The Science of Amusement Parks
The Science of Amusement Parks

Author: Douglas Hustad

Publisher: ABDO

Published: 2021-08-01

Total Pages: 51

ISBN-13: 109821546X

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

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

Simple Machines at the Amusement Park
Simple Machines at the Amusement Park

Author: Tammy Enz

Publisher: Amusement Park Science

Published: 2019-08

Total Pages: 33

ISBN-13: 1543572820

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

It's time to go to the amusement park! Giant rides loom around you, and countless parts are in motion. But many simple machines are at work too. See the Ferris wheel? That's a wheel and axle. Try your luck at skee-ball. You're using an inclined plane. Find out more about the simple machines behind the excitement.

Energy at the Theme Park
Energy at the Theme Park

Author: Karen Latchana Kenney

Publisher:

Published: 2020

Total Pages: 33

ISBN-13: 1474785115

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

It's time to go to the amusement park You're pumped up for a fun day But there's more than just your own energy buzzing. Waiting for your cotton candy to be made? Heat energy helps make that gooey goodness happen. Chugging up the roller coaster hill? Potential energy is with you. Speeding down it? Now you have kinetic energy Find out more about the energies behind the excitement.

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

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

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.

Amusement Park Science
Amusement Park Science

Author: Daniel A. Greenberg

Publisher: Chelsea Clubhouse

Published: 2003-01-01

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9780791074169

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Teaches the laws of motion through amusement park rides, discussing force, kinetic energy, and weightlessness.

A Cultural History of the Disneyland Theme Parks
A Cultural History of the Disneyland Theme Parks

Author: Sabrina Mittermeier

Publisher: Intellect (UK)

Published: 2021-01-15

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 9781789383270

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

The writing is academic, but it is not inaccessible. It will have wide disciplinary appeal within academia, as tourism studies cross into a variety of fields including history, American studies, fandom studies, performance studies and cultural studies. It will be invaluable to those working in the field of theme park scholarship and the study of Disney theme parks, theme parks in general and related areas like world's expositions and spaces of the consumer and lifestyle worlds. It will also be of interest to Disney fans, those who have visited any of the parks or are interested to know more about the parks and their cultural situation and context.

Amusement Park Physics
Amusement Park Physics

Author: Nathan A. Unterman

Publisher: Walch Publishing

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 9780825142642

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

How many physics texts have a chapter titled â Spin and Barf Ridesâ ? But then, how many physics texts calculate the average acceleration during roller coaster rides? Or establish the maximum velocity of a Tilt-a-Whirl? Amusement Park Physics is a unique and immensely popular book that investigates force, acceleration, friction, and Newton's Laws, through labs that use popular amusement park rides. Includes a detailed field trip planner, formulas, answer key, and more.

How Amusement Parks Work
How Amusement Parks Work

Author: Lisa Greathouse

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials

Published: 2009-08-01

Total Pages: 46

ISBN-13: 9781433303081

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Explains scientific concepts related to speed, such as motion, gravity, and velocity, and discusses the history of transportation.