Racing Motorcycles
Part of the World's Fastest (Bellwether Media) series
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.
Drag Racing Motorcycles
Part of the World's Fastest (Bellwether Media) series
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.
Stock Cars
Part of the World's Fastest (Bellwether Media) series
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.
Indy Cars
Part of the World's Fastest (Bellwether Media) series
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.
Funny Cars
Part of the World's Fastest (Bellwether Media) series
With huge rear wheels, flip-up bodies, and powerful engines, funny cars thrill fans across the country. Funny car engines can have over forty times the horsepower of a normal production vehicle. Sometimes their engines explode during a race! Students will explore the technology in a funny car and the future of these high-tech dragsters.
Salt Flat Racers
Part of the World's Fastest (Bellwether Media) series
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.
Roller Coasters
Part of the World's Fastest (Bellwether Media) series
Roller coasters offer riders high speeds and thrilling drops! The fastest roller coasters can reach speeds over 100 miles per hour! Eager students will plunge into learning about how roller coasters offer fast, sky-high thrills.
Top Fuel Dragsters
Part of the World's Fastest (Bellwether Media) series
Top Fuel drivers and their cars race one-on-one in a straight line. Drag racing is one of the most popular forms of auto racing, and Top Fuel dragsters are the fastest dragsters around. Young readers will explore the technology that enables a Top Fuel dragster to travel faster than 330 miles per hour!
Military Helicopters
Part of the World's Fastest (Bellwether Media) series
Military helicopters perform a variety of missions for armed forces around the world. Some of these helicopters are capable of speeds approaching 200 miles per hour! Readers will discover the history, technology, and future of the world's fastest military helicopters.
Supersonic Jets
Part of the World's Fastest (Bellwether Media) series
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.
Bullet Trains
Part of the World's Fastest (Bellwether Media) series
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!
Super Cars
Part of the World's Fastest (Bellwether Media) series
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.
Powerboats
Part of the World's Fastest (Bellwether Media) series
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.
Jet Fighters
Part of the World's Fastest (Bellwether Media) series
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.
