Torinos
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Picture Book · Ages 8–11 · 2011 · Est. 17 min read-aloud

Torinos

By Michael Portman

Part of the Wild Wheels series

Discover Ford's hidden muscle car gems beyond the Mustang.

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32 pages· 2,131 words· Est. 17 min read-aloud
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Explore the untold story of Ford's muscle cars beyond the iconic Mustang. Dive into the history of Fairlanes and Torinos from the 1950s to the 1970s. Uncover how these affordable yet powerful vehicles catered to both speed enthusiasts and families seeking a thrill. With detailed photographs, this journey reveals the unique features and classic models that deserve recognition alongside their more famous counterparts. What secrets lie under their hoods?

From the publisher

Did you know that Mustangs were not the only muscle cars developed by the Ford Motor Company? Fairlanes and Torinos were also important members of the Ford family in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. Readers will learn about these affordable cars, which offered something for everyone, from speedy race cars to family vehicles with a little something extra under the hood. Detailed photographs show the many models of these cars, which deserve the same attention as the other muscle cars of their time.

At a glance
Format
Library Binding
Pages
32
Words
2,131
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~860L
Themes & topics
Books about transportationBooks about vehiclesBooks about cars and trucks
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.5
F&P level
~T
Scholastic level
Q
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
141603
Publication
Published
January 16, 2011
First published
January 1, 2011
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781433947551

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