MacKay, Jenny, 1978-

Roller coasters / by Jenny MacKay. - Detroit : Lucent Books, 2013. - 112 p. : col. ill., map ; 24 cm. - Technology 360 .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction: an industry built on adrenaline -- Thrill rides, then and now -- How coasters roll: the physics of the coaster phenomenon -- From blueprint to ride: building a coaster -- Experiencing the coaster: what makes riding fun -- Coaster technology for the future -- Notes -- Glossary -- Important dates.

ISBN: 9781420508253 (hc) 1420508253 (hc)

LCCN: 2012021423

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Roller coasters.
Roller coasters--Design and construction.

LC Class. No.: GV1860.R64 / M34 2013

Dewey Class. No.: 791.068