From the first airplanes to the fastest speedboats, Powerful Machines helps readers discover the science behind the vehicles at work in our world today. Each book is broken down into easy-to-read chapters with real-world applications. Plus, vibrant, full-color photos grab visual learners' attention and help bring each subject to life. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.