Bibliograph

From boneshakers to choppers, the rip-roaring history of motorcycles, Lisa Smedman

Type

Label

From boneshakers to choppers, the rip-roaring history of motorcycles, Lisa Smedman

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 112-113) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

From boneshakers to choppers

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Lisa Smedman

resource.studyProgramName

Accelerated Reader, MG, 8.1, 4, 4, 114115

Sub title

the rip-roaring history of motorcycles

Summary

An illustrated history of the motorcycle from its invention in the 1880s to the presentFrom early endurance contests that catapulted Harley-Davidson to fame to studio groups singing motorcycle songs, witness the changing biker image through the 20th century to the present day

Table Of Contents

Introduction: the passion for motorcycles -- The first "motor bicycles" -- Adventure on two wheels -- Pushing the limits -- The motorcycle goes to war -- Fun and games -- Bad boys on bikes -- The "nicest people" -- Mods vs. Rockers: scooters vs. motorcycles -- Motorcycles hit the mainstream -- Going to extremes -- Epilogue: what's ahead

Target audience

juvenile

resource.variantTitle

From bone shakers to choppers

Classification