This title explores the ways muscle cars were established, how they evolved and expanded, and how muscle cars became part of the nation's identity. The text provides historical context and explores the social, economic, political, and technological frameworks that influenced or defined the popularity, growth, and modern advancements of muscle cars.
"Questions and answers about hot rods foster inquiry-based learning for readers in early elementary. Topics include fuel, tires, history, and drag racing"--Provided by publisher.
Explores the history, features, and design of hot rods and explains how to build one and where to see them. Includes color photographs, captions, a glossary, and additional resources.
Showcases over forty hot rods, including classic traditional hot rods, exotic show rods, and bare-bones rat rods, each with a description, name of the owner and builder, engine type, color photographs, and trivia.
Hot rodding began as a way to bring new life to old cars. It allowed young people to own cars without spending a lot of money. Today?s hot rods are part art and part mechanical wonder, and they are no longer cheap.
