Gaertner, Meg
Summary: "Discusses the science behind roller coasters and includes instructions for readers to build their own from household materials."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Norwood House Press 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 791.06 GAEBrown, Jordan
Summary: An introduction to the science that powers favorite amusement park rides reveals why a roller coaster does not need an engine and how bumper cars can move without gasoline.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon Spotlight 2015
Copies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE BROEnz, Tammy
Summary: 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.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 791.06 ENZHamilton, Sue L.
Summary: Highlights the history, capabilities, and speed records of the world's fastest amusement park rides.
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Publisher / Publication Date: A & D Xtreme, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2021