Roller Coaster Science: 50 Wet, Wacky, Wild, Dizzy Experiments about Things Kids Like Best

Roller Coaster Science: 50 Wet, Wacky, Wild, Dizzy Experiments about Things Kids Like Best

by Jim Wiese
Roller Coaster Science: 50 Wet, Wacky, Wild, Dizzy Experiments about Things Kids Like Best

Roller Coaster Science: 50 Wet, Wacky, Wild, Dizzy Experiments about Things Kids Like Best

by Jim Wiese

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Overview

Experience all the fun of science and explore the science of funNow you can discover.
* Why you don't fly out of your seat when amusement park rides turnupside down
* Why a Frisbee flies
* What makes popcorn pop and hot dogs plump
With dozens of fun, safe, and inexpensive experiments, Jim Wiesereveals the secrets behind these and lots of other awesomemysteries. Did you ever wonder what makes a curveball curve, howcotton candy is made, and why fun house mirrors make you look soweird? Here's a wild way to learn the real reasons. Packed withamusing illustrations and easy-to-follow explanations, RollerCoaster Science is a great way to get into physics, chemistry,biology, and more.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780471594048
Publisher: Wiley
Publication date: 03/31/1994
Pages: 128
Product dimensions: 6.79(w) x 10.02(h) x 0.34(d)
Age Range: 8 - 12 Years

About the Author

JIM WIESE is an elementary school science teacher in British Columbia, Canada, who has written several science schoolbooks and who loves leading field trips to his favorite amusement parks.

Table of Contents

What Goes Up: Playground Activities.

Round and Round We Go: Amusement Park Rides.

Play Ball: Sports and Recreational Activities.

Excitement on the Midway: Fun Foods and Games of Chance.

Glossary.

Bibliography.

Index.
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