speed

Imagine being able to set up a race between two of the fasted land animals on Earth, the cheetah and the springbok, which is a type of antelope. Of course, these two would never meet in the wild, much less a racetrack! In this book, though, readers get to see this epic match up, among others, and decide just who the fastest is.

Discusses animals with great speed, including the cheetah, the sailfish, the pronghorn antelope, and the peregrine falcon.

Explores the science behind superhuman speed, discussing what speed is, reaction times, and how muscles help with speed.

"His name is Barry Allen. He's the fastest man alive. And he is not alone. The Speed Force that fuels the incredible powers he uses as the Flash has been unleashed upon the unsuspecting citizens of Central City, creating an entire army of speedsters. Even if the Flash trains a new team of metahuman crime-fighters--a true 'speed force'--will it be enough to combat criminals who have the same godlike powers?"--Back cover.

Kitty O'Neil was a force to be reckoned with. She jumped, ran, raced, and swam, all while learning to read lips and communicating through sign language. Eventually, Kitty took a job as a stuntwoman, doing the most dangerous job on set and even filming stunts for films and television shows like Wonder Woman!.

Early fluent readers will learn about the mechanics, design, engines, and aerodynamics that make trains superfast. Infographics and sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about STEM and cars using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.

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.

Compares and contrasts some of the biggest and fastest airplanes and helicopters through charts, graphs, and fun text.

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

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