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Roller Coaster Science: 50 Wet, Wacky, Wild, Dizzy Experiments about Things Kids Like Best

AUTHOR Wiese; Wiese, Jim
PUBLISHER Wiley (03/31/1994)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)
Description
Experience all the fun of science and explore the science of fun Now you can discover
  • Why you don't fly out of your seat when amusement park rides turn upside down
  • Why a Frisbee flies
  • What makes popcorn pop and hot dogs plump
With dozens of fun, safe, and inexpensive experiments, Jim Wiese reveals the secrets behind these and lots of other awesome mysteries. Did you ever wonder what makes a curveball curve, how cotton candy is made, and why fun house mirrors make you look so weird? Here's a wild way to learn the real reasons. Packed with amusing illustrations and easy-to-follow explanations, Roller Coaster Science is a great way to get into physics, chemistry, biology, and more.
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ISBN-13: 9780471594048
ISBN-10: 0471594040
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 128
Carton Quantity: 33
Product Dimensions: 7.04 x 0.37 x 9.98 inches
Weight: 0.52 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Bibliography, Index, Price on Product, Ikids, Glossary, Illustrated
Country of Origin: US
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BISAC Categories
Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - General (See Also Headings Under Animals
Grade Level: 3rd Grade - 7th Grade
Dewey Decimal: 507.8
Library of Congress Control Number: 93019851
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Experience all the fun of science and explore the science of fun Now you can discover
  • Why you don't fly out of your seat when amusement park rides turn upside down
  • Why a Frisbee flies
  • What makes popcorn pop and hot dogs plump
With dozens of fun, safe, and inexpensive experiments, Jim Wiese reveals the secrets behind these and lots of other awesome mysteries. Did you ever wonder what makes a curveball curve, how cotton candy is made, and why fun house mirrors make you look so weird? Here's a wild way to learn the real reasons. Packed with amusing illustrations and easy-to-follow explanations, Roller Coaster Science is a great way to get into physics, chemistry, biology, and more.
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