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The Hot Rod Reader

Author : Peter Schletty

Publisher : Motorbooks International

Page : 292 pages

File Size : 41,48 MB

Release : 2011-03-28

Category : Transportation

ISBN : 0760339686

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This anthology of hot rod writings and excerpts chronicles the joys of hot rodding, the historical circumstances of its creation, and the major events, people, cars, and builders who brought hot rods to the national stage. From popular writers of the era to those covering today’s cutting edge innovators, this collection explores various themes within hot rodding through news articles, essays, fiction, interviews, and more, with more than 60 color and black-and-white illustrations and photographs to illuminate each excerpt and story. Writers include Gray Baskerville, Ed Roth, Wally Parks, Dean Batchelor, Robert E. Petersen, Tom Wolfe, LeRoi "Tex" Smith, and many more.



Hot Rod Hamster and the Wacky Whatever Race!

Author : Cynthia Lord

Publisher : Scholastic Inc.

Page : 38 pages

File Size : 50,48 MB

Release : 2014-08-26

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 054562679X

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A new early reader series from dynamic duo, Newbery Honor author Cynthia Lord and NEW YORK TIMES bestselling illustrator Derek Anderson, featuring Hot Rod Hamster! Hot Rod Hamster LOVES to drive superfast. And today he's building a box car from scratch to race downhill in the Wacky Whatever Race. He needs to pick out a box, wheels, and a paint color for his car. Can you help him?With the same bouncing rhythms, fun choice rhymes, and daredevil antics that made the picture books so popular, this original Level 2 reader will be a sturdy stepping-stone for Hot Rod Hamster fans as well as series newcomers as they move on to independent reading. The years Ms. Lord spent as a first-grade teacher have given her the perfect sense for what language and storylines work best for emerging readers. This new adventure skillfully emphasizes word families and rhyming structures with pedal-to-the-metal flare! Little boys and girls will race to collect this latest story from their favorite furry friend.Hop into the early-reading driver's seat and join Hot Rod Hamster and his buddies for a fun-filled race day with a thrilling surprise at the finish line!



Hot Rod Harry

Author : Catherine Petrie

Publisher : Turtleback Books

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 14,87 MB

Release : 1982-03

Category : Bicycles

ISBN : 9780613373869

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For use in schools and libraries only. Hot Rod Harry rides so fast on his bike, he almost seems to fly like a bird or a jet. A Rookie Reader.



Hot Rod

Author : Henry Gregor Felsen

Publisher :

Page : 202 pages

File Size : 40,48 MB

Release : 2014-06-06

Category : Daredevils

ISBN : 9781622720064

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Bud Crayne was proud to be the wildest, most reckless driver on the road. Then came a horrible accident and a lesson learned much too late.



Hot Rod Hamster

Author : Cynthia Lord

Publisher : Scholastic Inc.

Page : 41 pages

File Size : 46,26 MB

Release : 2010

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0545035309

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A hamster, with the help of a canine junkyard dealer and his mouse assistants, builds a hot rod and drives it in a race against some very large dogs.



A Rookie Reader

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Page : 0 pages

File Size : 18,49 MB

Release : 2005

Category :

ISBN : 9780516253251

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Hot Rod Hamster and the Haunted Halloween Party!

Author : Cynthia Lord

Publisher : Scholastic Inc.

Page : 40 pages

File Size : 30,4 MB

Release : 2015-07-28

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0545815304

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The early reader series from the dynamic duo of Newbery Honor author Cynthia Lord and New York Times bestselling illustrator Derek Anderson now features Hot Rod Hamster in his spookiest adventure yet! It's Halloween and Hot Rod Hamster is going to a party! But first, he must come up with a costume that's fun and spooky enough to win the contest. Can you help him?With the same bouncing rhythms, fun choice rhymes, and daredevil antics that made the picture books so popular, this original Level 2 reader will be a sturdy stepping-stone for Hot Rod Hamster fans as well as series newcomers as they move on to independent reading. The years Ms. Lord spent as a first-grade teacher have given her the perfect sense for what language and storylines work best for emerging readers. This new adventure skillfully emphasizes word families and rhyming structures with pedal-to-the-metal flare! Little boys and girls will race to collect this latest story from their favorite furry friend.Hop into the early-reading driver's seat and join Hot Rod Hamster and his buddies for loads of spooky fun!



Art of the Hot Rod

Author : Ken Gross

Publisher : Motorbooks International

Page : 243 pages

File Size : 32,71 MB

Release : 2016-03

Category : Antiques & Collectibles

ISBN : 0760349789

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Book Description

A deserving tribute to the American muscle of the hot rod, this edition is filled with eye popping photography, gatefolds, and four prints to hang.



Hot Rod Hamster and the Awesome ATV Adventure!

Author : Cynthia Lord

Publisher : Scholastic Inc.

Page : 40 pages

File Size : 27,35 MB

Release : 2015-01-06

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0545626811

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A new fun-filled Hot Rod Hamster reader from the dynamic duo of Newbery Honor author Cynthia Lord and NEW YORK TIMES bestselling illustrator Derek Anderson! Hot Rod Hamster is looking for adventure!Hamster and his friends go looking for an awesome adventure at Al's ATV Park. But Hamster needs YOUR help to make it the perfect ride, full of bumps, jumps, and down-and-dirty fun! After roaring up hills, rolling over rocks, and splashing through mud puddles, the group halts at the sound of one word: "Help!" A family out for a picnic has gotten their ATV stuck in the mud! So Hamster and his friends stage a down-and-dirty rescue, proving that great adventure--and great new friends--come in all sizes!Newbery Honor-winning author Cynthia Lord and New York Times bestselling illustrator Derek Anderson's beloved characters return. With the same bouncing rhythms, fun choices, and daredevil antics that make the acclaimed picture books sparkle, these Level 2 readers will be a sturdy stepping-stone for Hot Rod Hamster fans and series newcomers alike as they move on to independent reading.



Anatomy of the Hot Rod

Author : Doug Mitchel

Publisher : Krause Publications

Page : 256 pages

File Size : 11,43 MB

Release : 2007-05-09

Category : Transportation

ISBN : 9780896894501

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If you grew up reading the classic "green pages" in Hot Rod magazine - or even if you didn't - you're going to love with lavish look inside some of the coolest hot rods around. In the old days the "green pages" information was great, but the photos left something to be desired. Writer/photography Doug Mitchel has changed all that by teaming the same kind of essential information with his outstanding photography. &break;&break;In Anatomy of the Hot Rod Doug tells you about everything that goes into building a world-class hot rod, then "hooks you up" with the unforgettable visual imagery of "crate" 350s, triple-carb flathead V-8S, chromed Halibrand rear ends, beefed-up gearboxes, shiny Jag suspensions and jewel-like Stewart-Warner gauge clusters. If you're into owning or building a knock-your-socks-off hot rod of any variety - nostalgic Old Skool, classic "rat rod" or High-Tech contemporary, this is the book you need on the shelf in your garage.