How Amusement Parks Work (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781433303081)

This book will be a hit with both thrill seekers and with those who prefer to stay safely on the ground. After an introduction to Newton's three laws of motion, readers learn the mechanics of various amusement park rides including roller coasters, Ferris wheels, merry-go-rounds, and gravity rides. They learn how to measure motion, and how kinetic and potential energy apply to their favorite rides.

Author: Lisa Perlman Greathouse,Lisa Greathouse
ISBN-10: 1433303086
ISBN-13: 9781433303081
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
Language: English
Published: 08/01/2009
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.20lbs
Size: 8.60h x 6.80w x 0.20d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.4
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 163873 / How Amusement Parks Work