Roller Coasters

Roller Coasters
Author: Todd H. Throgmorton
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 299
Release: 2016-04-30
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1476622116
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In its fourth edition, this exhaustive guide to roller coasters in the United States and Canada also provides a history of coaster evolution (from the 16th century) and a look into the future of coaster technology and design. The book lists by state or province more than 700 coasters at more than 160 amusement and theme parks. Each entry includes contact information along with summaries of each coaster's origins, features and history. There are six appendices: famous coaster designers, the longest wood and steel coasters in North America, a coaster census by state or province, a chronology of wooden roller coasters still in operation, interesting amusement park and coaster facts, and a guide to the alpine coasters at winter resorts in the U.S. and Canada.

Best Bike Rides in New England: Backroad Routes for Cycling the Northeast States

Best Bike Rides in New England: Backroad Routes for Cycling the Northeast States
Author: David Sobel
Publisher: The Countryman Press
Total Pages: 239
Release: 2022-11-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1682687481
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From Connecticut to Maine, 30 bike routes offer miles of New England charm and landscape views. The Northeast provides some of the most exciting cycling in the United States: sweeping vistas, seaside towns, fall colors, and more. With this comprehensive guide, New Hampshire local David Sobel offers up rides in Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine. No matter the state, there’s a ride here for everyone, with a range of mileage and difficulty level so both beginner and experienced cyclists can enjoy. Take in the scenery and stop for surf and turf on a moderate 17-mile trip through Mystic, Connecticut. Challenge yourself on hilly vistas and cool off in Cold River while biking Walpole, New Hampshire. Or take it easy while travelling back in time through Concord, Massachusetts. In addition to detailed directions, each route features annotated maps, charming photography, elevation profiles, and suggestions for entertainment and dining along the way. This is a must-have guide to discovering New England’s hidden gems on two wheels.

The Roller Coaster Lover's Companion

The Roller Coaster Lover's Companion
Author: Steven J. Urbanowicz
Publisher: Citadel Press
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2002
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780806523095
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Profusely illustrated and engagingly written, this book tells the whole exciting story of the history and development of roller coasters, from the first 15-foot-high, four-mile-per-hour Switchback Railway in Coney Island's 1884 amusement park to today's wild mega-monsters. Photos throughout.

The Rollercoaster Years

The Rollercoaster Years
Author: Charlene C. Giannetti
Publisher: Harmony
Total Pages: 335
Release: 2009-07-01
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 0307568172
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For the 20 million parents of 10- to 15-year-olds, The Roller-Coaster Years is a lively guide to mastering the ups and downs of early adolescence. Every parent knows about the terrible twos and the brooding teens, but few have anticipated the wild ride of these magical yet maddening years that can provide all the thrills and chills of a carnival ride. Now, drawing together the latest information from experts, supported and advised by the National Middle School Association, and with surprising insights from the authors' own surveys of parents, teachers, and the children themselves, The Roller-Coaster Years covers every facet of the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of early adolescents, including: • Appearance Anxiety • Distractibility • Fears and Other Emotions • The Battle for Independence • Success in School • Friendship and Peer Pressure • Sexual Awakening • The Lure of Tobacco, Drugs, and Alcohol • The Promise and Peril of Electronic Media • Sticky Questions About Your Own Past

Why Do Roller Coasters Make You Puke?

Why Do Roller Coasters Make You Puke?
Author: Andrew Thompson
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2017-08-15
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1612437397
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A fun and fascinating trivia book with a wide range of intriguing questions and entertainingly written answers from a bestselling author. Perfect for trivia junkies everywhere, this new collection will surprise readers with fascinating answers to age-old curiosities, such as: • Does a goldfish’s memory really only last a few seconds? • Do plants feel pain? • Why do cats’ eyes glow in the dark? • Why do people seem more attractive when we’re drunk? • Why didn’t people smile in old photos? Each page offers another witty response to the questions of our time. From men’s fashion to the meaning of life, from the educational to the entertaining, this book has something for everyone.