Frank Carlson Library

"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about bullet trains. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about jet fighters. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about military helicopters. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

Most motorcycles can go pretty fast. However, some are designed to reach incredibly fast speeds! Kids will read about the history of motorcycles, the technology behind the fastest bikes, and what the future holds for the world's fastest motorcycles.

The fastest salt flat racers can reach speeds over 750 miles per hour! Students will learn about the salt flats, the history of salt flat racing, and the technology behind some of the fastest land vehicles on Earth.

Supersonic jets travel faster than the speed of sound. These jets are designed to maintain stability and function at very high temperatures. Kids will read about the technology, history, and future of supersonic jets.

Motorcycle drag racing is becoming a very popular motor sport. Amateur racers use their street bikes to drag race, while professionals use drag bikes that can reach 200 miles per hour. Readers will learn about drag racing motorcycles, their technology, and what the future has in store for this high-speed sport.

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.

This book introduces readers to the world's fastest aircraft, highlighting record-setting aircraft from the past, as well as the technology and innovations that helped them achieve those speeds. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources...

This book introduces readers to the world's fastest cars, highlighting record-setting cars from the past, as well as the technology and innovations that helped them achieve those speeds. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further...