Science of Roller Coasters: Understanding Energy

Science of Roller Coasters: Understanding Energy book cover
CONTENTS THE SCREAM MACHINE 4 W H AT I S E N E R G Y 6 G R AV I T Y A N D D E S I G N 8 HEIGHT AND ENERGY 10 HIGH AND LOW HILLS 12 S U P E R FA S T S P E E D S 14 D I R E C T I O N A N D A C C E L E R AT I O N 1 6 TURNS AND LOOPS 18 20 SHARP TURNS FEELING G-FORCES 22 24 END OF THE RIDE FORCES AND FUN 26 28 MINI MARBLE COASTER 30 GLOSSARY WEBSITES 31 32 INDEX
Science of Roller Coasters: Understanding Energy

Science of Roller Coasters: Understanding Energy

In this engaging title, young readers learn about different forms of energy! Different forms of energy such a potential and kinetic are explained, as are gravity, acceleration, velocity, g-forces, and centripetal force. These properties are illustrated by the design and operation of roller coasters. Colorful infographics make joules and shifting energy easily accessible, and prominent contributors such as LaMarcus Thompson are featured. A fun experiment with potential and kinetic energy brings the science of energy to life! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

About This Book

By: Karen Latchana Kenney
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Published by: Checkerboard Library an imprint of ABDO Publishing
7-9Age Range
5.1 AR
30Pages
ScienceSubject
850LLexile
15-30 minsReading Time
SGuided Reading
SFountas & Pinnell
40DRA