World's Fastest Roller Coasters

by Hubert Walker

Overview

This book introduces readers to the world’s fastest roller coasters, highlighting record-setting roller coasters from the past, as well as the technology and innovations that helped them achieve those speeds. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781637381724
Publisher:	North Star Editions
Publication date:	01/01/2022
Series:	World's Fastest
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	570L (what's this?)
Age Range:	7 - 9 Years

About the Author

Hubert Walker enjoys running, hunting, and going to the dog park with his best pal. He grew up in Georgia but moved to Minnesota in 2018. Overall, he loves his new home, but he’s not a fan of the cold winters.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Blazing Speed 5

Chapter 2 Roller Coaster History 11

Chapter 3 Powered by Gravity 17

Chapter 4 Magnets and Hydrasulics 23

Comprehension Questions 28

Glossary 30

To Learn More 31

About the Author 31

Index 32

Editorial Reviews

"This hi-lo series is calling out to readers with the need for speed, sneaking in a healthy amount of science along the way....Engaging and exciting, this series will go far." —School Library Journal

From the Publisher

04/01/2022

Gr 3–7—This hi-lo series is calling out to readers with the need for speed, sneaking in a healthy amount of science along the way. Sure, the Falcon HTV-2 reached Mach 20, but did readers realize that this and many other superfast aircraft are painted black to help keep them cool? They move faster than the speed of sound—so fast they create sonic booms! Readers probably know that cheetahs are the fastest land animals, but did they realize that peregrine falcons can reach top speeds of 200 mph in a dive? The sneaky science pops up in each book, like how fast cars often have all or part of their bodies made with carbon fiber, which is lightweight and stronger than steel. Maglev trains can go ultrafast because their tracks have less friction than trains with wheels. Engaging and exciting, this series will go far. VERDICT A first purchase.

School Library Journal