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CARS
and
TRUCKS
by Rochelle Baltzer
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TABLE of CONTENTS
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STUFF YOULL NEED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
KNOW THE BASICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
TALK LIKE AN ARTIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
VINTAGE CAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
MUSCLE CAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
FORMULA ONE CAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
STOCK CAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
GREEN CAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
FIRE TRUCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
DUMP TRUCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
HUMVEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
MONSTER TRUCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
LOOK WHAT YOU CAN DRAW! . . . . . . . . . 28
FUEL FOR THOUGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
GLOSSARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
WEBSITES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
CARS AND TRUCKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Have you ever seen a really awesome car or truck you wanted to draw? There are many
different kinds of cars and trucks. Some are built for racing around tight curves. Others are
equipped with special tools, such as a ladder and a hose for firefighting. Lets draw some
cool cars and trucks!
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Composition is the way parts of a drawing or picture are arranged. Balanced composition
means having an even amount of parts, such as lines and shapes.
Unbalanced
Balanced
Dimension
Dimension is the amount of space an object takes up. Drawings are created on a flat surface and
have length and width but not depth. So, they are two-dimensional. You can give an object
depth by layering colors and adding shadow. This makes it look like its popping off the page!
Without Dimension
With Dimension
Shadow
Shadow is created by the way light shines on an object. Look outside on a sunny day.
See how the sunlight shines on a tree? The side of the tree with more
sunlight appears lighter than the other side.
Without Shadow
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VINTAGE CAR
Do you know what a vintage car looks like? These old cars are long and sit low to the ground.
Built from 1919 through 1930, vintage cars have large, round headlights. The spare tire is often
mounted on the side of the car. The Cadillac V16 is one popular vintage car introduced in 1930.
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Whether you call it a Bug or a Beetle, this is one of the most popular cars in history. It was
widely produced after World War II ended in 1945. First called the Volkswagen Type 1, it was
later named the Beetle because of its shape. Unlike most cars, the original VW Beetles engine
was in the rear of the car.
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MUSCLE CAR
Vroom vroom vroom! Muscle cars are known for their thunderous engines. Drivers rev them
up to show off their muscle. Muscle cars are ideal for drag racing. They were very
popular in the United States in the 1960s. Famous models include the Pontiac GTO, the Dodge
Charger, and the Shelby Cobra.
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Stock cars are shaped like regular road cars. But dont be fooled! These speedsters are specially
built for racing. A stock cars engine packs a punch, allowing it to accelerate to up to 200
miles per hour (322 km/h). Most races are held on oval tracks. It may take hours to finish a
race. So, drivers must be in good shape.
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GREEN CAR
Green cars are environmentally friendly. Cars are a major source of air pollution. In the United
States, vehicles produce nearly one-third of the greenhouse gases released into the
air. To curb that, carmakers build green cars. These include electric cars, such as the Renault
Twizy. It runs on a battery that is plugged in to recharge.
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FIRE TRUCK
Red lights flash and a siren blares. A fire truck dashes to an emergency! These large vehicles
transport firefighters and their tools. Levers on a fire truck control when water is sprayed
from hoses. Some trucks have ladders that extend up to more than 100 feet (30 m) so a
firefighter can rescue people from tall buildings.
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DUMP TRUCK
Dump trucks are massive construction machines. Workers use them to move sand, rock, snow,
and other heavy materials. A dump truck has a bed, which is filled with material. The driver
raises the bed by moving a lever. Then, the truck dumps out its load. Beds of large mining
dump trucks can hold more than 300 tons (272 t)!
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HUMVEE
Humvees are built to drive over almost any kind of ground. These military vehicles can handle
rocks, hills, mud, and even shallow water. The real name for a Humvee is HMMWV, which
stands for high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle. First used by the US Army in 1985,
the Humvee often carries troops or weapons.
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MONSTER TRUCK
Roar! Crunch! Monster trucks are big and bold. They compete at events so brave drivers can
show off a trucks power. Monster trucks jump off ramps, crush cars, and race each other.
With massive wheels, a monster truck stands 11 feet (3 m) tall and can weigh 10,000 pounds
(4,536 kg) or more!
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Fuel for
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The first car was built by French engineer
About
80 percent of American
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Glossary
accelerate (ihk-SEH-luh-rayt) to increase speed.
aerodynamic (ehr-oh-deye-NA-mihk) able to move easily through the air.
drag race a contest where people see whose cars can go the fastest.
equipped (ih-KWIHPT) supplied with all that is needed.
greenhouse gas a gas, such as carbon dioxide, that traps heat in Earths atmosphere.
mobility the state of being capable of moving easily.
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Index
color 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27
dump truck 22, 23
fire truck 20, 21
Formula One car 14, 15
green car 18, 19
Humvee 24, 25
lines 6, 7, 26
marker 5, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27
monster truck 26, 27
muscle car 12, 13
pencil 5, 21, 23
shapes 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26
stock car 16, 17
vintage car 8, 9
Volkswagen Beetle 10, 11
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