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Emphasizing adult supervision (when appropriate) and safety, this book will have boys using their creativity and some elbow grease for making stealth paper airplanes to constructing rubber band dragsters and even traditional go-carts.

Color photographs and simple text explore the features and abilities of bullet trains. Includes a labeled image of a bullet train, a glossary, and a list of additional resources.

Brad Pitt stars as Ladybug, an unlucky assassin determined to do his job peacefully after one too many gigs gone off the rails. Fate, however, may have other plans, as Ladybug's latest mission puts him on a collision course with lethal adversaries from around the globe, all with connected, yet conflicting, objectives, on the world's fastest train. The end of the line is just the beginning in this non-stop thrill-ride through modern-day Japan from...

"WHOOSH! The super animals are here! Race along as this title takes readers along for an adventure packed with Fun Facts, informative sidebars, a glossary, and more!"--Provided by the publisher.

"In Superfast Trains, early fluent readers will learn about the mechanics, design, engines, and aerodynamics that make trains superfast. Infographics and sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about STEM and trains using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Superfast Trains also features reading tips for...

Explains the properties of physics that determine how fast objects are able to travel and discusses how scientists and engineers use this knowledge to increase the speed at which objects are able to travel. Includes color photographs and a glossary.

"How fast is a cheetah? What's the fastest bug? In Fastest Animals, beginning readers are introduced to the quickest animals across a variety of classes and species. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about Earth's fastest animals. A comprehensive back matter feature notes and compares the featured animals' speeds. Children can learn more about fast animals online using our safe search engine that...

"In Superfast Boats, early fluent readers will learn about the mechanics, design, engines, and aerodynamics that make speedboats superfast. Infographics and sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about STEM and speedboats using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Superfast Boats also features reading tips...

Introduces young readers to a variety of fast vehicles including ATVs, helicopters, sport bikes, and race cars. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

"Barry Allen feels helpless in his life in Central City. As a forensic scientist, he's always catching criminals after they've committed their crimes. All that changes one fateful night when Barry is struck by a bolt of lightning and doused in chemicals. When he wakes from a coma, he realizes he can run at incredible speeds. Can Barry master these powers and be the hero his city needs...or will the powers burn through him?"-- Provided by publisher....