Roller Coaster Science
50 Wet, Wacky, Wild, Dizzy Experiments about Things Kids Like Best
1st Edition
Published on 4. March 1994
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-0-471-59404-8 (ISBN)
Description
Experience all the fun of science and explore the science of funNow you can discover.
* Why you don't fly out of your seat when amusement park rides turnupside down
* Why a Frisbee flies
* What makes popcorn pop and hot dogs plump
With dozens of fun, safe, and inexpensive experiments, Jim Wiesereveals the secrets behind these and lots of other awesomemysteries. Did you ever wonder what makes a curveball curve, howcotton candy is made, and why fun house mirrors make you look soweird? Here's a wild way to learn the real reasons. Packed withamusing illustrations and easy-to-follow explanations, RollerCoaster Science is a great way to get into physics, chemistry,biology, and more.
* Why you don't fly out of your seat when amusement park rides turnupside down
* Why a Frisbee flies
* What makes popcorn pop and hot dogs plump
With dozens of fun, safe, and inexpensive experiments, Jim Wiesereveals the secrets behind these and lots of other awesomemysteries. Did you ever wonder what makes a curveball curve, howcotton candy is made, and why fun house mirrors make you look soweird? Here's a wild way to learn the real reasons. Packed withamusing illustrations and easy-to-follow explanations, RollerCoaster Science is a great way to get into physics, chemistry,biology, and more.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Third Grade to Seventh Grade, Interest Age: From 8 to 12 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
257 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-59404-8 (9780471594048)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
JIM WIESE is an elementary school science teacher in British Columbia, Canada, who has written several science schoolbooks and who loves leading field trips to his favorite amusement parks.
Content
What Goes Up: Playground Activities.
Round and Round We Go: Amusement Park Rides.
Play Ball: Sports and Recreational Activities.
Excitement on the Midway: Fun Foods and Games of Chance.
Glossary.
Bibliography.
Index.
Round and Round We Go: Amusement Park Rides.
Play Ball: Sports and Recreational Activities.
Excitement on the Midway: Fun Foods and Games of Chance.
Glossary.
Bibliography.
Index.