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***NEW EDITION RELEASED OCTOBER 2022!*** Have you ever wondered what it takes to design and build a roller coaster? At last, there’s a book that shows you. A mix of engineering and art, roller coasters are complex three-dimensional puzzles consisting of thousands of individual parts. Designers spend countless hours creating and tweaking ride paths to push the envelope of exhilaration, all while maintaining the highest safety standards. Coasters 101: An Engineering Guide to Roller Coaster Design examines the numerous diverse aspects of roller coaster engineering, including some of the ...

The race to build the largest observation wheel is on! Ferris wheels have been around for over one hundred years but have only just recently begun climbing to new heights. The classic Ferris wheel can be found towering over almost every amusement park and carnival midway. Today, these giant, high tech observation wheels are becoming status symbols for cities around the world. The race to build the biggest is heating up. Who invented the Ferris wheel? How do they work? Where are the most unique Ferris wheels found? The 50 Biggest Ferris Wheels Ever Built answers all of these questions and ...

Are you brave enough to face a free fall from over 400 feet in the air? If the mere thought of a heart-pounding drop makes your palms sweat, you’ll love diving into 25 Extreme Drop Tower Rides — the ultimate guide to the tallest, fastest, and most terrifying vertical thrills on Earth! Besides your roller coasters, carousels, and Ferris wheels, a staple attraction of any major amusement park is the drop tower ride. While common today, these freefall attractions don’t have a long, hundred-year history like the roller coaster or amusement park. The first tower rides didn’t appear until...

***NEW EDITION RELEASED OCTOBER 2023!*** Mega roller coasters of today reach heights of over 400 feet and speeds in excess of 100 miles per hour. While some thrill rides be content to simply tower over the landscape, the world's scariest roller coasters know how to tap into our deepest fears and emotions in the most creative of ways. Whether it's hurtling backwards through the darkness, navigating dizzying inversions, or braving unexpected surprises, the most terrifying coasters are a perfect storm of heart-pounding elements. One element alone may not make a ride terrifying but the sum of ...

***NEW EDITION RELEASED OCTOBER 2022!*** Tired of the same old, rickety wooden roller coasters? Crave more thrills than the typical vertical loops and camelback hills found at every local amusement park? Fortunately, roller coasters come in a mind-blowing profusion of styles, shapes, and sizes. From innovative track designs to unusual seating configurations, from ridiculous locations to bizarre theming, the experience never gets old. In The 50 Most Unique Roller Coasters Ever Built you’ll explore a roller coaster... ...powered by people ....inspired a popular computer game ....uses a ...

The Truth About Betta Fish—Except, It’s Completely Made Up Dive into a world where Betta fish build castles out of bubble gum and communicate through secret dance moves! Fake Facts About Betta Fish is your ticket to a laugh-out-loud journey through the most absurd and wildly entertaining myths about these vibrant little swimmers. Ever wonder if Betta fish secretly moonlight as glitter cannon operators? Or if feeding them birthday cake extends their lifespan to a century? This book doesn’t just think outside the fishbowl; it blows the bowl away entirely! With zany illustrations and ...

If you could resurrect any deceased roller coaster which one would it be? There are currently over 4,000 operating roller coasters on the planet today. But did you know there have also been well over 3,000 coasters built throughout history that no longer exist? Countless historic scream machines are nameless, long since forgotten, having left no proof of ever terrorizing its riders, not even a photograph. While others, even after a hundred years, are still praised with regard and reverence. If a roller coaster is “legendary” why is it torn down and removed in the first place? If it was ...

The little moments of insanity that make up the modern parenting experience are captured hilariously in "Raising Rascals." Sometimes, you just have to laugh about how ridiculous parenting can be. This compilation of funny stories is a quick and easy read and will make anyone laugh! It's great to know that you aren't the only one out there, looking around at life with kids and wondering, "Is this crazy??" In a world of soulless artificial intelligance created content, these are all quotes and stories from REAL PEOPLE from real experiences. Hilarious and emotional, "Raising Rascals" will have...

Your quick start guide to planning the perfect family vacation! ★★★★★UPDATED FOR 2025★★★★★ The Smoky Mountain region is an amazing vacation destination: majestic views, wonderful wildlife, thrilling rides, and relaxing walks are all to be found and enjoyed. Activities include relaxing, hiking, shopping, people watching, crafting, backpacking and more. You’ll find something to suite every family member’s needs or interests. Things to Do in the Smokies with Kids will give you the tips and information you need to explore this popular and picturesque region with ...

Ready to dive into the wild world of roller coasters? 101 Facts About Roller Coasters for Kids is your ticket to discovering the most thrilling rides, fascinating history, and mind-blowing science behind roller coasters! This book is jam-packed with fun facts that’ll amaze and entertain any young coaster enthusiast. Did you know some roller coasters go faster than a car on the highway? Or that the world’s tallest coaster stands as tall as a 45-story building? From the earliest wooden coasters to the latest record-breakers, this book uncovers the coolest stories and secrets of theme ...

50 Groundbreaking Roller Coasters is a comprehensive list of the most influential scream machines that drove the evolution of the modern roller coaster. It's a new and interesting look at roller coaster history. What makes a majority of the roller coasters listed in this book even more impressive is the fact that they were designed using pencil and paper rather than computers. Perfect for coaster fans, theme park travelers, and thrill ride historians alike, this book dives into the technology, stories, and bold ideas behind each groundbreaking coaster. Learn how engineers and visionaries ...

For millions of thrill-seekers around the world, roller coasters represent the ultimate adrenaline rush. There's nothing quite like the feeling of hurtling down a steep drop at breakneck speed, twisting and turning through corkscrews and loops, and experiencing G-forces that make your stomach drop. Roller coasters are the ultimate thrill ride, and for many of us, they're an essential part of any theme park or amusement park experience. But for some roller coaster enthusiasts, the thrill of the ride isn't just about the physical sensations. It's also about chasing world records - the tallest...

Overcome your fear of roller coasters by following the tips in this book! My guess is you or someone you know has suffered from this fear, and wants help to overcome it. I’ve been in the same boat. The purpose of this book is to provide an understanding of what that fear is, where it stems from, and the actions you can take to be able to ride the roller coaster of your dreams. Have you ever turned down an amazing vacation or day out with your friends because of it? Your fear of coasters could actually be something very specific or a combination of fears rolled into one. The best way to ...