An illustrated introduction to the world's fastest cars, discussing automobile racing on the racecourse, on the drag strip, and the land speed record breakers.
"This book introduces readers to the world's fastest animals, highlighting record-setting animals on land, in the air, and in the sea, as well as the traits that help them achieve those speeds"--.
Photographs and text provide information about funny cars, explaining what they are, how they got their name, their technology, and efforts to make them safer.
Photographs and text explain the technology and capabilities of jet fighters, and describes how the United States Air Force uses these aircrafts in military operations.
An introduction to roller coasters that explains how they work, where some of the world's fastest coasters are located, and how roller coasters are designed.
