Roller Coasters
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Author Jenny MacKay takes readers on a wild ride through the history, design fundamentals, and scientific principles behind roller coasters. Readers will learn how gravity and physical forces create the fastest amusement park attractions and how steel and wooden roller coasters are designed and constructed. The final chapter, focused on the roller coasters of the future, describes the recent use of electromagnets and CAD technology.
Format:Library Binding
Language:English
ISBN:1420508253
ISBN13:9781420508253
Release Date:October 2012
Publisher:Lucent Press
Length:112 Pages
Weight:0.85 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 7.1" x 9.0"
Age Range:12 to 16 years
Grade Range:Grades 7 to 11
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