Science of Roller Coasters: Understanding Energy
Science of Roller Coasters: Understanding Energy

Author: Karen Latchana Kenney

Publisher: ABDO

Published: 2016-01-01

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13: 1680771221

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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.

Building a Roller Coaster
Building a Roller Coaster

Author: Karen Latchana Kenney

Publisher: Sequence Amazing Structures

Published: 2018-08

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781681514307

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A kindergarten-level introduction to mice, covering their growth process, behaviors, the backyard habitats they call home, and such defining features as their hairless tails.

All About Energy
All About Energy

Author: Don Herweck

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials

Published: 2007-08-03

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1433391007

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Discusses how energy is used, the different forms of energy and the development of renewable sources of energy.

The Science of Roller Coasters
The Science of Roller Coasters

Author: Karen Latchana Kenny

Publisher: Kaeden Focus Library

Published: 2017-01-27

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9781635840100

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In this engaging title, young readers learn about different forms of energy. Potential and kinetic energy are explained as are gravity, acceleration, velocity, g-forces and centripetal force. These properties are illustrated by the design and operation of roller coasters. A fun experiment with potential and kinetic energy brings the science of energy to life. F&P: W, Type: Nonfiction

Energy All Around
Energy All Around

Author: Buffy Silverman

Publisher: Britannica Digital Learning

Published: 2014-05-30

Total Pages: 26

ISBN-13: 1625132115

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This book explains how all forms of energy are either potential or kinetic. It addresses how energy can be used in the form of water to create electricity, in the solar form to heat our homes, and in the form of wind to turn the blades on a wind turbine.

Heart-Stopping Roller Coasters
Heart-Stopping Roller Coasters

Author: Meish Goldish

Publisher: Bearport Publishing

Published: 2009-08-01

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 1597169560

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Describes different types of roller coasters, their history, and their construction.

Roller Coasters
Roller Coasters

Author: Grace Hansen

Publisher: Abdo Kids Jumbo is

Published: 2018-08

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781532108044

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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. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.

Science of Race Cars: Studying Forces and Motion
Science of Race Cars: Studying Forces and Motion

Author: Karen Latchana Kenney

Publisher: ABDO

Published: 2016-01-01

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13: 1680771213

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In this engaging title, young readers learn about the moving form of energy that is motion! The relationship of mass and acceleration is explained, as are the forces of downforce, updraft, friction, inertia, centripetal force, and the role of aerodynamics in managing these forces. These properties are illustrated by the running of car races. Colorful infographics make internal combustion, mass and acceleration, and centripetal force easily accessible, and prominent contributors such as Junior Johnson and Sir Isaac Newton are featured. A fun experiment with friction brings the science of motion to life! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Roller Coasters
Roller Coasters

Author: Denny Von Finn

Publisher: Bellwether Media

Published: 2006-08-01

Total Pages: 26

ISBN-13: 1612114539

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Roller coasters offer riders high speeds and thrilling drops! The fastest roller coasters can reach speeds over 100 miles per hour! Eager students will plunge into learning about how roller coasters offer fast, sky-high thrills.

Hydroelectric Energy
Hydroelectric Energy

Author: Tamra B. Orr

Publisher: Cherry Lake

Published: 2007-08-01

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 1602791848

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For years, people have used water power to provide electricity. This study recaps that history and describes exciting new techniques.