Discusses the history and development of some of the world's fastest boats, describing the specific features and specifications of such vessels as iceboats, cat

Discusses the history and development of some of the world's fastest trains.

Maglev trains sound like the stuff of science fiction, but it’s yet another scientific marvel that engineers have made a reality. These superfast trains float

Across the globe, people are traveling by high speed trains at speeds of 200 miles per hour and higher. They are escaping the woes of long automobile commutes,

"Outlines the history of high speed locomotives from more than 20 countries."--Back cover.