speed

Early fluent readers will learn about the mechanics, design, engines, and aerodynamics that make motorcycles 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.

Early fluent readers will learn about the mechanics, design, engines, and aerodynamics that make speedboats 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 speedboats 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.

Experience what it's like to be behind the wheel of a Ferrari 812 Superfast through exciting text, vibrant photography, and labeled images and other graphics.

"Most scientists believe Velociraptor was the fastest of all dinosaurs. But how can they know exactly how quick it was, how big, or how smart? After all, no one has actually seen one! Come along and find out lots of . . . facts in this . . . exploration of the Velociraptor--and see how the fierce, feathered creature compares in speed to some of today's animals, vehicles, and [humans]!"--Provided by publisher.

Experience what it's like to be behind the wheel of a Porsche 911 GT3 through exciting text, vibrant photography, and labeled images and other graphics.

Experience what it's like to be behind the wheel of a McLaren 720S through exciting text, vibrant photography, and labeled images and other graphics.

Imagine being able to set up a race between two of the fasted land animals on Earth, the cheetah and the springbok, which is a type of antelope. Of course, these two would never meet in the wild, much less a racetrack! In this book, though, readers get to see this epic match up, among others, and decide just who the fastest is.

Discusses animals with great speed, including the cheetah, the sailfish, the pronghorn antelope, and the peregrine falcon.

Explores the science behind superhuman speed, discussing what speed is, reaction times, and how muscles help with speed.

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