Orem Library

"Let Mechanic Mike show you his favorite speedsters. Discover the awesome velocity of some of the world's most amazing speed machines"--P. [4] of cover.

Presents simple information about running and speed exercises, and provides exercises to improve speed and stamina.

Discusses the history of trains, the invention of high speed trains, and high speed train systems around the world, and explains how they work.

A fast boy meets a slow, very large snail and they try to work out their differences.

Provides information on the mechanics of speed reading, discusses methods for improving memory, offers study techniques, and includes diagnostic tests to measure reading speed

Chronicles the career of speed skater Apolo Anton Ohno, culminating with his gold and silver medal victories at the 2002 Winter Olympics.

"Fun comparisons for kids. How far away is the moon? How big is a blue whale's heart? How heavy are 10,000 pounds? Distance, weight, and size are difficult to grasp until contrasted with other quantities. How Big is Big? How Far is Far? renders measurements and dimensions more comprehensible through amusing comparisons. Did you know, for example, that the rhinoceros beetle can carry up to 850 times its own weight? Or that it would take eight days...