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Kingfisher Knowledge: Speed Machines

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This new addition to the critically-acclaimed Kingfisher Knowledge series takes on the subject of getting from here to there in the most extreme ways from racing, skiing, and surfing to the fastest man on Earth, the highest motorcycle jump, and the biggest ships on the seas. Packed with eye-catching digital artwork and plenty of core information, making it a great reference for home or the classroom. It's a visual thrill ride for record seekers everywhere.

64 pages, Paperback

First published May 12, 2009

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Miranda Smith

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Miranda Smith is a long-standing editor of information books for both children and adults. She has a particular interest in the field of natural history and has written books and articles for children on the subject, including the encyclopedic Living Earth (for Dorling Kindersley).

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