Edition |
First Aladdin hardcover edition. |
Description |
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm |
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text txt rdacontent |
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unmediated n rdamedia |
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volume nc rdacarrier |
Series |
Made by hand ; 2
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Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
Summary |
"Go behind the scenes and learn how craftsman Aaron Dykstra makes one-of-a-kind bicycles by hand with this nonfiction book that's full of photographs and illustrations about his process. Aaron Dykstra of Six-Eleven Bicycles in Roanoke, Virginia, got his first job at a small local bike shop when he was fifteen and he spent the majority of his teen years riding and racing bikes. After a stint in the air force, Aaron realized his true passion was on land: making these beautiful machines. This book gives kids a detailed peek into Aaron's process making steel bike frames with his own hands. Charts, infographics, and bold photographs make this a perfect book for anyone who's curious about how a bicycle is made. This book also features a brief history of cycling, a timeline, and resources to inspire kids to make their own objects by hand"-- Provided by publisher. |
Subject |
Bicycles -- Juvenile literature.
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Bicycles -- Design and construction -- Juvenile literature.
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JUVENILE NONFICTION / Technology / How Things Work-Are Made.
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JUVENILE NONFICTION / Technology / Machinery & Tools.
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JUVENILE NONFICTION / Crafts & Hobbies.
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ISBN |
9781481478960 (hardback) |
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9781481478977 (ebook) |
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