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Author Kenney, Karen Latchana, author.

Title The science of roller coasters : understanding energy / by Karen Latchana Kenney.

Publication Info. North Mankato, Minnesota : Abdo Publishing, [2016]

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Location Call No. Status
 Avon Free Public Library - Children's Department  J 791.06 KENNEY    Check Shelf
 Cheshire Public Library - Children's Department  J 791.068 KENNEY    Check Shelf
 Colchester, Cragin Memorial Library - Children's Department  J 791.06 KEN    Check Shelf
 Southington Library - Children  J Science 791.06 KEN    Check Shelf
 West Hartford, Bishop's Corner Branch - Children's Nonfiction  J 791.06 KENNEY    Check Shelf
 Windsor, Main Library - Mezzanine  MAKER SPACE    Check Shelf
Description 32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 21 cm.
Series Science in action
Kenney, Karen Latchana. Science in action.
Note Includes index.
Contents What is energy? -- Gravity design -- Gravity's pull -- High and low hills -- A speedy ride -- Direction and acceleration -- Taking loops -- Sharp turns -- Feeling g-forces -- End of the ride.
Summary "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!"--Publisher's website.
Subject Roller coasters -- Design and construction -- Juvenile literature.
Force and energy -- Juvenile literature.
Gravity -- Juvenile literature.
Genre/Form Juvenile works. (OCoLC)fst01411637
Subject Force and energy. (OCoLC)fst00931575
Gravity. (OCoLC)fst00946884
Roller coasters -- Design and construction. (OCoLC)fst01099663
ISBN 9781624039645
1624039642
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