The Science of Amusement Parks

The Science of Amusement Parks
Author: Douglas Hustad
Publisher: ABDO
Total Pages: 51
Release: 2021-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 109821546X

Riders plummet toward the ground on drop towers. Motion simulators trick the brain into thinking the body is on a thrilling ride. From pendulum rides to roller coasters, science explains how it all works. The Science of Amusement Parks reveals the fascinating ways that science is at work in popular amusement park rides. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

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.

The Stellar Story of Space Travel

The Stellar Story of Space Travel
Author: Patricia Lakin
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2016-02-09
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1481456245

Blast off into a galaxy full of fun with this fact-tastic nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series about the history of fun stuff! Did you know that ancient people all over the world looked at the stars and saw constellations? Or that a science fiction author named Jules Verne predicted the first moon landing? Or that astronauts from different countries take turns living on board the International Space Station? Houston, you’re cleared for takeoff and ready to become a History of Fun Stuff Expert on space travel! Amaze your friends with all you’ve learned 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 science, social studies, and math, and there’s even a fun quiz so readers can test themselves to see what they’ve learned! Learning history has never been so much fun!