{"product_id":"lowriders-to-the-rescue-paperback","title":"Lowriders to the Rescue - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCathy Camper\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRaul the Third\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe next books in the acclaimed \u003ci\u003eLowriders\u003c\/i\u003e series combines comics, Spanish, mixing cultures, science, superheroes, and first loves for an out-of-this-world graphic novel experience.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA changing planet means new problems--and new friends--for nuestros amigos favoritos! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMeet Lupe, a whip-smart impala with a flair for mechanics\u003cbr\u003eFlapjack, a sweet young octopus who can shine up anything with his eight gleaming tentacles\u003cbr\u003eand Elirio, a thoughtful mosquito who's fascinated with words and determined to become an artist. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat do all three have in common? A love of lowriders--and a passion for solving problems! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNothing is normal in the little town where the Lowriders live. To start, Flappy can't see a thing! He keeps mistaking fire hydrants for sailors and laundry for love interests. Even more worrying, the Upscale Business Association is determined to make more money than ever by tearing down local shops in favor of a brand-new development for wealthy landowners. Most disconcerting of all, the monarchs who usually migrate through town at this time of year are nowhere to be found. But when Sokar, a beautiful young monarch, bikes into town with a broken wing, she has scary news to report: A dangerous wildfire is burning fast and hot and nonstop, leaving the monarchs stranded. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMight Sokar and Flappy have more in common than meets the goggles? How can the Lowriders save their town? And exactly how powerful is passion in the face of an overheated planet's furious flames? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHumor, Spanish, and lowriders come together in this rollicking journey through the bumpy terrain of new friends, climate change, and standing up for what you believe in.  Vámonos! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eACCLAIMED SERIES: Books in the \u003ci\u003eLowriders\u003c\/i\u003e series have won the Pura Belpré award, and won the hearts of readers and reviewers. Discover why kids--and their adults--love reading about the Lowriders! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePERFECT FOR RELUCTANT READERS: Bold illustrated spreads, funny storylines, and lots to look at on every page keep reluctant readers engaged all the way through these delightfully entertaining books. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDIVERSE CAST OF CHARACTERS: Latinx and Arab cultures are beautifully celebrated in this book, with fascinating facts about these unexpectedly intersecting cultures. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCONTEMPORARY ISSUES FOR KIDS: These books tackle so many contemporary and relevant issues. Readers will learn about monarch butterfly migrations and sustainable energy: The Lowriders refurbish their car to be solar-powered! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eVISUALLY DYNAMIC: Raúl's unique art style is visually refreshing and extremely engaging for kid readers, especially those who love comics and graphic novels! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Fans of the previous \u003ci\u003eLowriders\u003c\/i\u003e books\u003cbr\u003e- Comic and graphic novel lovers\u003cbr\u003e- Reluctant readers\u003cbr\u003e- Educators and librarians looking for diverse books\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCathy Camper is the author of several books, including \u003ci\u003eBugs Before Time, Ten Ways to Hear Snow\u003c\/i\u003e, and the \u003ci\u003eLowriders\u003c\/i\u003e series. She also writes zines, including Sugar Needle, and is a founding member of the Portland Women of Color zine collective. A graduate of VONA\/Voices writing workshops for people of color, Cathy is a librarian in Portland, Oregon, where she does outreach to schools, working with kids in grades K-12.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 140\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.9 x 7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 31, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42727971913791,"sku":"9781452179490","price":15.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/6ab3aa8842fed7d0b6bfd80a2bd0613d.webp?v=1765116786","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/lowriders-to-the-rescue-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}