Hamilton, S.L.

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

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 title brings the power of the world's fastest park rides to the reader.

This title introduces readers to Water Parks. A short history of water parks is included as are the components of effective water park design such as drop curve gravity friction and lubrication and safety features. Notable water parks from around the world are examined including Noah s Ark World Waterpark Aldeia das Aguas Park Resort Tropical Islands and Walt Disney World's Blizzard Beach. Elements of a waterpark are highlighted such as waterslides wave pools water coasters surfing simulators and water catapults.

This title introduces readers to the job of daredevil. A short history of the profession is included as are famous daredevils such as Evel Knievel and Harry Houdini. Job duties of various daredevil jobs are covered such as tightrope and wing walkers climbers and motorcycle and automobile stuntmen. Equipment needed to do the job right is discussed as are the education and training needed to become a daredevil. Xtreme facts provide additional information on this exciting job.

This title introduces readers to Aqua Sports. Readers will learn the requirements for aqua sports success such as practice balance strength and the ability to swim. Crafts are discussed such as the Aquaflyer Jetlev Flyer Jetovator Flyboard and Power Board as are the skills needed to participate in each. Xtreme facts provide additional information on these exciting sports.

Simple text and close-up photographs present the amazing advancements of today's robots. Readers will learn about the incredible developments and abilities of robots who can enter earthquake, avalanche, volcano, fire, and even nuclear disaster sites to perform search and rescue work. This book contains important details about how these robots are designed to assist, protect, and benefit humans. Includes surprising information about companies and engineers creating today's most up-to-date robots. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.