lowriders

Lupe, an impala with a flair for mechanics, Flapjack, a sweet young octopus with vision problems, and the other Lowriders are concerned about the pollution in their town, and the greedy Upscale Business Association's plans to tear down local businesses--but first they must rescue the migrating monarchs from a wildfire caused by drought and climate change.

People who drive lowriders can control how high or low the car is relative to the ground with switches. These switches control the flow of oil to each wheel. Lowriders can be really fun! Skilled drivers can do tricks such as making the cars bounce and jump around. In the 1990's, lowriders became a popular part of hip-hop culture. Readers will learn more about the history of lowriders and more-even about "dancing" contests! Full-color photographs show many different kinds of lowriders.

"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.

Describes various lowrider vehicles, how they operate, ways they are customized, and how they are showcased in competitions and exhibitions. Includes photographs, a glossary, and resources for further investigation.

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.

Through engaging text and dynamic infographics, describes the history, features, and future of lowriders.

In this graphic novel prequel to the Lowriders books, Elirio is painting murals based on indigenous words, and a gang of bullies are harassing him--until he meets Lupe and Flapjack, and together they form their club.

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.

Lupe Impala, Elirio Malaria, and El Chavo Octopus are now the proud owners of their own garage, but when a series of earthquakes hit their town and Genie, their beloved cat, disappears they find themselves traveling to the realm of Mictlantecuhtli, Aztec god of the Underworld, who is keeping Genie prisoner.

Lupe, Flapjack, Elirio customize their car into a low rider for the Universal Car Competition to win the cash prize that will enable them to buy their own garage.