
Roller Coaster Builders: A Kids Guide to Becoming a Roller Coaster Engineer
Paperback
Publisher Price: $24.99
Publisher: SL Editions
Published: Mar 7 2025
Pages: 136
Weight: 0.31
Height: 0.29 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
Rides that race at lightning speeds, coasters that twist and loop through the sky, and theme parks filled with adventure-ever wonder how they're created? Step into the world of theme park engineering and discover the secrets behind the most thrilling rides ever built!
This book takes curious kids behind the scenes, showing how engineers design record-breaking roller coasters, create jaw-dropping drops, and build entire theme parks from the ground up. Packed with exciting facts, fun challenges, and real-world examples, it explores everything from the physics of high-speed launches to the artistry of designing immersive lands. Readers will learn how coasters stay on the tracks, how theme parks use technology to make rides even more exciting, and how creativity and problem-solving shape the future of amusement parks.
From the first wooden coasters to the cutting-edge rides of tomorrow, this guide breaks down the science, engineering, and imagination that go into making theme parks unforgettable. Aspiring engineers, designers, and thrill-seekers will discover how they can start learning, building, and dreaming right now. Whether it's designing the ultimate roller coaster, planning an entire park, or experimenting with their own ideas, this book proves that the next great theme park creator could be anyone-including you!
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