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,...

"Explores methods of solving pre-algebra word problems using amusement park examples"--Provided by publisher.

"This title explains the history of roller coasters and the exciting and stomach-churning rides they are today. Readers will learn that roller coaster history began in Russia with giant ice slides called "Russian mountains." Today coasters feature extreme speeds, twists, flips, and 100-foot drops." -- iPage.

This title looks at the history of water rides and the exciting splash-makers they are today. Readers will learn that early water slides were quite large and ran into lakes. Log shoots and flumes find their beginnings in dark water rides, like the Tunnel of Love and other river rides.

"This book gives numerous examples of opposites that can be found in a park"--

This title will teach kids what patterns they can find at the park. Text and images complement each other so that readers can easily learn what patterns are and how to recognize them the next time they are playing at the park.

"The Everglades are unique among the national parks for their warm wetlands. Everglades National Park explores the park, including its geology, plant and animal life, the peoples who have called it home, and its main attractions. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject." -- Publisher's website.

"There is so much to count at the park-bikes, birds, balloons, and so much more! Readers will enjoy counting up to ten during an afternoon visit to the park. The manageable text is paired with colorful photographs of people, animals, and objects at the park"--

In communities we not only find goods and services, but we also find places for fun and enjoyment to keep us happy and healthy. Includes fun facts.

"This title brings a twist to the usual scavenger hunt. Instead of just finding objects, readers will be asked to use all their senses when checking things off their lists! My Park Scavenger Hunt focuses on finding things in a park and helps readers see, hear, feel, smell, and taste the world around them"--Amazon.com.