Under the Hood

Automobiles haven't been around that long, but in their short history several types of cars stand out to the masses. Many people in the United States didn't own a car until Henry Ford produced the Model T for the purpose of being a car the average American could afford. This set follows the history of some of the most iconic automobile makes and models, including Alfa Romeos and Mustangs. It encourages readers to think critically about how cars, an integral piece of everyday life, have...
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Automobiles haven't been around that long, but in their short history several types of cars stand out to the masses. Many people in the United States didn't own a car until Henry Ford produced the Model T for the purpose of being a car the average American could afford. This set follows the history of some of the most iconic automobile makes and models, including Alfa Romeos and Mustangs. It encourages readers to think critically about how cars, an integral piece of everyday life, have come to shape the world. Features include: Fact boxes and sidebars provide readers with additional information about these cars' history that some people may not know. Timelines show the development of these cars throughout history. Follows the C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards of the National Council for the Social Studies.