"From crazy designs created for movies to vehicles made for driving in style, custom cars are one-of-a-kind specials. Take a closer look at some . . . eye-catching cars"--Back cover.
"Questions and answers about lowriders foster inquiry-based learning for readers in early elementary. Topics include paint jobs, tires, and history. A Stay Curious! Learn More feature models research skills and doubles as a mini media literacy lesson. Includes simple infographics, glossary, and index"--Provided by publisher.
Offers an overview of the design, creation, and features of choppers, which are specially modified motorcycles. Describes how choppers are celebrated around the world. Includes a diagram, color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.
Offers an overview of lowriders, which are cars built for style, not speed. Presents lowrider design with outside and inside details. Includes a lowrider diagram, glossary, and bibliography.
"From the first days of automobiles, custom accessories have been a part of car culture. As decades passed, car ownership grew until just about every driveway had at least one automobile. Model after model came out year after year until junkyards become full of old cars. That's when innovative designers, engineers, and mechanics fused new creations from old and restored many junkyard wrecks to original shine. This is the story of how and why so many car owners seek to make a statement with their cars"--Provided by publisher.
Not all cars are built for speed. From the inside out, lowriders are built for style. See how owners use hydraulics, chrome, booming speaker systems, and custom paint jobs to build cars unlike anything else on the road. Fully translated Spanish text.
