The thrills and chills of amusement parks

Book 2015

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.

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Amusement parks Juvenile literature

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Ready-to-read Science of fun stuff The science of fun stuff

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ISBN:

9781481428590
9781481428583
1481428594
1481428586

Edition:

First Simon Spotlight edition

Description:

48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index

Contents:

The science of "ahhhhhhh!"
The science of "whoooooa!"
The science of "yummmm!"
The science of "step right up!"

LCCN:

2014030562

Control Number:

1192685

Other Authors:

Borgions, Mark, illustrator

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