This book contains illustrated drawings of trucks, big rigs, and motorcycles. It also has intricate drawings in detailed pen-and-ink illustrations.

Hot rods are modified cars with huge engines, custom paint-jobs, and high linear speeds. Readers will find out where the idea to make these cars came from and the enthusiasm that keeps them around today.

Hot rod owners love to show off their souped-up cars. Some even remove the hoods so others can admire the engine! Students can find out about the history of these snazzy rides and what makes these hot rods so cool in this flashy title for reluctant readers.

"Questions and answers about hot rods foster inquiry-based learning for readers in early elementary. Topics include fuel, tires, history, and drag racing. A Stay Curious! Learn More feature models research skills and doubles as a mini media literacy lesson. Includes simple infographics, glossary, and index"--

Defined by author and Rat Rod Magazine editor Steve Thaemert, Jr. as the “blue-collar hot rod," a the term “rat rod" refers to a custom car built with creativity, ingenuity, and individuality. Less of a classic-car replica and more of an expression of the builder's personality, “rat rodding" encompasses not just the vehicles but also the scene and the lifestyle ignited by this automotive hobby that's catching on like wildfire. By the editor and senior writer of Rat Rod Magazine, the comprehensive publication for all things rat rod, The Illustrated History of Rat Rod takes you inside the culture to explore the beginnings, evolution, and rising popularity of the hobby.INSIDE THE ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF RAT ROD:•The beginnings of the rat-rod scene and early enthusiasts.•A look at the hot rods that spawned the rat-rod hobby and how the term “rat rod" was coined.•Rat Rod Magazine and its importance in defining and documenting the hobby as well as other media exposure that helped bring rat rodding into the public eye.•How rat rodding overcame opposition by detractors while gaining acceptance and supporters.•The annual Rat Rod Tour, including event results and anecdotes from attendees.•The clothes, attitudes, music, and styles that shape the rat rod culture.•A discussion of parts, building techniques, and safety practices typical of rat rodding.•A glossary of terminology unique to the rat rod hobby.

This is a delightful book filled with color, rhyme, numbers, colors, all the while using classic cars as the tool. The cars are from many eras and are beautifully illustrated.

DIVIn Hot Rod Garages, acclaimed hot rod photographer and author Peter Vincent gives readers an intimate look inside the shops and garages of more than two dozen rod and custom builders. Unlike most hot rod books, Vincent’s takes a strictly California-centric approach in examining shops across the United States. From individuals crafting cars for their own reward to more prominent builders turning out cool rides for paying customers, Vincent and his cameras show the builders in the context of their spaces, in the process exploring how their work environments inform their creations and vice versa. Included are individuals like Pete Eastwood who have garnered attention in the hot rod press while building mostly for themselves; builders like Vern and Keith Tardel, the Kennedy Brothers, and Cole Foster with his crew at Salinas Boyz, all currently being celebrated for the traditionally styled rides they build for consumers; and high-end shops widely considered to be the cream of the industry, like Roy Brizio’s and Steve Moal’s in the Bay Area, as well as SO-CAL Speed Shop (heir to legend Alex Xydias). The result is the next best thing to being there—an exquisitely presented book that eloquently distills the varying nature of these spaces and the cars created within, revealing the countless hours spent machining, wrenching, welding, and shaping these beautiful visions to fruition./div

American Hot Rods Coloring book 30+ drawings. Features! Key highlights of this book: ✅ Vivid images: black-and-white paper filled with 30 artistic illustrations and stunning designs. ✅ Single-Sided Pages: Bleeding is no longer an issue because all pages are printed on single sides. ✅ Fulfill your passion: All pages contain various appealing images to satisfy your creativity which helps you become a great coloring master. ✅ The greatest gift ever: Giving the appropriate gift to the appropriate person to spread love, laughter, and joy. Share this book with your loved one or your friends. ✅ Beautifully illustrated simple designs to inspire your creative mind. ✅ Varied and unique illustrations to keep you coloring for hours. Specifications: 30 ready-to-color illustrations of Minimalist Art Dimensions: 8.5 x 11 Inches Suitable for Coloring Pens, Pencils, Markers

A guide to the history of hot rods and custom cars, from the earliest stripped-down roadsters of the 1930s to the tuck-and-rolled beauties of the 1950s and early '60s

Get ready for a hot read on some cool cars! From modified 1930s Ford cars, such as the “Deuce” roadster and classic Model T, to crazy VW Bugs and pumped-up pickup trucks, HOT Hot Rods will show kids what makes these jaw-dropping cars and their powerful engines so special! With incredible, full-color photographs, thrill-seeking readers will learn all about the history of hot rods and the people who create and drive them. So fasten your seat belt and get ready for a fast ride!