Do you have a need for speed? In motorsports, there are countless races to be run—and won. Drivers test their limits, set impressive records, and race to beat their rivals. Motorsport is a high-stakes, high-speed world. Pull up to the starting line to see how cars, boats, planes, and other extreme vehicles have fared in some of the world’s biggest races in. In this nonfiction book, readers will learn about extreme vehicles, top competitors, history-making races, and what to expect next in automobile, motorcycle, powerboat, airplane, and kart racing.
From spying on enemies to protecting allies, Top Ten: Fastest Planes introduces readers to how these supersonic planes operate like birds of the highest skies. Take off with ten of the fastest planes in the world! Join them as they race through the sky on missions.
From sailboats and pontoons to catamarans and speedboats, Top Ten: Fastest Boats introduces readers to ten vessels that are known for top speeds—some topping out at more than 300 miles an hour! Let's take a thrilling peek at some of the speediest boats in the world.
In Top Ten: Fastest Cars, readers will hit the road with these ten cars built for speed and find out what makes them unique in the automobile world. Just how fast are the fastest cars on Earth? Buckle up, you’re about to find out!
In Off-Road Vehicles: Military Vehicles, readers will salute the mechanical wonders of military vehicles! Explore the explosive firepower of tanks and the amazing mobility of amphibious carriers that transport troops from ship to shore. Meet the armored lifesavers that find and remove land mines.
In Off-Road Vehicles: Trucks, readers will discover how these versatile workhorses have become some of the best-selling vehicles. It includes facts about their powerful engines, their towing power, and their many uses on and off the highway. Hitch a ride into the cargo-carrying, load-towing world of trucks! Peek under the hood to learn why pickups pack a punch!
In Off-Road Vehicles: Dirt Bikes, readers will jump into the rip-roaring, hill-leaping world of dirt bikes! Discover the acrobatic abilities of these lightweight motorcycles. Meet the gravity-defying masters of motocross racing!
In Off-Road Vehicles: ATVs, readers will discover how these adaptable autos evolved from three to four wheels. Gear up for a journey into the mud-splashing, trailblazing world of all-terrain vehicles! Learn why these rugged runners are loved by farmers, hunters, and racers!
In Off-Road Vehicles: Jeeps, readers will discover how these off-road marvels began life as wheeled warriors and went on to become one of the world’s most popular sport utility vehicles. Buckle up for a thrilling trip into the world of jeeps! Learn about the jeep known as “Old Faithful,” a hero of World War II.
In Off-Road Vehicles: Amphibious Vehicles, readers will discover how these clever carriers navigate from water to land and back again. Splash into the wet and wondrous world of amphibious vehicles! Meet the awesome Amphicar and the “duck” that cruised into combat!
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