Classic Cars: 1931-1980

From the Series Automania!
  • Interest Level: Grade 3 - Grade 6
  • Reading Level: Grade 4

Custom coachbuilding, chrome fenders, and rumble seats signaled the dawn of a new era in automobile history. This highly illustrated new book features cars from the Classic era from 1931 to 1980, which saw the birth and death of many stunning and outrageous vehicular trends. Children will be amazed by detailed photos which help explain what makes a car a classic and why the vehicles portrayed have staying power. Other topics include
• the Great Depression and World War II, and their effects on the automobile industry
• the demise of the independent car companies and the rise of the 'Big Three' - Ford, Chrysler and General Motors
• the arrival of Hydramatic transmission
• Classic stylings of hubcaps and wheels, grilles, and hood ornaments
• automobilia, including collectors' items, car shows, and classic car rallies
• influential designers from the Classic era

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978-1-4271-6257-1
$29.00
Interest Level Grade 3 - Grade 6
Reading Level Grade 4
Age Range 8 - 11
Dewey 629.22
Lexile
ATOS Reading Level 6.8
Guided Reading Level Q
Subjects Transportation
Genres Nonfiction
Publisher Crabtree Publishing
Imprint Crabtree Classics
Copyright 2007
Number of Pages 32
Dimensions 8.5 x 11
Graphics Full-color photographs
BISACS JNF057030, JNF051130, JNF051120
Rights Included WORLD
Language English

Author: Norm Mort

Full-color photographs