Bicycles

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.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks
Published: 02/07/2017
ISBN: 9781481478960
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.94lbs
Size: 9.10h x 11.00w x 0.40d

Review Citations: School Library Journal 02/01/2017 pg. 116
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2017 pg. 203 - Recommended, Satisfactory