Water Rides

by Grace Hansen

Overview

This title looks at the history of water rides and the exciting splash-makers they are today. Readers will learn that early water slides were quite large and ran into lakes. Log shoots and flumes find their beginnings in dark water rides, like the Tunnel of Love and other river rides. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781532108051
Publisher:	ABDO Publishing Company
Publication date:	08/01/2018
Series:	Amusement Park Rides
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	9.25(w) x 11.25(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	4 - 7 Years

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2018
Gr 1–3—Brimming with little-known facts and vibrant images, this inviting set should appeal to budding thrill-seekers and curious young minds alike. Despite its brevity, each book imparts a wealth of information that addresses the attraction's history and improvements, and highlights notable examples where measurable details, such as the ride's height, maximum speed, or cost, will amaze even casual readers. Vintage photographs and historical renderings not only support the text but convey the combination of exhilaration and fear that early riders once felt and that people continue to feel today. On top of that, the glossy spreads of modern marvels, like the jaw-dropping shot of the Kingda Ka roller coaster, will fuel readers' adrenaline and have them clamoring for more. VERDICT Recommended for its mix of history and STEM.

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