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Join the car mania! It's time to shift gears and zoom into the totally unique world of tuner cars. Learn what it means to tune a car, common ways that cars are customized, and the difference between a lowrider and a lead sled. After Reading Questions. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.

Gr 2-4- For readers seeking cars on the cutting edge, look no further than this extreme series. Each book walks through the history and evolution of the automobiles, moving from their earliest days to a look toward the future. In Concept Cars, readers learn quite a bit about the engineering and modeling process that brings the innovative designs from big dreams to car show floors. Driverless cars have made enormous strides since the invention of computerized engines-where early models were piloted by radio control, the newest models can be enjoyed with little to no driver intervention. Muscle cars and tuner cars are known for their macho designs and powerful engines, while race cars and sports cars are just as powerful, but boast more streamlined designs. While the photos are flashy, the accompanying text is clear and detailed, making it ideal for its audience. VERDICT A first purchase.α(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.