The Science of Amusement Parks

The Science of Amusement Parks book cover
THE SCIENCE OF FUN THE SCIENCE OF AMUSEMENT PARKS BY DOUGLAS HUSTAD CONTENT CONSULTANT David Lamp PhD Associate Professor Department of Physics and Astronomy Texas Tech University Cover image Roller coaster designers use science to make thrilling yet safe rides An Imprint of Abdo Publishing abdobooks com Core Library
The Science of Amusement Parks

The Science of Amusement Parks

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.

About This Book

By: Douglas Hustad
Illustrated by:
Published by: Core Library an imprint of ABDO Publishing
9-12Age Range
5.2 AR
46Pages
PhysicsSubject
860LLexile
45-60 minsReading Time
SGuided Reading
SFountas & Pinnell
40DRA