Conejos Library District

This book describes the history and models of the Lotus, from the Lotus Mark I in 1948 to the 2007 Lotus Exige GT 3 concept car.

This book describes the history and models of the Dodge Viper, from the 1992 Viper RT/10 to the 2008 Viper SRT-10.

A photo essay about the history, development, and impact of automobiles from horseless carriages and Model T Fords to today's high performance racing cars; featuring detailed cutaway photos showing how the moving parts of a car work.

"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 book is a brief history of cars, from the 1890s to the 1960s.

"What's it really like to drive in a stock car race? Loud and hot! Spark early readers' natural curiosity about racing with this inquiry-based nonfiction approach to stock cars. Once upon a time, stock cars raced as they came from the factory, with maybe a few upgrades. Now, most people think of NASCAR stock cars, which are all custom made. These powerful machines have three times the horsepower of a regular car. Appeal to budding race fans with this...

Simple text and colorful photographs describe the history and models of the Porsche.

"How do you "soup up" a hot rod anyway? Spark early readers' natural curiosity about cool rides with this inquiry-based nonfiction approach to hot rods. Originally, hot rods were built for drag racing. Drivers would take an average car, like a 1932 Ford roadster, and chop it up to make it lighter and more powerful. Windshields, fenders, and bumpers were just dead weight. People still race all kinds of hot rods. Appeal to budding racers with this question-and-answer...