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Description
How rollercoasters started, how they were built, and where the biggest, the fastest and the scariest rides of all can be found. This quiz is not compatible with the 2013 edition.
Quick Summary
If your kid is obsessed with roller coasters and thrill rides, this quick little book is a fun way to feed that interest while sneaking in some actual learning. Hawes covers how roller coasters got their start, the basics of how they're built, and points out some of the most extreme rides around the world all in under 900 words, which means even the most book-shy kid can blast through it in one sitting. The reading level sits a bit lower than the target age range (think third-grade level), which makes it great for reluctant readers or anyone who wants a quick, doable win. Parents will appreciate that it's genuinely educational without feeling like homework, and kids will love geeking out over facts about the tallest drops and fastest speeds. If your young reader devours this, they might also enjoy other amusement park or engineering-themed books that dig into the "how things work" side of their favorite attractions.