Machines

Machines with monster qualities build skyscrapers and ships, move mounds of earth, and stand out in any setting. See some of the largest and strongest machines out there in this series for… More →

Taller than skyscrapers or strong enough to lift the weight of thousands of cars, large cranes are working giants. These towering movers build tall structures and huge ships. The result of… More →

Modified pickup trucks, or monster trucks, offer drivers an adrenaline rush and audiences action-packed shows. They race around rugged tracks and crush regular cars beneath their oversize… More →

Huge spoilers, thick rims, and souped-up engines transform ordinary cars into road giants that are impossible to ignore. Turn the pages of this book to see mutated cars rumbling down the… More →

There are dump trucks with tires as high as two grown men! These enormous trucks could never share a street with other vehicles. This explains why “off-road” is how they roll. They are built… More →

The largest diggers are extreme excavators. Some have buckets wider than houses or multiple buckets attached to spinning wheels. These diggers dominate the scene at many construction sites… More →

Some trains have so many cars that they are miles long. The longest freight train in history had 682 cars filled with iron ore. This beast of a train needed eight locomotives to pull it… More →

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… More →

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… More →

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.… More →

Travel at top speeds in this fast-paced series! Reluctant readers will explore the fastest cars, boats, jets, motorcycles, and trains in the world. They will learn the history of these… More →

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… More →