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.

"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.

"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.

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.

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.

Simple text accompanied by fullcolor photographs give an upclose look at fireflies. Level 2

Supercars Compare the Swedish Koenigsegg Agera R (0-62 mph in 2.8 secs), the SCC Ultimate Aero (one of the USA's fastest), the Bugatti Veyron and more - and check out the ultimate land speed records.

Visit the racetrack in this book to see fast cars compete against each other. Race cars have powerful engines and fearless drivers. Zoom through this book and discover different types of race cars and how they work!

Supercars Compare the Swedish Koenigsegg Agera R (0-62 mph in 2.8 secs), the SCC Ultimate Aero (one of the USA's fastest), the Bugatti Veyron and more - and check out the ultimate land speed records.