speed

Discusses extreme racing sports using a wide variety of vehicles.

When young Amy brings a sloth home for a visit, her family, the speediest in town, learns how to slow down to talk, play, and laze.

Simple text and photographs introduce the concept of opposites, encouraging readers to compare things that are fast with things that are slow.

"Speed is determined by gravity and force. By pushing or pulling something, you can either make it stop or go. You can also make it go faster or slower. This title includes science and reading activities and a word list"--Provided by publisher.

Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early readers the science and engineering behind the Kingda Ka roller coaster.

"Introduces the speed of a cheetah to readers through simple text, photograph, and measurement comparisons. Additional features include a phonetic glossary, index, sources for further research, and a Check It Out! section that supplements the main text with additional ... comparisons and facts about the topic"--Provided by publisher.

Are you ready to take off with the world's fastest supersonic aircraft? Strap yourself in for a trip in the cockpits of mighty aircrafts. Bite-sized facts explain how they work, their pilots' daring risks, and the thrill of supersonic flight.

Motorcycles are made for speed--but some get there louder and faster than others! You'll need tough gear to ride the road, around the track, and across salt flats. Get the latest facts on how these bikes reach extreme speeds.

"The mathematical concepts of distance, rate, and time are explored as students partake in their school's annual field day; teaches about proportions, ratios, and cross products; and includes a discovery activity, connections to science and engineering, and mathematical vocabulary introduction"--Provided by publisher.