Cover image for Bicycles / by Patricia Lakin.
Bicycles / by Patricia Lakin.
Title:
Bicycles / by Patricia Lakin.
Publication Date:
2017
Publication Information:
New York : Aladdin,
Volume:
v. 2
Physical Description:
32 p. : col. ill.
Bibliographic Note:
Includes bibliographical references (page 32)
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.
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781481478960