Science of Roller Coasters: Understanding Energy

Science of Roller Coasters: Understanding Energy
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Publisher : ABDO
Total Pages : 35
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ISBN-10 : 9781680771220
ISBN-13 : 1680771221
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Book Synopsis Science of Roller Coasters: Understanding Energy by : Karen Latchana Kenney

Download or read book Science of Roller Coasters: Understanding Energy written by Karen Latchana Kenney and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2016-01-01 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this engaging title, young readers learn about different forms of energy! Different forms of energy such a potential and kinetic are explained, as are gravity, acceleration, velocity, g-forces, and centripetal force. These properties are illustrated by the design and operation of roller coasters. Colorful infographics make joules and shifting energy easily accessible, and prominent contributors such as LaMarcus Thompson are featured. A fun experiment with potential and kinetic energy brings the science of energy to life! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.


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