About This Book
A parent would reach for this book when their curious child, buzzing with excitement from a trip to an amusement park, starts asking 'How does it WORK?'. This book brilliantly channels that post-park energy into a fun, accessible science lesson. It breaks down complex physics concepts, like potential and kinetic energy, by showing how they power favorite rides from roller coasters to bumper cars. By grounding abstract ideas in the thrilling, tangible world of the amusement park, it nurtures a child's natural curiosity and demonstrates that science is all around us, even in our most joyful moments. It’s perfect for the budding engineer or any kid who loves to know the 'why' behind the 'wow'.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
This book is a straightforward and positive STEM title. It contains no sensitive topics.
Ideal Reader
The ideal reader is a 6 to 9-year-old who is inquisitive and loves to understand how things work. This child may be obsessed with building things, be it with LEGOs or cardboard boxes, and is always asking 'why?'. They have likely recently visited a fair or amusement park and are filled with questions about the rides. This book provides them with the vocabulary and concepts to make sense of their thrilling experience.
Parent Prep
No preparation is needed. The book is designed for an easy co-reading experience or for an independent reader. The concepts are explained simply, and the glossary in the back provides excellent support for new vocabulary. A parent can open it and learn right alongside their child. A parent has just returned from a theme park with their child and is being peppered with questions like: 'How did the roller coaster get up the first big hill?' or 'What makes the lights on the Ferris wheel blink?'. The child is demonstrating a clear interest in mechanics and physics, and the parent is looking for a way to nurture that spark.
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