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 come to shape the world.
? 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