Full Speed Ahead!: How Fast Things Go

Did you know that a tornado travels faster than a race car? Or that a human and spider travel at the same speed? <i>Full Speed Ahead!</i> is the first picture book to directly compare the speeds of animals, modes of transport, and forces of nature in a clear and visually striking album format. Objects are grouped from slowest to fastest, with objects of the same speed on one spread, creating fascinating &quot;match&quot; races. And with a sleek, graphic design and vibrant spot-color printing, <i>Full Speed Ahead!</i> is as gorgeous to look at as it is informative to read. On your mark, get set, go!<br><br><b>Praise for <i>Full Speed Ahead</i></b><br> &quot;The information will intrigue curious minds.&quot;<br> --<i>School Library Journal</i>