New Releases by DON WOOD

They''re not just for surfers anymore. In fact, among today''s collectors, restorers and enthusiasts, wood-paneled wagons are among the most coveted automotive specimens. This collection of more than 500 archival and contemporary photographs documents the evolution of wood-paneled or "woody" station wagons, from the automobiles actually constructed or accented with lovingly finished wood in the early half of the century to the dawning and continuous unchecked proliferation of simulated wood grain from the 1960s through the 1990s. Introductory text for each decade along with exhaustive captions for each photograph, combine to tell the fascinating stories behind these wood-bodied vehicles. In addition to the "Big Three" American carmakers, bygone manufacturers like DeSoto, Hudson, Nash and Packard are also represented.

Ten little piggies dance on a young child''s fingers and toes before finally going to sleep.

This unique photographic history of the new car carrier takes you from the beginning when flatbed trucks and trailers first became an alternative to the railroad for carrying new cars, through the introduction of double-decker trailers, to converted auto carriers hauling military vehicles and armaments during WWII, to the innovative piggy-backs and triple-level auto racks of today.

Five pairs of piggies--fat, smart, long, silly, and wee--get hot, cold, clean, dirty, and ready for bed in the Woods'' delightfully original bedtime fantasy. An ALA Notable Book. An IRA-CBC Children''s Choice. A "School Library Journal" Best Book of the Year. Full color thoughout. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.