A Wild Ride -- Building Ice Slides -- Plan It Out -- All Kinds of Energy -- Wooden Wonders -- Super Steel -- Lots of Loops -- Riding the Ride -- Build Your Own Loop.
Summary:
"Anyone who has visited an amusement park has likely seen the hills and loops of a roller coaster. For those who have felt the thrill of the ride, it's often the excitement of that first drop or the speed that follows that keeps them coming back for more. But before anyone can experience the adventure of a roller coaster, a lot of hard work must go into building it. Readers of this ... resource will learn all about the science and mechanics behind the construction of roller coasters.... Provided by publisher.
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