The Thrills and Chills of Amusement Parks

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!

Jordan D. Brown loves to write about science for kids, and is the author of?Micro Mania,?Crazy Concoctions, and?Robo World. He’s also the educational advisor for TV shows such as?Dinosaur Train?and?My Little Pony. 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. His illustrations have been published worldwide in advertising, editorial, and in children’s books. He is also cocreator of a bestselling series of audio plays in his homeland of Belgium. As an animator, he creates motion graphics and character animation for clients across the globe. He lives with his wife and two kids in Antwerp, Belgium.