| How Amusement Parks Work Contributor(s): Greathouse, Lisa (Author) |
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ISBN: 1433303086 ISBN-13: 9781433303081 Publisher: Teacher Created Materials OUR PRICE: $10.79 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2009 Annotation: This reader will be a hit with both thrill seekers and with those who prefer to stay safely on the ground. After an introduction to Newtons three laws of motion, students learn the mechanics of various amusement park rides including roller coasters, Ferris wheels, merry-go-rounds, and gravity rides. They learn how to measure motion, and how kinetic and potential energy apply to their favorite rides. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - Science & Technology |
| Dewey: 791.068 |
| Lexile Measure: 710 |
| Series: Science Readers: A Closer Look |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 6.8" W x 8.6" (0.20 lbs) 32 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 163873 Reading Level: 4.4 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |