Muscle Cars
Speed zone Series
on Goodreads (4)
What’s inside...
Ages 9 to 12 years. This mighty new book shows off the most exciting era in Detroit's car-making history -- the age of the muscle car, from 1964-1971, with images highlighting classic models. Ready. Set. Read! Muscle Cars brings style and class back to racing. Admire the nostalgic look of these classic cars in large, full-color photographs that explain and help visualize the history, capabilities, and technology of these exhilarating machines. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
10-18
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think makes muscle cars different from other cars?
Why do you think people might enjoy collecting or driving muscle cars?
Can you describe your favorite muscle car from the book and tell me what you like about it?
How do you think the design of muscle cars has changed over time?
If you could design a muscle car, what features would you include?
Tip: Role play these questions
Show genuine curiosity and interest in their responses to foster an open discussion.
Relate the conversation to broader subjects like mechanical engineering and design evolution to deepen the child’s understanding and interest.
Encourage the child to draw or create their version of a muscle car, discussing the features they choose to include.
If possible, show real-world examples of muscle cars through videos or car shows to provide a visual context to the discussion.
Use descriptive language from the book to help expand the child’s vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Respect for history and heritage
Explanation: The book showcases the evolution and cultural significance of muscle cars, highlighting how they shaped automotive history.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to appreciate and respect historical achievements and the impact they have on current innovations.
Example Lesson: Teamwork and collaboration
Explanation: Building and maintaining muscle cars in the story often requires teamwork, showcasing how collaboration leads to success.
Real-World Application: This encourages kids to value working together and supports cooperative learning and problem-solving in group settings.
Example Lesson: Importance of persistence
Explanation: Restoring and maintaining a muscle car can be challenging and requires persistence, demonstrating the value of perseverance.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson in their everyday activities, learning that hard work and dedication can lead to rewarding outcomes.
Example Lesson: Creativity and innovation
Explanation: The book highlights the various designs and customizations of muscle cars, showcasing creativity in engineering.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to engage in creative pursuits and innovative thinking in their own projects and assignments.