Books in Built for Speed series

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 the history, design, and construction of the supersonic airliner developed by engineers from Britain and France to transport people between Europe and the United States quickly.

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

Discusses the history and development of some of the world's fastest trucks, describing the specific features and specifications of such vehicles as racing pickups, semi-trucks, monster trucks, and jet-powered trucks.

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

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

Describes the various racing classes of the American Power Boat Association, including inboard, offshore, and drag-racing powerboats, and hydroplanes.

Describes the invention of the first jet ski, or personal watercraft, and how such companies as Kowasaki developed jet skis and waverunners for racing, tricks, and recreation.

Discusses the history and development of some of the world's fastest helicopters, describing the specific features and specifications of such aircraft as the SA 360 Dauphin, Boeing-Sikorsky RAH-66 Comanche, AH-64 Apache, and V-22 Osprey.

Discusses the history of trains, the invention of high speed trains, and the high speed train systems of Japan and European countries.

Describes how drag racing started in 1930s California and evolved during the 1950s, and describes the rules and driving strategies of drag racers in the National Hot Rod Association.

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.