by Michael Dutton (Author)
There's more to the amusement park than rides and cotton candy. Fascinating scientific principles are at play, and this book is bursting with a wealth of carnival attractions related to physics and gravity. Fun facts, accompanied by different activities and pictures to color, introduce kids to inertia and velocity on the log ride, centripetal force on the Ferris wheel, and momentum on the roller coaster, along with loads of other interesting effects. Suitable for ages 8 to 12.
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Discover a world of science fun at the amusement park!
There's more to the amusement park than rides and cotton candy. Fascinating scientific principles are at play, and this book is bursting with a wealth of carnival attractions related to physics and gravity. Fun facts, accompanied by pictures to color, introduce kids to inertia and velocity on the log ride, centripetal force on the Ferris wheel, and momentum on the roller coaster, along with loads of other interesting effects. Suitable for ages 8 to 12.
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Author Biography
The author of Dover's ExploringEcosystems, Michael Dutton is a children's book illustrator whose work frequently features whimsical animals and pastel landscapes. Inspired by the work of N. C. Wyeth, the California artist recently launched his first comic strip on the web, One Swoop Fell.