Download or read book Car Crazy written by G. Wayne Miller and published by PublicAffairs. This book was released on 2015-11-03 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Before the "Big Three," even before the Model T, the race for dominance in the American car market was fierce, fast, and sometimes farcical. Car Crazy takes readers back to the passionate and reckless years of the early automobile era, from 1893, when the first US-built auto was introduced, through 1908, when General Motors was founded and Ford's Model T went on the market. The motorcar was new, paved roads few, and devotees of this exciting and unregulated technology battled with citizens who considered the car a dangerous scourge, wrought by the wealthy, that was shattering a more peaceful way of life. Among the pioneering competitors were Ransom E. Olds, founder of Olds Motor Works and creator of a new company called REO; Olds' cutthroat new CEO Frederic L. Smith; William C. "Billy" Durant of Buick Motor Company (and soon General Motors); and inventor Henry Ford. They shared a passion for innovation, both mechanical and entrepreneurial, but their maniacal pursuit of market share would also involve legal manipulation, vicious smear campaigns, and zany publicity stunts -- including a wild transcontinental car race that transfixed the public. Their war on wheels ultimately culminated in a courtroom battle that would shape the American car industry forever. Based on extensive original research, Car Crazy is a page-turning story of popular culture, business, and sport at the dawn of the twentieth century, filled with compelling, larger-than-life characters, each an American original.
Download or read book Car Crazy Disney Pixar Cars written by Frank Berrios and published by Golden/Disney. This book was released on 2012-08-07 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Boys ages 3-7 can color their favorite characters from Disney/Pixar Cars and Cars 2 in this awesome 416-page activity book! Plus, it features over 200 stickers of Lightning McQueen, Mater and all their four-wheeled friends to add to the fun!
Download or read book Poem mobiles written by J. Patrick Lewis and published by Schwartz & Wade. This book was released on 2014-01-07 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paperback picture book features fresh, quirky poems by two picture-book poetry veterans which explore practically every kid's favorite topic: CARS! The U.S. Children's Poet Laureate and an award-winning children's poet join their prolific forces in this picture book of poems about cars. But they're not just any cars: there's the "Sloppy-Floppy-Nonstop-Jalopy" ("So unique there is no copy"); the Bathtub Limosine ("With hot water heating / And porcelain seating"); and the "High Heel Car." Each of the thirteen quirky, inventive poems will speak directly to the imaginations of children, as will Holmes's high-concept, detail-filled illustrations.
Download or read book How to Draw Crazy Cars Mad Monsters Like a Pro written by Ed Newton, Thom Taylor and published by . This book was released on with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chopped, slammed, channeled, blown . . . in the late '50s and early '60s all of these features lent themselves nicely to the rise of hot rod art that caricaturized the already severe design traits associated with these cars. Usually, the rods and customs in this art were piloted by slobbering, snaggle-toothed "monsters" with bulging, bloodshot eyes. Thanks to the iron-on T-shirt boom of the '70s and a raft of younger artists working today, hot rod monsters have persevered. Now award-winning car-designer Thom Taylor and legendary kustom culture figure Ed Newton reveal the tricks and techniques used by masters past and present to render these whack rods and their warts-and-all drivers. Beginning with a brief history of the form, the authors examine figures like Stanley Mouse, Ed Roth, and Newton himself, then reveal how those pioneers influenced modern artists like Keith Weesner, John Bell, and Dave Deal, to name a few. In addition to offering chapters covering topics like equipment, perspective, light sources, and other technical considerations, Taylor expands on the cartooning, proportion, and color chapters from his previous works, applying them to the subject at hand. Also includes dozens of examples of the form from many of the above-mentioned artists and more.
Download or read book Bugatti Veyron written by Calvin Cruz and published by Bellwether Media. This book was released on 2015-08-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ettore Bugatti has created some of the finest hand-built cars for the roads around the world. The Bugatti VeyronÕs sleek design is meant to enhance its powerful performance. Ride along with the Bugatti cars in this thrilling title for young readers.
Download or read book Crazy Cars written by Mark David and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents ideas for wacky way out cars including a millispeed, crazytrailer and windster. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.
Download or read book Maserati GranTurismo written by Emily Rose Oachs and published by Bellwether Media. This book was released on 2018-01-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 100 years after Maserati made its debut, the GranTurismo stuns drivers with its flashy looks and speed. From the trident that decorates the grille to the aerodynamic side skirts, this car was built to impress. Readers will eagerly jump into the driverÕs seat and cruise through this Car Crazy title.
Download or read book Crazy Cars written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Chevrolet Corvette Z06 written by Calvin Cruz and published by Bellwether Media. This book was released on 2015-08-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Chevrolet Corvette Z06 holds its own in the world of sports cars. Ranked among the most elite in its category, this car can keep up with the rest. Check out AmericaÕs favorite sports car in this adrenaline-pumping title for young readers.
Download or read book Car Crazy written by Thomas R. Randall and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Car Crazy is a look at the authors' 40 year love affair with Corvettes, sports cars, T buckets, race cars, pro street cars and a total fascination of their beauty and workmanship with ever changing design and color combinations. It paints a picture of society from generation to generation. It gives us an in depth view of the United States.
Download or read book Bugatti Chiron written by Emily Rose Oachs and published by Torque Books. This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Engaging images accompany information about the Bugatti Chiron. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--
Download or read book Lamborghini Aventador written by Calvin Cruz and published by Bellwether Media. This book was released on 2015-08-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 is at the top of its class when it comes to performance. This car has the strongest engine ever built by Lamborghini and accelerates from 0-62 miles per hour in less than three seconds. Cruise through this informative title for growing readers.
Download or read book Car Crazy written by Clive Gifford and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-05-14 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get up to speed with all things fast and furious! From rally cars to stunt cars, monster trucks to dragsters, and F1 cars to stunt bikes, buckle your seat belt and get ready for an action-packed race through the world of automobiles! Car Crazy is an exhilarating celebration of the motor vehicle in all its glory. Prepare to be dazzled by the fastest, loudest, most beautiful, most powerful, most expensive, and the most outrageous vehicles ever to hit the road. More than just pictures and facts, Car Crazy also tells the amazing human-interest stories behind the greatest racing drivers and stuntmen to ever get behind the wheel. A perfect read for car crazy kids!
Download or read book Car Crazy written by DK and published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd. This book was released on 2014-05-14 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Buckle your seat belt and get ready for an action-packed race through the world of automobiles. From turbo-charged dragsters to supercars and daredevil monster trucks...help your child get up to speed with all things fast and furious. Your child will snap up fast facts and be amazed as they discover all about the awesome vehicles inside Car Crazy. Cars, motorbikes, and trucks are featured through the book, with eye-catching pictures and information explaining how the vehicle technology works, from simple steering to petrol engines. Now available with text that lights up as you read along and playful images and sounds! Put your child in the driving seat for the ride of a lifetime...if it's got an engine and wheels they'll find it in Car Crazy.
Download or read book Nissan GT R written by Nathan Sommer and published by Bellwether Media. This book was released on 2019-08-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nissan has engineered a lot of vehicles, from the Frontier truck to the electric Leaf, but perhaps its crowning achievement is the sleek GT-R. Reluctant readers can follow Nissan’s history and learn about all the features that make this supercar stand out. With sidebars outlining specifications and showing off identifying qualities, this high-interest title is an exciting ride!
Download or read book Ripley Readers LEVEL1 Crazy Cars written by and published by Ripley Publishing. This book was released on 2020-11-10 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that not all cars have four wheels? Easy to read, fun to see, and filled with amazing things, kids (even reluctant readers) will love Ripley Readers Crazy Cars! Filled with stunning photography and easy-to-read writing, this Level 1 book covers everything from silly art cars to the world's fastest automobiles. It's all true and unbelievable! Ripley Level 1 Readers are perfect for kids who know their alphabet and are starting to sound out their words. From the editors of Ripley's Believe It or Not! comes Ripley Readers. Designed to help kids build their reading skills and confidence at any level, this program offers a variety of fun, entertaining, and unbelievable topics to interest even the most reluctant readers. With stories and information that will spark their curiosity, each book will motivate them to start and keep reading. Each title is certified by and includes the Lexile measure, ensuring that the content is appropriate for each level and allowing those just beginning to read, as well as those starting to advance to chapter books, to have just the right reading content. Level 1 Sounding It Out (Pre-K-Kindergarten)—For kids who know their alphabet and are starting to sound out words. Level 2 Reading with Help (Pre-K-Grade 1)—For kids that know sight words and are learning to sound out new words. Level 3 Independent Reading (Grades 1-3)—For kids that are beginning to read on their own. Level 4 Chapters (Grades 2-4)—For confident readers who enjoy a mixture of images and story.
Download or read book Car Crazy written by Dean D. Dauphinais and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is a highly unauthorized, totally entertaining guide to all things automotive. Cleverly mixing important car facts with silly and trivial ones, Car Crazy provides great reading for car lovers as it covers such topics as World Wide Web addresses for car companies, the "Lemon Law" amd how to use it, nicknames for cars, top 10 speed traps, and more.
