Megafast Trucks


Book Description

"Each spread of this high-energy book profiles a different monster truck and delves into records it has broken, races it has won, and other amazing feats related to its speed."--Provided by publisher.




Superfast Trucks


Book Description

Get ready for high-speed action! In Superfast Trucks, young racing fans will jump into this thrilling, high-action narrative of superfast racing trucks breaking new speed records. Children will meet Mark Martin, who careened into the lead of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in February 2006. Though a last-minute entry, Martin proved a skilled racer in full command of his revved-up truck. Full-color photographs and real-life narratives of truck racers in action will capture students' attention.




Megafast Cars


Book Description

Jump behind the wheel of the sleekest, swiftest automobiles, both on and off the race track. Prepare to burn up the tarmac in the Bugatti Veyron—the latest version of the first supercar reaches 269 mph (433 km/h)! Race in the Ultimate Aero, whose carbon-fiber body weighs less than its driver. Get an adrenaline rush in the jet-powered Thrust SSC, it carries the world land speed record of 760.343 mph (1,223.65 km/h)! These streamlined supercars blast off the page in true-to-life illustrations alongside facts about top design technology, such as wind-tunnel testing and scissor doors.




Megafast Planes


Book Description

Are you ready to take off with the world's fastest supersonic aircraft? Strap yourself in for a trip in the MiG-25 Foxbat interceptor and clock up to 2,100 mph (3,380 kmh/h)! Soar in the NAA X-15 rocket plane, which set a record of 4,520 mph (7,274 km/h) in 1967! Hop into the world's fastest jet, the NASA Hyper X-43 scramjet, but hang on—it has the potential to go 7,000 mph (11,265 km/h)! Detailed illustrations put you in the cockpits of these mighty, streaking aircraft, while bite-sized facts explain how they work, their pilots' daring risks, and the thrill of supersonic flight.




Megafast Motorcycles


Book Description

Contains facts and illustrations on some of the world's fastest motorcycles found both on and off the race track.




Monster Dump Trucks


Book Description

There are dump trucks with tires as high as two grown men! These enormous trucks could never share a street with other vehicles. This explains why Òoff-roadÓ is how they roll. They are built for construction sites. Check out some massive dumpers in this title.




Ram Trucks


Book Description

Ram boasts some of the more powerful trucks on the market today. The Ram 3500 can tow up to more than 12,000 pounds and can exceed 400 horsepower! The specs of this heavy-duty truck and more are part of this concise, high-interest book all about Ram trucks. From the history of the company to the coolest trucks they have on the road, the main content draws in trucks lovers no matter their reading level. Full-color and historical photographs make every page worth revving the engine for.




Megafast Trucks


Book Description

"Each spread of this high-energy book profiles a different monster truck and delves into records it has broken, races it has won, and other amazing feats related to its speed."--Provided by publisher.




Monster Trucks


Book Description

Discusses monster trucks, their mechanical features, and how they are used in competing and racing.




Big Rigs


Book Description

"An engine-revving introduction to big rigs, this transportation book for beginning readers features eye-catching photographs, humorous captions, and basic facts about the freight-carrying trucks. Includes a labeled vehicle guide, glossary, and further STEM resources"--