Bicycles
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Overview
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.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9781481478960
- ISBN-10: 1481478966
- Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks
- Publish Date: February 2017
- Dimensions: 9.1 x 11 x 0.4 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.94 pounds
- Page Count: 32
- Reading Level: Ages 8-12
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