The Thrills and Chills of Amusement Parks

The Thrills and Chills of Amusement Parks
Author: Jordan D. Brown
Publisher:
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2015
Genre: Amusement parks
ISBN: 9781424262595

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.

The Thrills and Chills of Amusement Parks

The Thrills and Chills of Amusement Parks
Author: Jordan D. Brown
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2015-02-17
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1481428608

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!

Simple Machines at the Amusement Park

Simple Machines at the Amusement Park
Author: Tammy Enz
Publisher: Amusement Park Science
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2019-08
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1543572820

It's time to go to the amusement park! Giant rides loom around you, and countless parts are in motion. But many simple machines are at work too. See the Ferris wheel? That's a wheel and axle. Try your luck at skee-ball. You're using an inclined plane. Find out more about the simple machines behind the excitement.

Full Tilt

Full Tilt
Author: Neal Shusterman
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2012-02-21
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1439115257

Full of roller-coaster twists and turns, Neal Shusterman's page-turner is an Orpheus-like adventure into one boy's psyche. Sixteen-year-old Blake and his younger brother, Quinn, are exact opposites. Blake is the responsible member of the family. He constantly has to keep an eye on the fearless Quinn, whose thrill-seeking sometimes goes too far. But the stakes get higher when Blake has to chase Quinn into a bizarre phantom carnival that traps its customers forever. In order to escape, Blake must survive seven deadly rides by dawn, each of which represents a deep, personal fear--from a carousel of stampeding animals to a hall of mirrors that changes people into their deformed reflections. Blake ultimately has to face up to a horrible secret from his own past to save himself and his brother--that is, if the carnival doesn't claim their souls first!

Energy at the Theme Park

Energy at the Theme Park
Author: Karen Latchana Kenney
Publisher:
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2020
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1474785115

It's time to go to the amusement park You're pumped up for a fun day But there's more than just your own energy buzzing. Waiting for your cotton candy to be made? Heat energy helps make that gooey goodness happen. Chugging up the roller coaster hill? Potential energy is with you. Speeding down it? Now you have kinetic energy Find out more about the energies behind the excitement.

Thrills and Chills (Garbage Pail Kids Book 2)

Thrills and Chills (Garbage Pail Kids Book 2)
Author: R.L. Stine
Publisher: Abrams
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2021-05-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1683358392

Goosebumps creator R.L. Stine teams up with the pop-culture phenomenon Garbage Pail Kids for the second volume in this all-new illustrated middle-grade series sure to amuse, entertain, and blow readers away! The Garbage Pail Kids are desperate to win the Smellville Pet Contest. But how can they compete against Good Boy, the perfect Chihuahua of the Perfect twins? Good Boy can stand on his head and do algebra problems blindfolded. But the whole thing goes out of control when our heroes meet five new kids who also call themselves the Garbage Pail Kids! Meet Windy Winston, Nat Nerd, Brett Sweat, Nasty Nancy, and Disgustin’ Justin. They all share the grand prize—a free all-day trip to Six Thrills Amusement Park. Will anyone have a good time? And will anyone survive?

Science of Fun Stuff Ready-to-Read Value Pack

Science of Fun Stuff Ready-to-Read Value Pack
Author: Various
Publisher: Simon Spotlight
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-07-26
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781481489775

Emerging readers will love this Level 3 Ready-to-Read value pack of six Science of Fun Stuff books for the price of four! For an added bonus, take a peek inside for tips to help your child become a reading star! Perfect for emerging readers, the Science of Fun Stuff series is full of engaging stories and quirky facts that will teach you everything you want to know about the behind-the-scenes physics, chemistry, and technology of baseball, amusement parks, magic, snow, candy, and airplanes! A special section at the back of each book includes Common Core–vetted extras on subjects like history, social studies, geography, and math, and there are even fun quizzes so readers can test themselves to see what they’ve learned! Plus, check the inside of the packaging for a bonus set of tips to help your reading star soar to new heights. Included in this Ready-to-Read value pack are: The Innings and Outs of Baseball The Thrills and Chills of Amusement Parks Pulling Back the Curtain on Magic! The Sugary Secrets Behind Candy The Cool Story Behind Snow How Airplanes Get from Here…to There!