The Resource The science of roller coasters : understanding energy, Karen Latchana Kenney
The science of roller coasters : understanding energy, Karen Latchana Kenney
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The item The science of roller coasters : understanding energy, Karen Latchana Kenney represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in Vancouver Public Library, Britannia Branch.This item is available to borrow from 3 library branches.
Resource Information
The item The science of roller coasters : understanding energy, Karen Latchana Kenney represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in Vancouver Public Library, Britannia Branch.
This item is available to borrow from 3 library branches.
- Summary
- 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!
- Language
- eng
- Extent
- 32 pages
- Note
- Includes index
- Contents
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- What is energy?
- Gravity design
- Gravity's pull
- High and low hills
- A speedy ride
- Direction and acceleration
- Taking loops
- Sharp turns
- Feeling g-forces
- End of the ride
- Isbn
- 9781624039645
- Label
- The science of roller coasters : understanding energy
- Title
- The science of roller coasters
- Title remainder
- understanding energy
- Statement of responsibility
- Karen Latchana Kenney
- Language
- eng
- Summary
- 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!
- Cataloging source
- NJQ/DLC
- http://library.link/vocab/creatorName
- Kenney, Karen Latchana
- Dewey number
- 791.06/8
- Illustrations
- illustrations
- Index
- index present
- LC call number
- GV1860.R64
- LC item number
- K46 2016
- Literary form
- non fiction
- Series statement
- Science in action
- http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
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- Roller coasters
- Force and energy
- Gravity
- Target audience
- juvenile
- Label
- The science of roller coasters : understanding energy, Karen Latchana Kenney
- Note
- Includes index
- Carrier category
- volume
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Content category
- text
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Contents
- What is energy? -- Gravity design -- Gravity's pull -- High and low hills -- A speedy ride -- Direction and acceleration -- Taking loops -- Sharp turns -- Feeling g-forces -- End of the ride
- Dimensions
- 21 cm.
- Extent
- 32 pages
- Isbn
- 9781624039645
- Lccn
- 2015026569
- Media category
- unmediated
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Other physical details
- illustrations (chiefly color)
- System control number
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- ocn915056938
- (OCoLC)915056938
- Label
- The science of roller coasters : understanding energy, Karen Latchana Kenney
- Note
- Includes index
- Carrier category
- volume
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Content category
- text
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Contents
- What is energy? -- Gravity design -- Gravity's pull -- High and low hills -- A speedy ride -- Direction and acceleration -- Taking loops -- Sharp turns -- Feeling g-forces -- End of the ride
- Dimensions
- 21 cm.
- Extent
- 32 pages
- Isbn
- 9781624039645
- Lccn
- 2015026569
- Media category
- unmediated
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Other physical details
- illustrations (chiefly color)
- System control number
-
- ocn915056938
- (OCoLC)915056938
Library Locations
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