The Thrills and Chills of Amusement Parks (Science of Fun Stuff)
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| Rating | : | 4.96 (862 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1481428586 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 48 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-09-01 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Brown loves to write about science for kids, and is the author of Micro Mania, Crazy Concoctions, and Robo World. . He lives with his wife and two kids in Antwerp, Belgium. His illustrations have been published worldwide in advertising, editorial, and in children’s books. He’s also the educational advisor for TV shows such as Dinosaur Train and My Little Pony. As an animator, he creates motion graphics and character animation for clients across the globe. He is also cocreator of a bestselling series of audio plays in his homeland of Belgium. Jordan lives in Walker Valley, New York, with his wife Ellen, two children, and two dogs.Mark Borgions is an award-winning designer, illustrator, and animator. About the Author Jordan D
Learn the science behind the fun of amusement parks in this fact-tastic nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series about the science of fun stuff!Did you know that a rollercoaster does not need an engine or power source of its own? And how exactly does a bumper car go without gas? Young science lovers will flip when they learn about the science behind amusement parks in this fun, fact-filled Level 3 Ready-to-Read!A special section at the back of the book includes Common Core–vetted extras on subjects like geography and math, and there’s even a fun quiz so readers can test themselves to see what they’ve learned!
. His illustrations have been published worldwide in advertising, editorial, and in children’s books. He’s also the educational advisor for TV shows such as Dinosaur Train and My Little Pony. He is also cocreator of a bestselling series of audio plays in his homeland of Belgium. Jordan lives in Walker Valley, New York, with his wife Ellen,
Liked introducing science while reading, but ages 6-8 may not get the scientific explanations A good read for kids, but the age range of 6-8 seems a bit low. The words were not too difficult to pronounce, but the scientific explanations seemed to go over the head of my 7 year old.. Science lessons at the amsuement parkhow cool! Bob Walch This level three (advanced reader) ready-to-read book is filled with fun science information about the rides you'll find at an amusement park. What a great way of using a high interest situation to teach a little science and reading too! I'd use this book anytime but if you are planning a trip to an amusement park this would be a great pre-reading assignment. Parents homeschooling their child and teachers.you'll want to check out this book!There's even a short history of amusement parks here! How cool!Book provided by publisher.. Very cool reading! Mari My six-year-old (or 6.5, to be as precise as he likes to be), Dad, and Mom all LOVED this book! It was exciting for him to read about these things. He thought it was all very cool. But also - he's always been a bit scared of rides, in general, and it seemed to make him feel better/braver when he was able to get some understanding of why amusement park rides are scientifically 'safe'. As far as the level of the scientific explanations, he followed most of the explanations just fine, but Dad and Mom were around while he was reading out loud to enhance the exp