Taking Apart a Rollercoaster

Taking Apart a Rollercoaster

by Chris Oxlade and Sean O'Brien
Epub (Kobo - Fixed Layout), Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 12/06/2025

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For any kid who's ever wanted to take a roller coaster apart to see how it works - this book invites you to slice, dice and delve into these amazing machines!


Inside Info: Taking Apart a Roller Coaster is a feast of facts, figures, diagrams and details with no layer unexplored. Pull apart all the roller coaster's key parts: the tracks, cars, safety features, launch systems, wheels, supports, frames, safety bars, even the joints that allow the rides to twist and curl!


Contents include: Taking a track apart / Hidden track (Expedition Everest in Walt Disney World Florida, USA) / Wooden tracks / Into a coaster car / Twisting and turning (inverted, winged and 4D tracks) / Wheels / Lift hills / Electromagnetic launch / Hydraulic launch / Brakes / Station controls / Types of energy on a rollercoaster course


The Inside Info book series dives into the layers of things kids are curious about, exploring the science and tech through funky cross-sections, exploded diagrams, lots of labels, jokes and easter-egg details to discover. Written by experienced tech and science author Chris Oxlade, with fun and stylish art by Sean O'Brien, it's perfect for readers aged 7+.


The series presents the Inside Info of: A Supercar, A Rocket, A Rollercoaster, A T. rex, The Human Body and A Coral Reef

ISBN:
9781526327109
9781526327109
Category:
Transport (Children's / Teenage)
Format:
Epub (Kobo - Fixed Layout), Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
12-06-2025
Language:
English
Publisher:
Hachette Children's Group
Chris Oxlade

Chris Oxlade is the best-selling author of more than 150 non-fiction books for schools, libraries and the book trade. Much of his work has involved explaining technical subjects clearly for young readers.

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