Lepora, Nathan.

Falling for fun : gravity in action / by Nathan Lepora. - North American ed., U.S. ed. - Pleasantville, NY : Gareth Stevens, 2008. - 32 p. : col. ill ; 27 cm. - Science behind thrill rides . - Lepora, Nathan. Science behind thrill rides. .

Includes index.

Gravity -- Weight -- G-forces and free fall -- Center of gravity -- Energy -- Kinetic energy -- Potential energy -- Conservation energy.

Explains the science of gravity using roller coasters as examples, discussing such topics as acceleration, weight, g-forces, free fall, center of gravity, and kinetic and potential energy.

5.4 Follett Library Resources. 5-8 Follett Library Resources.

0329649833 0836889444 0836889495 9780329649838 (Follett bdg.) 9780836889444 (lib. bdg.) 9780836889499 (pbk.)

2007042001


Force and energy--Juvenile literature.
Gravity--Juvenile literature.
Force and energy.
Gravity.
Force and energy.
Gravity.

QC178 / .L39 2008

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