Built for speed

Compare Series: 
builtforspeed

Aircraft

1999
Describes the development of airplanes over the years and provides information about various models while focusing on those characteristics which promote speed in flight.

Motorcycles

1998
Describes different kinds of motorcycles and how they are designed, discussing such topics as engine power, superbikes, off-road racers, and drag racing.

Cars

1999
Outlines the basics of automobile design emphasizing how the quest for speed influences design.

Boats

1999
Describes how various kinds of boats are designed and constructed for speed.

The world's fastest stock cars

2003
Examines the history, design, safety features, and professional racing of stock cars.

Speed boat

2001
Photographs and text provide information about different types of powerboats, and the sport of speed boat racing. Includes a word list and related Web sites.

Concorde

2001
Text and photos present the history of the Concorde supersonic transport and describe its design, its crew, and the experience of its passengers.

Stock car

2001
Text and color photos present the history of stock cars and describe stock car races, drivers, and the cars themselves.

Sprint car

2001
Text and color photos present the history of sprint cars and describe sprint car races, drivers, and the cars themselves.

Drag racer

2001
Photographs and text provide information about the history and modern practice of drag racing. Includes a word list and related websites.

Pages

Subscribe to RSS - Built for speed