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4.0 out of 5 stars
Don't let the title turn you off
Good book on the design and construction of roller coasters, the physical factors at work on the riders, and the ongoing evolution of thrilling rides. Well-illustrated with plenty of photographs. There is enough material here to do a report, but it's also fun for kids who just want to read about big rides.
Published 3 months ago by M. Heiss
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Amusement Park Mania
I have read this book, much to my delight. The historical section reviewing roller coasters is excellent for this 4th to 7th grade reading level book. But do not let you think that it is only for school children. Adults will enjoy this quick read, too. The pictures are excellent and are well supported by the text. The web links are dated, but not crucial to...
Published on July 3, 2000 by Nathan A. Unterman
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Amusement Park Mania,
This review is from: Roller Coasters, Or, I Had So Much Fun, I Almost Puked (Carolrhoda Photo Books) (Hardcover)
I have read this book, much to my delight. The historical section reviewing roller coasters is excellent for this 4th to 7th grade reading level book. But do not let you think that it is only for school children. Adults will enjoy this quick read, too.The pictures are excellent and are well supported by the text. The web links are dated, but not crucial to the understanding of the book. The only reason why I do not rate this book higher is that in the physics of roller coasters section, there are serious errors in the science (pages 32-34). In particular, inertia, momentum, and energy are used incorrectly. Later in the book when discussing seat position for maximum g's, there is also an error. Aside from the scientific errors, though, I would recommend this book and am happy that I have my own copy.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Don't let the title turn you off,
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This review is from: Roller Coasters, Or, I Had So Much Fun, I Almost Puked (Carolrhoda Photo Books) (Hardcover)
Good book on the design and construction of roller coasters, the physical factors at work on the riders, and the ongoing evolution of thrilling rides. Well-illustrated with plenty of photographs. There is enough material here to do a report, but it's also fun for kids who just want to read about big rides.
5 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
So Incredibly Awesome!,
By "magnumxl200" (In the roller coaster country) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Roller Coasters, Or, I Had So Much Fun, I Almost Puked (Carolrhoda Photo Books) (Hardcover)
This book is so incredibly awesome! It should be rated like 1,000,000 stars! I love all the pictures, especially the ones of the Wild Thing!
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Roller Coasters, Or, I Had So Much Fun, I Almost Puked (Carolrhoda Photo Books) by Nick Cook (Hardcover - Feb. 1998)
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