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The 21st Century Junior Library Extraordinary Engineering series explains how important feats of engineering are accomplished. Roller coasters examines the engineering concepts that make these fun and exciting structures possible. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research. An activity, full color photos, a glossary, and a listing of additional resources all enhance the learning...
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"In Roller Coasters, early fluent readers will learn how roller coasters are engineered to keep thrill seekers safe while giving them an exciting ride. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they explore the built world around them. An infographic illustrates the physics principles that make roller coasters work, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about...
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For more than 200 years, roller coasters have provided a safe, relatively inexpensive way for thrill-seekers to experience the heart-pounding, stomach-flipping adrenaline rush of, well… defying death. Plenty has changed in the world of roller coasters, but the basic principle of maximum excitement with minimum risk still stands. Ride engineers have only improved on both fronts, making safer rides that spin, shoot, drop, and turn riders in shocking
...11) Roller coaster
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Twelve people set aside their fears and ride a roller coaster, including one who has never done so before.
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"Blaming herself when the cousin she dragged onto a roller coaster falls into a coma, Nora struggles with unendurable guilt and tries to help when her cousin awakens with challenging disabilities"--OCLC.
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