are back with more adventures in the thrilling new high-octane sequel, Disney/Pixar Cars 2, scheduled to open in theaters in June 2011.

"Lightning Mcqueen is known as a racing champion across the world. But when a new generation of blazing fast racers arrive on the scene, he is suddenly pushed out of the sport he loves. With the help of friends, old and new, he tries to get back in the game. Can Lightning prove that he's racing days aren't over and that he still has much more to give? Enjoy a classic Disney Pixar experience with this magical storybook" -- Back cover.

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.

Splash! Splash! Car gets wet and soapy as he goes through the car wash. He's had a big adventure today. His shiny paint got dirtier and dirtier as he drove all over town—first with mud from a construction site, then from exhaust, and finally from a flock of birds. At the end of his big day, a bath is just what this little car needs. Michael Garland's bright and bold art features lots of different vehicles, from diggers to big trucks, making this book just right for young car enthusiasts learning how to read. An I Like to Read® picture book. Guided Reading Level D.