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Summary: Amusement Park Mania
Review: I have read this book, much to my delight. The historical section reviewing roller coasters is excellent for this 4th to 7th grade reading level book. But do not let you think that it is only for school children. Adults will enjoy this quick read, too. The pictures are excellent and are well supported by the text. The web links are dated, but not crucial to the understanding of the book. The only reason why I do not rate this book higher is that in the physics of roller coasters section, there are serious errors in the science (pages 32-34). In particular, inertia, momentum, and energy are used incorrectly. Later in the book when discussing seat position for maximum g's, there is also an error. Aside from the scientific errors, though, I would recommend this book and am happy that I have my own copy.
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Summary: Amusement Park Mania
Review: I have read this book, much to my delight. The historical section reviewing roller coasters is excellent for this 4th to 7th grade reading level book. But do not let you think that it is only for school children. Adults will enjoy this quick read, too. The pictures are excellent and are well supported by the text. The web links are dated, but not crucial to the understanding of the book. The only reason why I do not rate this book higher is that in the physics of roller coasters section, there are serious errors in the science (pages 32-34). In particular, inertia, momentum, and energy are used incorrectly. Later in the book when discussing seat position for maximum g's, there is also an error. Aside from the scientific errors, though, I would recommend this book and am happy that I have my own copy.
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Summary: So Incredibly Awesome!
Review: This book is so incredibly awesome! It should be rated like 1,000,000 stars! I love all the pictures, especially the ones of the Wild Thing!
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