Built for speed

Text and color photos present the history of jet skiing and describe racing jet watercraft, recreation and education, and jet ski safety.

Photographs and text provide an inside look at the world of Forumula One cars and racing. Includes a word list and related websites.

Explains how jet planes operate and some of the uses that the military makes of them, describing the design and functioning of such examples as the F-15, the AV-8B Harrier, and the F-22 stealth plane.

Describes different kinds of roller coasters, their history, and how they operate, and gives examples of each type.

This book discusses the history of trains, the invention of high-speed trains and the high-speed train systems of European countries.

Discusses the history and development of some of the world's fastest boats, describing the specific features and specifications of such vessels as ice boats, catamarans, hydrofoils, and jetboats.