Books in Ultimate Speed series

The natural world experts at National Geographic present the ultimate reference book on reptiles, designed just for kids. Crawling with fascinating facts, lively text, and tons of cool, colorful, images of the weirdest and wackiest reptiles on planet Earth, it is sure to be their coveted, #1 reference. Snakey, slimey, scaley, and sensational! Welcome to the amazing world of the most popular reptiles on Earth. With colorful photographs and fun facts, this easy-to-use encyclopedia profiles snakes, lizards, amphibians, turtles and tortoises, crocodilians, and tuatara. Profiles are accompanied by Did You Know? details and fast facts including scientific name, size, diet, and habitat.

Traveling all over the world, Superfast Trains will carry people to their destination at the ultimate speed. Adventure-seeking readers will take a ride through the history of one of the world's fastest and most powerful means of transportation-the train. From basic steam engines to the construction of levitating trains that use magnetic power, Superfast Trains will let young readers explore innovations in transportation. Full-color photographs, a labeled diagram, and a compelling action narrative will inform and entertain students.

Sitting in his cramped space capsule, astronaut John Glenn waited anxiously to blast off. Within minutes John Glenn made history. He was the first man to orbit the Earth. Since then, rocket design has soared to new heights. Superfast Rockets is the story of speed and adventure beyond the Earth's atmosphere. Readers will learn the history of rockets, discover the mechanics of high-powered rocket design, and meet the men and women who are setting new records as they speed into space. Full-color photographs, a labeled diagram, and compelling, real-life stories of astronauts in action are guaranteed to capture students' attention.

An aging orphan receives his fondest wish and is adopted by the wealthiest man in town... who also happens to be the costumed adventurer known as Hawk-Owl, the Midnight Avenger, Chicago's crime-fighting scourge! If you ever wondered about the relationships between super heroes and their sidekicks, this action-packed yet hilarious adventure answers all the questions you were afraid to ask! Collects Ultimate Adventures #1-6.

Catwoman: The Visual Guide to the Feline Fatale reveals every possible aspect of this fascinating, enigmatic she-rogue as she has appeared in DC comic books over more than six thrill-packed decades. The many reinventions of her character, her strange obsession with all things feline, her most audacious heists, and her love-hate relationship with Batman are all faithfully documented.