speed

"When a young crow witnesses the breathtaking speed of the world's fastest bird, the peregrine falcon, he is entranced and dreams of experiencing such speed himself. Fuelled by his imagination and self-belief, he sets out to build an incredible car to go faster than any bird has gone before"--.

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.

Discusses the history and development of some of the world's fastest boats.

Almost immediately after the invention of the bicycle, engineers began to think of ways to power them. Eventually, the motorcycle was born and engineered to meet incredible speeds. Through accessible, at-level text, this high-interest volume explains the evolution of motor-propelled two-wheeled vehicles, including dirt bikes, stunt bikes, streamliners, and the concept motorcycles of the future, accompanied by stunning photographs. Statistics, timelines, infographics, and diagrams explaining technology concepts will inspire vehicle fans and budding engineers alike.

Since cars were invented, they've been pushed to maximum speed, both on the road and on the track. This high-interest historical take on the evolution of high-velocity vehicles features the famous cars that have pushed the extremes and the people who have made them possible. Timelines, up-close photographs, and action-packed images accompany the accessible text, which includes plenty of statistics and other facts. From deafening dragsters to a rocket car faster than the speed of sound, these are the fascinating vehicles that push the extremes. A concluding Speed File graphic organizer helps young engineers compare record-setting speeds of different classes of vehicles.

Simple text and photographs introduce the top ten fastest birds.

Discusses the history and development of some of the world's fastest trains.

An illustrated introduction to the world's fastest aircrafts, discussing history, speed, design and more.

"Young readers are able to build a variety of speed machines by following step-by-step instructions"--Provided by publisher.

Early fluent readers will learn about the mechanics, design, engines, and aerodynamics that make cars superfast. Infographics and sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about STEM and cars using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.