Climb into the cabs of the world's fastest trucks. They may be big, but these machines can really move! Roar off in the three jet engines of the Shockwave—powered to 376 mph (605 km/h)! Ride in the Banks Sidewinder Dodge Dakota, which set a world record at 217 mph (349 km/h)! Go off-roading in the fastest off-road terrain conqueror, the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor. Colorful illustrations capture these swift, powerful beasts on the road and off, while interesting text features highlight jet propulsion, turbocharging, and great truck racers past and present.

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

Climb up, up into the cabs of the world's fastest trucks - they may be big but these machines can really move. Detailed illustrations take you close up to these, agile, fleet-footed beasts, while bite-sized facts focus on features such as jet propulsion, turbo-charging and great truck racers.

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.

Motorcycles are made for speed—but some get there louder and faster than others! You'll need your toughest gear to ride the turbo-charged MTT Turbine Superbike Y2K—perhaps the most powerful (and expensive) road bike ever. Blow past speeds of 200 mph (320 km/h) with the Kawasaki Ninja of the Night. Ride the world's fastest production motorcycle, the Suzuki Hayabusa, and hit 188 to 194 mph (303 to 312 km/h). Hang on tight as detailed illustrations take you on the road, around the track, and across salt flats on these powerful bikes. Get the latest facts on how they reach those extreme speeds—and stay on the road.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.