roller coasters

Presents full-color illustrated photographs depicting popular roller coasters across America and includes archival drawings and period postcards of rides at Coney Island in 1884, vintage wooded roller coasters of the early 1900s, and classic rides that are bigger, faster, and safer.

Examines types of roller coasters and how they work, discussing gravity, friction, and potential and kinetic energy.

"The story of two friends, Frank and Harold, who do everything together and want to ride a roller coaster. But one of them is not tall enough. What are these friends to do?"--Provided by publisher.

Learn how roller coasters are engineered to keep thrill seekers safe while giving them an exciting ride.

Discusses the history of roller coasters, profiles the world's best roller coasters, and offers advice on becoming a roller coaster engineer. Includes color photographs, career statistics, a glossary, an interview with an engineer in the field, and further resources.

While secretly building a roller coaster in the woods, twelve-year-old Hart tries to come to terms with his parents' divorce and his mother's new relationship with a television weatherman.

Come with Dave and his son Taylor for a day of fun at an amusement park. Experience roller coaster rides and other attractions.

Presents a children's rhyming book about a little boy and his father taking a wild ride on a roller coaster.

Includes student resources and information dealing with actual events.