Hofer, Charles

Reviews the history of bullet trains, examines the aerodynamic design of the high-speed trains, discusses tracks and safety issues, and includes descriptions of two notable trains.

"Icons scattered throughout the story prompt readers to press the matching sound button--making kids feel like they are really on location with their favorite trucks. Featuring six different construction sites"--P. [4] of cover.

An easy reader with illustrations of some extreme cars.

Reviews the history of spacecraft, discusses the great speeds space vehicles can reach, explains how people become astronauts, and includes a description of a space shuttle.

Describes the characteristics of this planet known as a gaseous giant, discoveries made by telescopes and space probes, and how Saturn has played a role in the mythologies of many different cultures and civilizations.

An illustrated overview of the planet Saturn that discusses its discovery, atmosphere, orbit, rotation, rings, satellites, and other related topics.

Reviews the history of speedboats, discusses the velocities they can reach, provides a look at speedboat racing, describes safety features, and includes information on speedboat competitions.

Reviews the history of stage and film productions of Bram Stoker's novel "Dracula," and looks at the origins of the vampire myth.

This book describes motorcycles, superbikes, and motocross bikes highlighting their history, construction, and racing.