{"product_id":"from-model-t-to-race-alana-gongol-9781972087060","title":"From Model T to Race Car: Brendan's First Look at Automotive Science with Grandpa Lee","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom Model T to Race Car: Brendan's First Look at Automotive Science with Grandpa Lee is a children's STEM picture book that introduces young readers to the science and engineering behind automobiles through a warm intergenerational story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring a visit to the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, Brendan and his grandfather explore iconic vehicles ranging from the Model T to modern race cars, muscle cars, Indy cars, and high-performance supercars. Through simple explanations and engaging dialogue, the book introduces foundational concepts such as aerodynamics, engine motion, balance, mass production, and technological innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach section includes a gentle \"Grandpa Lee Science Says\" feature that reinforces learning in age-appropriate language, making complex engineering ideas accessible to early elementary readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned for children ages 4 to 8, this illustrated picture book supports STEM and STEAM education while celebrating curiosity, family connection, and lifelong learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alana Gongol\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1972087061\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781972087060\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Keepsake Verse Studio\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 34\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.23lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.09d","brand":"Alana Gongol","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48997562155263,"sku":"9781972087060","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/from-model-t-to-race-alana-gongol-9781972087060","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}