Maximum speed

The first powered aircraft was built in the United States at the start of the twentieth century. Within a few years, aircraft was being engineered to fly farther and especially faster. This carefully researched book starts at the beginning, with the Wright brothers, and explains the engineering achievements that have occurred in flight since their fateful first journey, including camouflaged spy planes, hybrid helicopters, and even the incredible...

"Almost immediately after the invention of the bicycle, engineers began to think of ways to power them. Eventually, the motorcycle was born and engineered to meet incredible speeds. Through accessible, at-level text, this high-interest volume explains the evolution of motor-propelled two-wheeled vehicles, including dirt bikes, stunt bikes, streamliners, and the concept motorcycles of the future, accompanied by stunning photographs. Statistics, timelines,...