
The Science of Amusement Parks
Douglas Hustad(Author)
North Star Editions (Publisher)
Published on 1. August 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
48 pages
978-1-64494-609-1 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
US School Grade: Fourth Grade, Reading Age: From 9 to 10 years, Interest Age: From 9 to 13 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 178 mm
Width: 229 mm
Weight
132 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-64494-609-1 (9781644946091)
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