Series:

Megafast

6 total works

Cover of Megafast Planes

Megafast Planes

by John Farndon

Published 1 January 2016
Are you ready to take off with the world's fastest supersonic aircraft? Strap yourself in for a trip in the MiG-25 Foxbat interceptor and clock up to 2,100 mph (3,380 kmh/h)! Soar in the NAA X-15 rocket plane, which set a record of 4,520 mph (7,274 km/h) in 1967! Hop into the world's fastest jet, the NASA Hyper X-43 scramjet, but hang on it has the potential to go 7,000 mph (11,265 km/h)! Detailed illustrations put you in the cockpits of these mighty, streaking aircraft, while bite-sized facts explain how they work, their pilots' daring risks, and the thrill of supersonic flight.

Cover of Megafast Cars

Megafast Cars

by John Farndon

Published 1 January 2016
Jump behind the wheel of the sleekest, swiftest automobiles, both on and off the race track. Prepare to burn up the tarmac in the Bugatti Veyron the latest version of the first supercar reaches 269 mph (433 km/h)! Race in the Ultimate Aero, whose carbon-fiber body weighs less than its driver. Get an adrenaline rush in the jet-powered Thrust SSC, it carries the world land speed record of 760.343 mph (1,223.65 km/h)! These streamlined supercars blast off the page in true-to-life illustrations alongside facts about top design technology, such as wind-tunnel testing and scissor doors.

Cover of Megafast Motorcycles

Megafast Motorcycles

by John Farndon

Published 1 January 2016
Motorcycles are made for speed but some get there louder and faster than others! You'll need your toughest gear to ride the turbo-charged MTT Turbine Superbike Y2K perhaps the most powerful (and expensive) road bike ever. Blow past speeds of 200 mph (320 km/h) with the Kawasaki Ninja of the Night. Ride the world's fastest production motorcycle, the Suzuki Hayabusa, and hit 188 to 194 mph (303 to 312 km/h). Hang on tight as detailed illustrations take you on the road, around the track, and across salt flats on these powerful bikes. Get the latest facts on how they reach those extreme speeds and stay on the road.

Cover of Supercars

Supercars

by John Farndon

Published 18 October 2015

Jump behind the wheel of the sleekest swiftest autos both on and off the race track. Prepare to burn up in the...
Bugatti Veyron the latest version of the first-ever supercar - it can reach 269 mph
SSC Ultimate Aero - its carbon-fibre body weighs less than an adult
Jet-powered Thrust SSC - it holds the world land speed record
...and more.

Cover of Monster Trucks

Monster Trucks

by John Farndon

Published 18 October 2015

Climb up up and into the cabs of the world's fastest trucks - they may be big but these machines can really move. Roar off in the...
Shockwave powered by three jet engines - why not race a jet plane
Banks Sidewinder Dodge Dakota - it set a world record of 217 mph
Ford F-150 SVT Raptor the fastest off-roader
...and more.

Cover of Megafast Trucks

Megafast Trucks

by John Farndon

Published 1 January 2016
Climb into the cabs of the world's fastest trucks. They may be big, but these machines can really move! Roar off in the three jet engines of the Shockwave powered to 376 mph (605 km/h)! Ride in the Banks Sidewinder Dodge Dakota, which set a world record at 217 mph (349 km/h)! Go off-roading in the fastest off-road terrain conqueror, the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor. Colorful illustrations capture these swift, powerful beasts on the road and off, while interesting text features highlight jet propulsion, turbocharging, and great truck racers past and present.