Humankind's yearn for speed is evident with cars, planes, and trains pushing the limits of current technology. This motivating, high-interest book with a dynamic design introduces readers to incredibly fast vehicles such as the Shanghai Maglev train that can regularly top speeds of 175 miles per hour and the Bugatti Bolide race car, which exceeds 300 miles per hour! Accessible text is supported by Fast Fact boxes highlighting key information and full-color photographs of each machine, inside and outside.