Lepora, Nathan.

Twists and turns : forces in motion / Nathan Lepora. - North american ed. - Pleasantville, NY : Gareth Stevens Pub., 2008. - 32 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm. - The science behind thrill rides. . - Lepora, Nathan. Science behind thrill rides. .

Includes index.

The best roller coasters have plenty of loops and sudden turns and it's almost impossible to keep from being thrown to the sides of the car -- it's all part of the fun! Learn about the forces that combine to create the rides you love.

ISBN: 9780836889451 (lib. bdg.) 0836889452 (lib. bdg.) 0836889509 (pbk.) 9780836889505 (pbk.)

LCCN: 2007042002

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Rotational motion.
Force and energy.

LC Class. No.: QC133.5 / .L47 2008

Dewey Class. No.: 531/.3