Readers with a need for speed will love this comprehensive look at speedboats! They'll learn fascinating facts about the engineering behind these powerful machines, such as how a boat's shape influences its speed and how engines operate. Readers will explore different types of crafts, from military speedboats to hydroplanes! Vibrant photographs immerse readers in the mechanics and design of these amazing aquatic vehicles. Accessible language explains the complex processes and principles behind speedboats. Even reluctant readers will flock to this high-interest topic, which introduces engineering concepts and encourages curiosity.