Book
Ride that rollercoaster! : forces at an amusement park / Richard and Louise Spilsbury.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781484625989
- Physical Description: 48 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
- Publisher: Chicago, Illinois : Heinemann Raintree, [2015]
- Copyright: ©2016.
Content descriptions
| 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 roller coaster work? -- What happens in a loop-the-loop? -- What roller coaster 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: | 1080 Lexile. 1080L Lexile |
| Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader AR MG 6.4 1 504445. |
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| Subject: | Force and energy > Juvenile literature. Roller coasters > Juvenile literature. Amusement rides > Juvenile literature. |
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Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at De Soto.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Soto Public Library | J 531 SPILSBURY Richard (Text) | 33858000096502 | Juvenile Non-Fiction | Available | - |
Ride That Rollercoaster! : Forces at an Amusement Park
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Ride That Rollercoaster! : Forces at an Amusement Park
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, Race that Bike! 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. This Feel the Force series shows how forces and motion work in the world around us, in a set of high-interest situations. Each book includes three simple activities or investigations for readers to try. Overlays over large photos, plus diagrams, show how forces are acting in a given situation. Topics covered in the series include basic pushes, pulls and friction, air resistance, gravity, mass, weight and springs.
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