Superboats

By Ian Graham

Book Overview

How can a boat fly? What is the world's fastest powerboat? Why are some boats called cats? Have you ever wanted to drive a powerboat? Read Superboats and learn how the most popular and successful high-performance boats are designed, built, and driven. Check out racing powerboats such as the Spirit of Norway. Look at cabover hydroplanes and hydrofoils, and the fast and fun rigid inflatable boats. Find out all the facts about the Sunseeker XS2000 in the Closer Look section. Put on your lifejacket, start up the engine, and prepare to be amazed! Book jacket.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1403407746
• ISBN13: 9781403407740
• Release Date: June 2003
• Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.1" x 11.4"
• Age Range: 9 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 6