Ripley's Believe It of Not!: Mighty Machines

Introducing Ripley Twists - a new high impact series which offers an enticing alternative to run-of-the mill junior reference books. Feeling the need for speed? Wish that your father's car was bigger than anyone else's? Perhaps robots are more your thing? Humans have invented some mighty machines that let us go faster than ever before, reach other planets, soar through the skies, or simply attract attention from unsuspecting passers-by.Take a trip around your favorite mechanical and moving things with this fun but factual book. Learn about the science of flight, put some wind in your sails, and boost your va-va-voom with special Ripley's fascinating facts and amazing Believe It or Not! stories from around the world. What are you waiting for? Off you go!This series will delight every inquisitive child with its mix of clear core factual information and Ripley's stories and images about the weird and wacky in our world today