Since cars were invented, they've been pushed to maximum speed, both on the road and on the track. This high-interest historical take on the evolution of high-velocity vehicles features the famous cars that have pushed the extremes and the people who have made them possible. A concluding Speed File graphic organizer helps young engineers compare record-setting speeds of different classes of vehicles.
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