lowriders

Readers explore the history of lowriders, how they work, and the ways in which they're used.

"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"--Provided by publisher.

Friends Flapjack Octopus, Lupe Impala, and the mosquito Elirio Malaria like lowrider cars and want to be in the car club but the bullies Los Matamoscas won't let them. The three outcasts vow to find a way into Los Matamoscas' car show.

A photographic introduction to custom cars known as lowriders, reviewing the history of the vehicles, examining their features, and looking at lowriders in action.

Lupe Impala, Elirio Malaria, and El Chavo Octopus are now the proud owners of their own garage--but when a series of earthquakes hits 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.

"Engaging images accompany information about lowriders. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

Lupe, Flapjack, and 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.

Lupe Impala, Elirio Malaria, and El Chavo Octopus are now the proud owners of their own garage--but when a series of earthquakes hits 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.

This book discusses "lowriding" which began among Mexican Americans as an expression of Hispanic culture and which has become an important part of America's mainstream car culture.

Presents an introduction to the history, design, and features of lowriders.