Books in Horsepower series

Dirt bike racers soar over jumps and race through mud to the finish line. From motocross and supercross tracks to freestyle motocross, see dirt bikes in action and learn about the design that makes it possible for bikes and their riders to get big air.

ATV races challenge drivers with jumps, sharp turns, and rough terrain. But these tough machines aren't just for racing. They can take you to more places than any other vehicle on land. Find out what makes ATVs so versatile and why they remain one of the most popular vehicles around.

With a whir of rotating blades, helicopters hover effortlessly in the air. Learn how today’s most advanced whirlybirds are used for everything from transportation to search and rescue missions. Discover how pilots fly helicopters all over the world.

Discusses demolition derbies, their main features, and how derby cars compete.

Not all cars are built for speed. From the inside out, lowriders are built for style. See how owners use hydraulics, chrome, booming speaker systems, and custom paint jobs to build cars unlike anything else on the road.

Power, agility, and speed combine to make sports cars fascinating. Learn about the engines, aerodynamics, and the most popular sports cars today. See these sleek machines and decide for yourself which one you would want to test drive.

Indy cars are all about speed. From the methanol-powered engine to the wings and pointed nose, each part of an Indy car helps it race faster. Don't let anything slow you down as you read all about the cars of the famous Indy 500 race.

Monster trucks do more than just crush cars. They race, spin, bounce, and sometimes even crash. See monster trucks in action as they tear up muddy arenas. Learn about the first monster truck and today's tough monster truck engines.

Drift cars skid around corners in races that are more about style than speed. Learn about the modifications and driving techniques that give drift cars an edge on winding courses. Discover how drivers use steering and braking techniques to whip their cars around sharp turns.

Indy cars are all about speed. From the methanol-powered engine to the wings and pointed nose, each part of an Indy car helps it race faster. Don't let anything slow you down as you read all about the cars of the famous Indy 500 race.

Monster trucks do more than just crush cars. They race, spin, bounce, and sometimes even crash. See monster trucks in action as they tear up muddy arenas. Learn about the first monster truck and today's tough monster truck engines.

Discusses snowmobiles, their main features, and how they are raced.