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The Fastest Bear in the World
Peter Wisan
(Independently published, April 7, 2020)In this heartwarming and inspirational book for kids, a bear named Tortilla dreams of becoming an Olympic runner. The fun but emotion-capturing illustrations transform this bear story into a funny picture book and an educational children's book for all ages. If your child is interested in bear stories or animal stories, this is an essential addition to any home library.
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The Fastest Boy in the World
Elizabeth Laird
eBook (Macmillan Children's Books, June 5, 2014)Eleven-year-old Solomon loves to run! The great athletes of the Ethiopian national team are his heroes and he dreams that one day he will be a gold-medal-winning athlete like them, in spite of his ragged shorts and bare feet.When his grandfather announces that he's going to take Solomon to Addis Ababa, Solomon cannot believe his ears. A trip to the capital? It's unfathomable. Solomon's joy is increased when he realizes that the Ethiopian running team will be doing a victory parade through the city that day. Maybe he'll get a glimpse of Haile Gebrselassie or Derartu Tulu?!But Solomon's grandfather has other plans. As Solomon follows him through the big, overwhelming streets, he learns something he cannot believe. The strict old man is a war hero who once risked his life to save a friend and has been in hiding ever since. When grandfather collapses, Solomon knows that getting help from his village is up to him. It's a twenty-mile run from the city to home, and grandfather's life hangs in the balance. Can the small bare-footed runner with the big heart do it?Shortlisted for the CILIP Carnegie Medal, The Fastest Boy in the World by Elizabeth Laird is the inspiring story of a small Ethiopian runner with a very big heart.
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The World's Fastest Boats
Nick Cook
Paperback (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2000)Discusses the history and development of some of the world's fastest boats, describing the specific features and specifications of such vessels as iceboats, catamarans, hydrofoils, and jetboats.
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The World's Fastest Boats
Nick Cook
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2000)Discusses the history and development of some of the world's fastest boats, describing the specific features and specifications of such vessels as iceboats, catamarans, hydrofoils, and jetboats.
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The Fastest Boy in the World
Elizabeth Laird
Paperback (Pan Macmillan, April 1, 2016)Eleven-year-old Solomon loves to run! The Ethiopian national team are his heroes and he dreams of being a gold-medal winner like themt. When his grandfather announces he's going to take Solomon to Addis Ababa, Solomon cannot believe his ears. His joy increases when he realizes that the Ethiopian running team will be in the city that day. But as Solomon follows his grandfather through the city, he learns something he cannot believe. The strict old man is a war hero who once risked his life to save a friend, and has been in hiding ever since. When grandfather collapses, Solomon must make a 20-mile run to home, his grandfather's life hanging in the balance. Can he do it?
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The World's Fastest Dragsters
Glen Bledsoe, Karen E. Bledsoe
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2003)Examines the excitement, the history, the regulations, the types of cars, and the notable drivers of drag racing.
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The World's Fastest Cars
Sean McCollum
Paperback (Capstone Press, Aug. 1, 2016)Supercars, race cars, and sports cars all have blazing speed. How do they go so fast? Why do some cars have wings? Learn the answers for yourself and decide which of the fastest cars you'd like to drive.
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Ted, The World's Fastest Turtle
Kurt Zimmerman, Michelle Zimmerman
eBook (, Jan. 11, 2013)Everyone has heard the story of the Tortise and the Hare... or have they? Ted, the World's Fastest Turtle fills in the blanks and answers a few questions about that ancient fable, in a hilarious way! Full color illustrations on every page will delight your youngster and keep them laughing at this silly story about Mac the rabbit and Ted, the World's Fastest Turtle! This story is the perfect length for beginner readers or a fun story at bedtime!
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The Fastest Bear in the World
Peter Wisan
language (, Jan. 1, 2017)In this heartwarming and inspirational book for kids, a bear named Tortilla dreams of becoming an Olympic runner. The fun but emotion-capturing illustrations transform this bear story into a funny picture book and an educational children's book for all ages. If your child is interested in bear stories or animal stories, this is an essential addition to the home library.
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The World's Fastest Cars
Nick Cook
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2000)Discusses the history and development of some of the world's fastest automobiles, describing the specific features and specifications of such cars as dragsters, Indianapolis 500 race cars, and the supersonic car.
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The World's Fastest Cars
Nick Cook
Paperback (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2000)Discusses the history and development of some of the world's fastest automobiles, describing the specific features and specifications of such cars as dragsters, Indianapolis 500 race cars, and the supersonic car.
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The World's Fastest Cars
Michael J. Martin
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2006)Using a countdown format, describes ten of the world's fastest cars.
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