How do you make a lowrider bounce? Spark early readers' natural
curiosity about cool rides with this inquiry-based nonfiction approach
to lowriders.
Lowriding means riding low and slow in a mobile work of art. Popularized
in the 1940s by Mexican Americans in California, lowriding became a way
to show pride in Chicano culture. Later, added hydraulic suspensions let
the cars move up and down as if they were dancing. Appeal to budding car
lovers with this question-and-answer book covering lowrider parts, paint
jobs, and history. Simple infographics draw in browsers and visual
learners.
A Stay Curious! feature encourages kids to keep asking questions while
doubling as a mini media literacy lesson on research skills. Includes
table of contents, glossary, and index.