The Thrills and Chills of Amusement Parks: Ready-to-Read Level 3

by Jordan D. Brown, Mark Borgions (Illustrator)

Overview

Learn the science behind the fun of amusement parks in this fact-tastic nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series about the science of fun stuff!

Did you know that a rollercoaster does not need an engine or power source of its own? And how exactly does a bumper car go without gas? Young science lovers will flip when they learn about the science behind amusement parks in this fun, fact-filled Level 3 Ready-to-Read!

A special section at the back of the book includes Common Core–vetted extras on subjects like geography and math, and there’s even a fun quiz so readers can test themselves to see what they’ve learned!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781481428583
Publisher:	Simon Spotlight
Publication date:	02/17/2015
Series:	Science of Fun Stuff
Pages:	48
Sales rank:	534,039
Product dimensions:	5.80(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	NC920L (what's this?)
Age Range:	6 - 8 Years

About the Author

Jordan D. Brown loves to write about science for kids, and is the author of Micro Mania, Crazy Concoctions, and Robo World. He’s also the educational advisor for TV shows such as Dinosaur Train and My Little Pony. Jordan lives in Walker Valley, New York, with his wife Ellen, two children, and two dogs.

Mark Borgions is an award-winning designer, illustrator, and animator. His illustrations have been published worldwide in advertising, editorial, and in children’s books. He is also cocreator of a bestselling series of audio plays in his homeland of Belgium. As an animator, he creates motion graphics and character animation for clients across the globe. He lives with his wife and two kids in Antwerp, Belgium.