united states highway 66

"An illustrated comic travelogue about an American immigrant driving alone through all that's left of 'The Mother Road,' Route 66"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a graphic memoir of artist and immigrant Shing Yin Khor and her trip with her dog Bug's to travel America's famous Route 66 to find out what it really means to "be American.".

"An illustrated comic travelogue about an American immigrant driving alone through all that's left of 'The Mother Road,' Route 66"--Provided by the publisher.

Presents photos and information about historic Route 66, which stretched from Chicago to Los Angeles. Discusses landmarks, the road's discontinuation, and how to plan a road trip tracing the original route. Includes a glossary, index, and resources for further information.

Incorporates primary source materials in an illustrated history of Route 66, a highway that once stretched across the United States, and the attractions found along the way.

Traces the history of Route 66, the first highway to link the midwest with the Pacific Ocean, and describes some of the attractions found in each state as the road runs through Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California.