Overview
Discover The Thrill of Science and Speed! ""How To Build The World's Fastest Car - An A-to-Z Guide for Young Minds"" is an inspiring children's motorsport book that will captivate boys and girls alike. Perfect for early and middle grades, it will also excite older readers with jaw-dropping facts about a car 200 times more powerful than a Formula 1 race car. This full-colour STEM book for kids explores the science and engineering behind the world's fastest car, the Aussie Invader 5R, which has been designed and built to break the current land-speed record. Packed with high-quality racing images and detailed drawings, this engaging kids' motor racing book explains complex ideas in simple, step-by-step language. Young readers will explore topics like aerodynamics, rocket science, drag, jet engines, and breaking the sound barrier-all through fun, easy-to-follow ""how-to"" explanations. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, or teacher, this educational motorsport book for children is the perfect way to spark curiosity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. It's more than just a racing story-it's a fun physics book for kids that will ignite imagination, inspire future engineers, and amaze young minds!
Full Product Details
Author: Mark J Read
Publisher: Mark J Read
Imprint: Mark J Read
Dimensions:
Width: 21.60cm
, Height: 0.50cm
, Length: 21.60cm
Weight: 0.181kg
ISBN: 9780645627381
ISBN 10: 0645627380
Pages: 68
Publication Date: 12 December 2025
Recommended Age: From 7 to 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
Loved it! Sturdy writing is fueled by nimble pacing and an entertaining, engaging style in this fascinating look at a very special vehicle! Aussie Invader 5R is a rocket-powered car built to smash the world land speed record. It has the power of 200 Formula One cars; its goal is to exceed 1,600 km/h (1,000 mph). The tone is positive and upbeat. It's educational without sounding like school. Lively illustrations will captivate young readers and keep them turning pages until the very end. A list of Words and Terms, along with a scannable QR code for their explanation, is included. There's also a Weight and Measurement Conversion Chart. This book will appeal to budding mechanics, aerospace engineers, science and technology buffs and anyone who's ever dared to dream big, felt the need for speed or thrilled to hearing ""let's kick the tires and light the fire."" Oh yeah. Reviewed by Kristine L (Goodreads)
Author Information
I was born in the UK and emigrated to Perth, Australia, in 2004. I have always been fascinated by cars, mechanical problems, land-speed record cars, and drag racing. I started building cars at 15, and have been working with Rosco McGlashan for 16 years on Aussie Invader 5R, which has been built to smash the world land speed record and reach 1,600 km/h (1,000 mph).Your support and feedback mean a lot. I read every review personally, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to connect with readers who share my passion for speed, engineering and innovation.
