The World's Wildest Roller Coasters (Built for Speed) [Library Binding]

Burgan (Author), Michael (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Built for Speed

Describes different kinds of roller coasters, their history, and how they operate.

Editorial Reviews

Review

""The illustrations are superbly done and hence may encourage reluctant readers...As this is an area that has previously received minimal attention, this is a worthy addition to school and public libraries."

About the Author

Michael Burgan has written more than 90 fiction and nonfiction books for children. A history graduate from the University of Connecticut, Burgan worked at Weekly Reader for six years before beginning his freelance career. He has received an award from the Educational Press Association of America and has won several playwriting contests. He lives in Chicago with his wife, Samantha.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Library Binding: 48 pages
• Publisher: Capstone Press (September 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0736805710
• ISBN-13: 978-0736805711
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,821,917 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars World's Wildest Roller Coasters, October 16, 2005

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Shabu (City of Brotherly Love (Suburb)) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The World's Wildest Roller Coasters (Built for Speed) (Library Binding)

Book is NOT worth the money charged. It is a small book and not informative whatsoever. I returned the book immediately upon its receipt. The description of the book is nowhere near what the book contains. My advice........SAVE YOUR MONEY!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Worlds Wildest Roller Coasters (built for speed), October 9, 2009

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Kyle Matheson (Seattle WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The World's Wildest Roller Coasters (Built for Speed (Capstone)) (Paperback)

Far a I know it was a good book, it was a brithday present for an employee at a hospital where I work at on behalf of a freind and he love roller coasters or any thing that has to with speed!!!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Good Book for its Target Audience, March 31, 2008

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The Gent "May God Bless You : )" (Sacramento CA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The World's Wildest Roller Coasters (Built for Speed (Capstone)) (Paperback)

Perhaps the price should have warned me. This is a good introduction to roller coasters but it is written for children. Having read it I will donate it to a school library. So to any coaster enthusiasts - is there a school near you that would benefit from your generousity? Then by all means buy it, read it, donate it.