Ride that rollercoaster! : forces at an amusement park / Richard and Louise Spilsbury.
"How does a rollercoaster work? Why don't I fly off a scrambler or octopus ride? How do bumper cars work? Covering lots of different rides, including traditional, more tame rides such as rollercoasters, helter-skelters and bumper cars, to more white-knuckle screamers such as scramblers, loop-the-loops, gondolas and corkscrews, Ride That Rollercoaster takes a fun look at forces in an amusement park. While learning about forces you will find that you also find out the answers to many questions that you have asked yourself about how amusement park rides work, and more"--Provided by the publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 1484625986
- ISBN: 1484626036
- ISBN: 9781484625989
- ISBN: 9781484626030
- Physical Description: 48 pages : illustrations (chielfy color) ; 25 cm.
- Publisher: Chicago, Illinois : Heinemann Raintree, [2016]
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Includes index.
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- What draws people to the park? -- Why do I feel lighter as I fall? -- How do I slide so fast? -- Am I going to fly off this ride? -- How does a rollercoaster work? -- What happens in a loop-the-loop? -- What rollercoaster features are there? -- How do bumper cars work? -- How does a simulator ride work? -- Can I have thrills without spills? -- Did you feel the force?
- Target Audience Note:
- 1080L Lexile
- Study Program Information Note:
- Accelerated Reader AR MG 6.4 1 504445.
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- Subject:
- Amusement rides > Juvenile literature.
Force and energy > Juvenile literature.
Roller coasters > Juvenile literature.
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- 6 of 6 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richlands Branch Library | J531.6 SPI (Text) | 36015001486527 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
