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Author : Carole Marsh
Publisher : Carole Marsh Books
ISBN 13 : 0793353238
Total Pages : 54 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (933 download)
Download or read book North Carolina Rollercoasters! written by Carole Marsh and published by Carole Marsh Books. This book was released on 1994 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Scott Rutherford
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1467120030
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (671 download)
Download or read book Carowinds written by Scott Rutherford and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2013 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Located near Charlotte, Carowinds has long been considered the Thrill Capital of the Southeast The brainchild of Earl Patterson Hall, a self-made businessman and real estate developer, Carowinds is an exciting day for children and adults alike. Inspired by a trip to Disneyland in 1957, Hall envisioned an amusement park for the citizens of the Carolinas. In 1973, after four years of planning and construction, Carowinds opened to the public on a large site that straddles the North Carolina South Carolina border. Throughout the 1970s, visitors enjoyed rides such as the Witchdoctor and White Lightnin . Currently, the park features rides, shows, and attractions for all, including Intimidator, the tallest and fastest coaster in the Southeast. Carowinds showcases the rich history of this Carolina amusement park celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2013."
Author : Carole Marsh
Publisher : Carole Marsh Books
ISBN 13 : 0793353459
Total Pages : 51 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (933 download)
Download or read book South Carolina Rollercoasters! written by Carole Marsh and published by Carole Marsh Books. This book was released on 1994 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Carole Marsh
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 35 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (425 download)
Download or read book South Carolina Roller Coasters written by Carole Marsh and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Patrick Hook
Publisher : Chartwell Books
ISBN 13 : 0785835776
Total Pages : 211 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (858 download)
Download or read book Ticket To Ride written by Patrick Hook and published by Chartwell Books. This book was released on 2019-07-16 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ticket To Ride takes you through the history of roller coasters, from the first in seventeenth century St. Petersburg to today’s gigantic theme park attractions—complete with a tour of the most hair-raising and fantastic examples. The adrenaline rush of a roller coaster ride provides its fans with a leg-wobbling wave of euphoria and exhilaration unmatched by any other experience. It takes a certain amount of courage—or foolhardiness—to climb onto a roller coaster, but what a ride. Fans travel the world to experience the latest and most gut-wrenching rides, and they have quite a selection to choose from. Exactly who built the very first roller coasters is contentious, but they are generally agreed to have appeared in seventeenth century St. Petersburg, where they were made of ice and wood—accordingly nicknamed “Russian Mountains.” Now a staple of amusement parks and theme parks, the first patented roller coaster appeared in the first real theme park, at famed Coney Island in 1884. It was created by “Father of the Gravity Ride” LaMarcus Adna Thompson, an American inventor and amusement park pioneer. His “scenic railways” were a sensation, so much so that he opened six at Coney Island alone. The first golden age of the roller coaster ended with the Great Depression in tandem with the decline of amusement parks in general. A roller coaster revival did not begin until 1972, with the construction of The Racer at Kings Island, Ohio. This started the second golden age of the roller coaster and led, in turn, to the construction of rides like Rebel Yell (at Kings Dominion, Virginia) and Thunder Road (at Carowinds, North and South Carolina). In 1959, the first steel track roller coaster, called Matterhorn Bobsleds, appeared at Disneyland, California, leading the way with innovative loops and corkscrews. Aficionados have their favorites; some prefer steel roller coasters for their smoother ride and ability to turn their passengers upside-down as they fly around the tracks. Conversely, others prefer the more old-fashioned wooden roller coasters that rattle along and play with negative G-forces to provide “air time” for their passengers. Today, there are numerous types of roller coasters, which broadly divide into train-type coasters, mechanical coasters, and track layout coasters. Some of the favorites featured in this book include: Jurassic Park, Animal Kingdom theme park, Superman the Ride (Bizarro), Superman: Escape from Krypton, Batman The Ride, El Toro, Loop The Loop, Transformers: The Ride, Jack Rabbit, Th13teen, Saw: The Ride, London Eye, Back at the Barnyard Hayride, Great American Scream Machine, Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride, Apollo's Chariot, Apocalypse, Big Dipper Roller Coaster, Boomerang Coaster, Dragon, Cyclone, Medusa,Thunderbolt, The Sea Dragon, Alpine Bobsled, Rattlesnake, Shockwave, Full Throttle, Goliath, Joker 4-D coasters, Phantom’s Revenge, The Big One, The Ultimate,Centrifugal Railways, Oblivion, Klondike Gold Mine, Dreamland park, and more. Ticket To Ride looks at the development of roller coasters and how they have evolved into the biggest theme park attractions in the world, taking you on a tour of the greatest, most spectacular examples.
Author : Charles F. Gobel
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 1462029078
Total Pages : 404 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (62 download)
Download or read book Flying with Frankie written by Charles F. Gobel and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2012-03-14 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I'm about to lose my wife and I don't want to lose my son, too. That depressing thought kept racing through my mind all day long, as my five year old boy, Frankie, and I were enjoying our first day ever at an amusement park in 1994. My marriage was shot and beyond repair; and I now faced many a parent's dread: what effect would the divorce have on my son, and how will I maintain any semblance of a normal rapport with him? The answer, miraculously was only hours away. Right before exiting the immense park for the evening, my rambunctious boy somehow lured me onto the thrill arena's big roller coaster for a ride. That solitary coaster journey hooked us up for life to the joys of gallivanting upon these flying machines, and for the next fifteen summers that's basically all we did. We ultimately shared over 300 days together in amusement parks, as we traveled 40,000 miles by car, plane, and sleeper-car train to every thrill park in the country that housed anything close to resembling a roller coaster. The divorce came soon enough, and inflicted its normal dose of hardship and despair. But it proved to be no match for the wonderful memories that accompanied all of our trips, and the steadfast bond that grew between us, merely in pursuit of our beloved joyrides. Flying With Frankie is our story. FLYINGWITHFRANKIE.COM
Author : Henry Leland
Publisher : Gray Duck Creative Works LLC
ISBN 13 : 1948052482
Total Pages : 28 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (48 download)
Download or read book Roller Coasters written by Henry Leland and published by Gray Duck Creative Works LLC. This book was released on 2018-06-27 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: High speed and high elevation often work together to create an adrenaline rush. Roller coasters prove this. The world’s fastest take riders hundreds of feet into the air at roughly 100 miles per hour. Young readers will find every coaster on this top ten list thrilling.
Author : Todd H. Throgmorton
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 1476622116
Total Pages : 299 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (766 download)
Download or read book Roller Coasters written by Todd H. Throgmorton and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2016-04-30 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In its fourth edition, this exhaustive guide to roller coasters in the United States and Canada also provides a history of coaster evolution (from the 16th century) and a look into the future of coaster technology and design. The book lists by state or province more than 700 coasters at more than 160 amusement and theme parks. Each entry includes contact information along with summaries of each coaster's origins, features and history. There are six appendices: famous coaster designers, the longest wood and steel coasters in North America, a coaster census by state or province, a chronology of wooden roller coasters still in operation, interesting amusement park and coaster facts, and a guide to the alpine coasters at winter resorts in the U.S. and Canada.
Author : Carole Marsh
Publisher : Carole Marsh Books
ISBN 13 : 0793353270
Total Pages : 52 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (933 download)
Download or read book North Dakota Rollercoasters! written by Carole Marsh and published by Carole Marsh Books. This book was released on 1994 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Daniel German
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 24 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)
Download or read book Black Cat written by Daniel German and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Victoria W. Wolcott
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN 13 : 0812207599
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (122 download)
Download or read book Race, Riots, and Roller Coasters written by Victoria W. Wolcott and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 2012-08-16 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout the twentieth century, African Americans challenged segregation at amusement parks, swimming pools, and skating rinks not only in pursuit of pleasure but as part of a wider struggle for racial equality. Well before the Montgomery bus boycott, mothers led their children into segregated amusement parks, teenagers congregated at forbidden swimming pools, and church groups picnicked at white-only parks. But too often white mobs attacked those who dared to transgress racial norms. In Race, Riots, and Roller Coasters, Victoria W. Wolcott tells the story of this battle for access to leisure space in cities all over the United States. Contradicting the nostalgic image of urban leisure venues as democratic spaces, Wolcott reveals that racial segregation was crucial to their appeal. Parks, pools, and playgrounds offered city dwellers room to exercise, relax, and escape urban cares. These gathering spots also gave young people the opportunity to mingle, flirt, and dance. As cities grew more diverse, these social forms of fun prompted white insistence on racially exclusive recreation. Wolcott shows how black activists and ordinary people fought such infringements on their right to access public leisure. In the face of violence and intimidation, they swam at white-only beaches, boycotted discriminatory roller rinks, and picketed Jim Crow amusement parks. When African Americans demanded inclusive public recreational facilities, white consumers abandoned those places. Many parks closed or privatized within a decade of desegregation. Wolcott's book tracks the decline of the urban amusement park and the simultaneous rise of the suburban theme park, reframing these shifts within the civil rights context. Filled with detailed accounts and powerful insights, Race, Riots, and Roller Coasters brings to light overlooked aspects of conflicts over public accommodations. This eloquent history demonstrates the significance of leisure in American race relations.
Author : Todd H. Throgmorton
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 0786495979
Total Pages : 299 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (864 download)
Download or read book Roller Coasters written by Todd H. Throgmorton and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2015-10-16 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In its fourth edition, this exhaustive guide to roller coasters in the United States and Canada also provides a history of coaster evolution (from the 16th century) and a look into the future of coaster technology and design. The book lists by state or province more than 700 coasters at more than 160 amusement and theme parks. Each entry includes contact information along with summaries of each coaster's origins, features and history. There are six appendices: famous coaster designers, the longest wood and steel coasters in North America, a coaster census by state or province, a chronology of wooden roller coasters still in operation, interesting amusement park and coaster facts, and a guide to the alpine coasters at winter resorts in the U.S. and Canada.
Author : Jennifer MacKay
Publisher : Greenhaven Publishing LLC
ISBN 13 : 1420510401
Total Pages : 114 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (25 download)
Download or read book Roller Coasters written by Jennifer MacKay and published by Greenhaven Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2012-10-19 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author Jenny MacKay takes readers on a wild ride through the history, design fundamentals, and scientific principles behind roller coasters. Readers will learn how gravity and physical forces create the fastest amusement park attractions and how steel and wooden roller coasters are designed and constructed. The final chapter, focused on the roller coasters of the future, describes the recent use of electromagnets and CAD technology.
Author : Steve Finz Finzelber
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781701807716
Total Pages : 56 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (77 download)
Download or read book Finz Finds Rides North Carolina (Expanded Edition) written by Steve Finz Finzelber and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-22 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains 25 scenic back road motorcycle rides in North Carolina. All of the rides in this book are North Carolina back roads, so you wont find any freeways or congested areas. There are full color photos of some of the scenes you will find along your journey. Mileage, ride times, routes, and starting points are also included. The rides are all on paved back roads. You will find scenic vistas, sweeping turns, mountains, and rolling meadows. The rides are all laid out for you from start to finish. We have done all the work connecting some of the best back roads in North Carolina, so all you have to do is enjoy them.
Author : Richard Harris
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780738559476
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (594 download)
Download or read book Early Amusement Parks of Orange County written by Richard Harris and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Orange County coast had its Joy Zone and its Fun Zone in the early decades of the 20th century. Knott's Berry Farm sprouted from a simple berry stand in Buena Park. The spot that would become Walt Disney's theme-park empire began as a citrus grove in Anaheim. Before long, Orange County was recognized as the nurturing ground for the growing amusement park industry. This book concerns the early history of such parks in the county east and south of Los Angeles, before high-tech digitization, when custom cars, enormous alligators, stunt planes, dolphin leaps, and movie stars' wax likenesses thrilled patrons. Some amusement parks have come and gone over a century of development, and some are still here, changing with the times to create new adventure and excitement for park goers.
Author : Carole Marsh
Publisher : Carole Marsh Books
ISBN 13 : 0793389275
Total Pages : 72 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (933 download)
Download or read book North Carolina Hot Zones! Viruses, Diseases, and Epidemics in Our State's History written by Carole Marsh and published by Carole Marsh Books. This book was released on 1998-09 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : HowExpert
Publisher : HowExpert
ISBN 13 : 1648919197
Total Pages : 129 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (489 download)
Download or read book HowExpert Guide to Amusement Parks and Roller Coasters written by HowExpert and published by HowExpert. This book was released on with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you want to learn about the best amusement parks, roller coasters, and theme parks around the world, then check out HowExpert Guide to Amusement Parks and Roller Coasters. From the classic wooden roller coaster at your local pier to the highly technical and intricate new ride that Disney is set to open this next year to the high-speed steel beast of a monster that sits a few hours away at the closest Six Flags, there is a multitude of attractions out there. Unfortunately, all that stands between you and said attraction is a two-hour-long car trip followed by a $25 parking fee and then a three-hour line. Okay, so maybe that doesn’t sound desirable. But what does sound desirable is the opportunity to experience a world-class thrill ride that you can brag to your friends in class or perhaps being immersed in a land that is themed to your favorite movie in which you forget you’re still in the same world as before. Theme parks and amusement parks alike offer something unlike anything else, and each park offers something different and unique from the others. Here in this book, you’ll learn all there is to know about both theme and amusement parks, the different types of rides, roller coasters, and much more. We’ll also rank the best 101 amusement parks, some of which may only be a short trip away from you. The best part about this is not only will you be able to pull this guide up whenever you need it and be able to impress the coaster enthusiasts with your knowledge and understanding of the lingo, but you also won’t have to wait in a three-hour line to crack this thing open. Here is your fast pass to all the park industry-related knowledge you couldn’t possibly imagine having before. Check out HowExpert Guide to Amusement Parks and Roller Coasters to learn about the best amusement parks, roller coasters, and theme parks around the world. About the Author Noah Granger, born and raised in Los Angeles, California, grew up surrounded by a plethora of amusement parks. From going to Disneyland on a weekly basis to conquering all the intimidating roller coasters of Six Flags Magic Mountain by the time he was a teenager, Noah developed a passion for this niche topic and an addiction to the adrenaline that he often got while riding Xcelerator at Knott’s Berry Farm. Currently, a student at California State University Fullerton, Noah is continuously keeping up to date with all there is going on in the amusement and theme park industry. Over the years of learning more about this hobby, he has accumulated years and years’ worth of knowledge surrounding all the different types of parks and thrill rides. What Noah cherishes most, though, are the friends and family that he gets to spend quality time with, standing in lines while at the parks. Luke 17:6 HowExpert publishes quick how to guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.
