Books in World’s Fastest Machines series

Readers get an inside-and-out look at how race cars are built for speed. Includes colorful photographs.

Describes the world of motorcycle racing, looking at different types of motorcycles, races, and drivers.

High speeds, superior handling, and sleek design are all features of super cars. Readers will learn about the history and technology of these extreme sports cars as well as how they are developed and used today.

Introduces bullet trains, including information about their history, how they are designed, where they are used, and their potential future.

Introduces high-speed airplanes, including information about their history, how they are designed, the purposes that they serve, and their potential future.

The high maneuverability and speed of jet fighters cause pilots to experience g-forces nine times that of gravity! Students will learn about the history, technology, and future of the fastest jet fighters in the world.

Bullet trains originated in Japan. They are the fastest trains on Earth. Young readers will learn about the history of bullet trains, the technology that makes their high speeds possible, and what bullet trains may be like in the future!

Introduces speedboats, including information about their history, how the boats are designed, the races that they compete in, and their potential future.

Introduces spacecraft, including information about their history, how they are designed, how they are sent into space, what they do there, how they return, and their potential future.

People have raced stock cars for almost a century. The technology has changed, but the excitement of the races has remained the same. This title explains the history of stock cars, what's under their hoods, and what the future holds for these high-speed race cars.

High-performance engines make these boats capable of incredible speeds. Young readers will learn how powerboats are designed to reduce wind resistance in their goal of reaching the fastest speed possible.

Indy cars are open wheel race cars that are used in the Indy Racing League (IRL). The cars speed along tracks with straight stretches and sharp turns. Safety is a large concern, as Indy car racing is very dangerous. Readers will learn about the technology in Indy cars and about the future of Indy car racing.