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Experience all the fun of science and explore the science of funNow you can discover.
* Why you don''t fly out of your seat when amusement park rides turnupside down
* Why a Frisbee flies
* What makes popcorn pop and hot dogs plump
With dozens of fun, safe, and inexpensive experiments, Jim Wiesereveals the secrets behind these and lots of other awesomemysteries. Did you ever wonder what makes a curveball curve, howcotton candy is made, and why fun house mirrors make you look soweird? Here''s a wild way to learn the real reasons. Packed withamusing illustrations and easy-to-follow explanations, RollerCoaster Science is a great way to get into physics, chemistry,biology, and more.

Table of Contents
What Goes Up: Playground Activities.

Round and Round We Go: Amusement Park Rides.

Play Ball: Sports and Recreational Activities.

Excitement on the Midway: Fun Foods and Games of Chance.

Glossary.

Bibliography.

Index.

Roller Coaster Science

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      Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Published 4 March 1994
      ISBN-13 9780471594048
      978-0471594048
      ISBN-10 0471594040

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Experience all the fun of science and explore the science of funNow you can discover.
      * Why you don''t fly out of your seat when amusement park rides turnupside down
      * Why a Frisbee flies
      * What makes popcorn pop and hot dogs plump
      With dozens of fun, safe, and inexpensive experiments, Jim Wiesereveals the secrets behind these and lots of other awesomemysteries. Did you ever wonder what makes a curveball curve, howcotton candy is made, and why fun house mirrors make you look soweird? Here''s a wild way to learn the real reasons. Packed withamusing illustrations and easy-to-follow explanations, RollerCoaster Science is a great way to get into physics, chemistry,biology, and more.

      Table of Contents
      What Goes Up: Playground Activities.

      Round and Round We Go: Amusement Park Rides.

      Play Ball: Sports and Recreational Activities.

      Excitement on the Midway: Fun Foods and Games of Chance.

      Glossary.

      Bibliography.

      Index.

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