100 Facts: Speed

Fasten your seatbelts and explore everything that moves, races, and accelerates with 100 Facts: Speed! Written by popular science author Steve Parker, this exhilarating educational book features exactly 100 numbered facts designed to explain the physics behind velocity and velocity limits. Young readers will discover how we calculate and measure acceleration, why heavy objects require more energy to speed up, and who first managed to break the sound barrier. The book spans a fascinating range of topics—from super-speedy predators in the animal kingdom to hypersonic aircraft, bullet trains, and the ultimate speed limit of the universe: the speed of light. Packed with action-oriented photographs, detailed mechanical diagrams, and interactive quizzes, this resource breaks down complex kinematics and forces into thrilling, easy-to-read trivia blocks.