The thrills and chills of amusement parks / by Jordan D. Brown ; illustrated by Mark Borgions.
Material type:
TextSeries: Ready-to-read. Level three, Megastar reader! | Science of fun stuffPublisher: New York : Simon Spotlight, [2015]Edition: First Simon Spotlight editionDescription: 48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cmContent type: - text
- unmediated
- volume
- 1481428586 (paperback)
- 1481428594 (hardcover)
- 9781481428583 (paperback)
- 9781481428590 (hardcover)
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Main Library | Children's Reader | 791.068 B878 | Available | 33111007962737 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Learn the science behind the fun of amusement parks in this fact-tastic nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series about the science of fun stuff!
Did you know that a rollercoaster does not need an engine or power source of its own? And how exactly does a bumper car go without gas? Young science lovers will flip when they learn about the science behind amusement parks in this fun, fact-filled Level 3 Ready-to-Read!
A special section at the back of the book includes Common Core-vetted extras on subjects like geography and math, and there's even a fun quiz so readers can test themselves to see what they've learned!
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The science of "ahhhhhhh!" -- The science of "whoooaa!" -- The science of "yummmm!" -- The science of "step right up!".
An introduction to the science that powers favorite amusement park rides reveals why a rollercoaster does not need an engine and how bumper cars can move without gasoline.