Books in Fast Forward Writing series

Describes what a rain forest is and what types of plants and animals reside there.

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Covers major aspects of the development of the planet Earth, including the Big Bang theory, weather phenomena, geology, astronomy, rain forests, animal life on land and in the sea, and human influences on the environment.

Discusses the historical interest in Mars, from ancient Egypt to the present, and describes the probes to Mars and future plans to explore and inhabit the "Red Planet."

Describes the process of preparing and wrapping a body for mummification, and explains how coffins, tombs, and funeral rites reflected the ancient Egyptians' belief in the afterlife.

Describes various types of robots and their function, including robots in hazardous situations and in the film industry, robo-docs, single-function robots, and futuristic robots.

Traces the history of the first automobiles through the development of supercars and muscle cars, discussing such topics as computer design, safety features, and speed records.

Tully Train is a brightly illustrated title in Barron's Fast Forward books for toddlers. The bright color illustrations on the first of the book's three two-page spreads unfolds to display moving parts. Tully Train actually moves, as it steams out from a railroad tunnel.

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Explains the history, design, use, and future of articulated trucks, tippers and lifters, fire engines, road trains, and other super trucks.

A range of natural disasters is covered, starting with an overview of the planet and the geological and geographical causes for some disasters. The split pages enable effective changes of scene. The text aims to inform the reader why a particular tragedy happened, who and what it affected and how.

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