02251cam a2200433 i 4500 282233486 TxAuBib 20170110120000.0 150723s2016||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 2015026569 9781624039645 1624039642 (OCoLC)915056938 TxAuBib rda Kenney, Karen Latchana. The science of roller coasters : understanding energy / Karen Latchana Kenney. Minneapolis, Minnesota : Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing, [2016] 32 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 21 cm. txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier sti rdacontent rdamedia rdacarrier Science in action Includes index. The scream machine! -- What is energy? -- Gravity design -- Height and energy -- High and low hills -- Superfast speeds -- Direction and acceleration -- Turns and loops -- Sharp turns -- Feeling g-forces -- End of the ride -- Forces and fun -- Mini marble coaster. "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!"--Publisher's website. 20170110. Roller coasters Design and construction Juvenile literature. Roller coasters Design and construction. Force and energy Juvenile literature. Gravity Juvenile literature. Gravity. Force and energy. Juvenile works. Science in action. TXRHO