High Gear

Take readers on a front-seat journey through the fascinating history of the Porsche. At the turn of the century, Ferdinand Porsche produced an automobile called the Lohner-Porsche. This electric car was brought to public attention at the Paris World Fair in 1900, where it caused quite a stir. In 1934, the Volkswagen Beetle was created. In 1948, the Porsche 356 became the first Porsche sports car. By studying the fascinating history of the Porsche, readers will come to understand how the evolution of cars shaped history. The high-interest material is paired with helpful features, which make the information pop. "The history of some of the world's most beautiful cars is rolled out in this detailed series." --School Library Journal, Series Made Simple (Series Review)

Commonly called America's sports car, the Chevrolet Corvette has captured the hearts and imaginations of car lovers since it was first introduced at the Motorama display of the New York Auto Show in 1953. The C1 was the first generation of the Corvette. T

Once an employee of Alfa Romeo, Enzo Ferrari left the company in 1939 determined to create a superior automobile. Ferrari's own company, Auto Avio Costruzioni, opened in Modena, Italy the same year.

Lamborghinis combine innovative design with high-end performance. Since their creation in the early 1960s, these sporty luxury vehicles have become some of the most sought-after cars on the market. Treat readers to a close-up look at Lamborghinis and thei

Readers will be thrilled to take a closer look at the Ford Mustang, the first automobile of its class, the pony car. First unveiled in 1964 at the New York World's Fair, the Ford Mustang has wowed car enthusiasts ever since.

ALFA is an acronym for Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobili. Since its founding during the early 1900s, Alfa Romeo has been a top player in the manufacturing of luxury cars. It is a leading producer of airplane engines, race cars, and family vehicles.

Lamborghinis combine innovative design with high-end performance. Since their creation in the early 1960s, these sporty luxury vehicles have become some of the most sought-after cars on the market. Treat readers to a close-up look at Lamborghinis and their history. Readers will learn about Ferruccio Lamborghini, the company's founder, how Lamborghinis were designed and developed, and come to understand their distinctive contribution to the history of cars. Filled with vivid photographs and fascinating facts, this book is sure to captivate young car lovers and students of history alike.

Commonly called America's sports car, the Chevrolet Corvette has captured the hearts and imaginations of car lovers since it was first introduced at the Motorama display of the New York Auto Show in 1953. The C1 was the first generation of the Corvette. Today, the Corvette is in its eighth generation. Through the years, the Corvette has come to shine as a symbol of American craftsmanship. In this exciting and educational book, readers will be able to learn about the history of this classic car and understand its historical significance.

Readers will be thrilled to take a closer look at the Ford Mustang, the first automobile of its class, the pony car. First unveiled in 1964 at the New York World's Fair, the Ford Mustang has wowed car enthusiasts ever since. During the first two years of its production, the Ford Mustang sold more than 1 million cars. In this exciting and informative book, readers will learn about the history of the Ford Mustang, and how this four-seat sports car altered the market of automobile manufacturing forever.

ALFA is an acronym for Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobili. Since its founding during the early 1900s, Alfa Romeo has been a top player in the manufacturing of luxury cars. It is a leading producer of airplane engines, race cars, and family vehicles. In this book, readers will be introduced to the rich history of the Alfa Romeo company and the iconic cars it produces. Eye-catching photographs, compelling narrative, and fact-packed features invite readers to consider how Alfa Romeos and other cars have shaped history.

Once an employee of Alfa Romeo, Enzo Ferrari left the company in 1939 determined to create a superior automobile. Ferrari's own company, Auto Avio Costruzioni, opened in Modena, Italy the same year. In 1947, he took the V12, now known as the 125 S, out for its first test drive. Since that time, Ferraris have received numerous accolades for design and performance as both race cars and luxury automobiles. In this book, readers will take a front seat journey through Ferrari's unique history.

Take readers on a front-seat journey through the fascinating history of the Porsche. At the turn of the century, Ferdinand Porsche produced an automobile called the Lohner-Porsche. This electric car was brought to public attention at the Paris World Fair in 1900, where it caused quite a stir. In 1934, the Volkswagen Beetle was created. In 1948, the Porsche 356 became the first Porsche sports car. By studying the fascinating history of the Porsche, readers will come to understand how the evolution of cars shaped history. The high-interest material is paired with helpful features, which make the information pop.