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Author : Todd H. Throgmorton
Publisher : Motorbooks
ISBN 13 : 9780879389291
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (892 download)
Download or read book Roller Coasters of America written by Todd H. Throgmorton and published by Motorbooks. This book was released on 1994 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ROLLER COAST OF AMERTHROGMORTON, T
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 : T. Crymes
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780764341588
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (415 download)
Download or read book American Coasters written by T. Crymes and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: American Coasters is one coaster enthusiast's photographic journey across the country in search of the next great thrill. From Massachusetts to Florida, from New Jersey to California, this book contains adrenaline-inducing images of more than 100 different roller coasters from 21 different parks in 12 states. And for the adrenaline junky searching for that perfect ride, this thrilling look at American coasters also covers nearly 40 featured coaster profiles complete with all the vitals and a brief commentary. Whether you like wood or steel, loops or launches, this book showcases a wide variety of different roller coasters built over the last 90 years at parks like Cedar Point, Busch Gardens, Kings Dominion, and Six Flags Magic Mountain.
Author : Mark Shulman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (124 download)
Download or read book Thrill Rides written by Mark Shulman and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How roller coasters work -- science behind the scare -- types of roller coasters -- history of the roller coaster -- top 10 terrifying thrills on wheels.
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 : Meish Goldish
Publisher : Bearport Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1597169560
Total Pages : 28 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (971 download)
Download or read book Heart-Stopping Roller Coasters written by Meish Goldish and published by Bearport Publishing. This book was released on 2009-08-01 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes different types of roller coasters, their history, and their construction.
Author : Pete Trabucco
Publisher : Tate Pub & Enterprises Llc
ISBN 13 : 9781606966457
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (664 download)
Download or read book America's Top Roller Coasters and Amusement Parks written by Pete Trabucco and published by Tate Pub & Enterprises Llc. This book was released on 2009 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers a brief history of the roller coaster, and describes rollercoaster rides found at amusement parks across America.
Author : Todd H. Throgmorton
Publisher : Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 350 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)
Download or read book Roller Coasters written by Todd H. Throgmorton and published by Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland. This book was released on 2000 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the wildest white-knuckle thriller to the tamest kiddie ride, roller coasters continue to enthrall amusement-seekers of all ages. This second edition of the authoritative guide to America and Canada's coasters includes twice as many roller coasters as the first edition in over 100 parks. The state-by-state listing of amusement and theme parks includes phone numbers and addresses, as well as numerous photographs of the rides that make children laugh and grown men cry. Also included is the often surprising history of these remarkable rides, along with information on the great coaster designers who bring these monsters to life. A chronology of wooden coasters still in operation ranges from the historic attractions built at the turn of the century to the high-tech rides set to open in 2000. There is also statistical information on the longest coasters, the numbers of steel and wooden coasters in each state, and other fun facts to delight any thrill seeker with a need for speed.
Author : Steven J. Urbanowicz
Publisher : Citadel Press
ISBN 13 : 9780806523095
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (23 download)
Download or read book The Roller Coaster Lover's Companion written by Steven J. Urbanowicz and published by Citadel Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Profusely illustrated and engagingly written, this book tells the whole exciting story of the history and development of roller coasters, from the first 15-foot-high, four-mile-per-hour Switchback Railway in Coney Island's 1884 amusement park to today's wild mega-monsters. Photos throughout.
Author : Scott Rutherford
Publisher : Motorbooks
ISBN 13 : 9780760319291
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (192 download)
Download or read book The American Roller Coaster written by Scott Rutherford and published by Motorbooks. This book was released on 2004-07 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the history of roller coasters in the United States.
Author : Nick Cook
Publisher : Millbrook Press
ISBN 13 : 9781575050713
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (57 download)
Download or read book Roller Coasters, Or, I Had So Much Fun, I Almost Puked written by Nick Cook and published by Millbrook Press. This book was released on 1998-01-01 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the history, physics, parts, and design of roller coasters and examines some modern examples.
Author : Robert Cartmell
Publisher : Popular Press
ISBN 13 : 9780879723422
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (234 download)
Download or read book The Incredible Scream Machine written by Robert Cartmell and published by Popular Press. This book was released on 1987 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1984 America celebrated the one hundredth anniversary of the first successful roller coaster device: La Marcus A. Thompson’s switchback railway, erected at Coney Island. Robert Cartmell examines every phase of roller coaster history, from the use of the roller coaster by Albert Einstein to demonstrate his theory of physics, to John Allen’s use of psychology in designing one.
Author : Carole Marsh
Publisher : Carole Marsh Books
ISBN 13 : 0793352274
Total Pages : 46 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (933 download)
Download or read book Alaska Rollercoasters! written by Carole Marsh and published by Carole Marsh Books. This book was released on 1994 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Nick Weisenberger
Publisher : Nick Weisenberger
ISBN 13 : 1468013556
Total Pages : 134 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (68 download)
Download or read book Coasters 101 written by Nick Weisenberger and published by Nick Weisenberger. This book was released on 2013-11-04 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you always wanted to learn more about how roller coasters work? I’m not talking about the basic “roller coasters use gravity!” descriptions you’re used to. I’m talking about learning in-depth about the nitty gritty engineering details, like: How do roller coaster engineers know what size motor is needed to pull the train to the top of the lift hill and how much will it cost to operate it? What material are the wheels made out of and how does it affect the performance of the ride? What is the difference between LIM and LSM propulsion? How does the control system on a racing or dueling coaster time up the near collision moments perfectly every single time? All of these questions and more are answered in the latest edition of Coasters 101: An Engineer’s Guide to Roller Coaster Design. “I thought it was great. It was a good first look at roller coaster design. It also gave great information and details about roller coasters in general.” - Adrina from Goodreads “Thanks for writing a very good book. I could not put it down. Lot's of great information. I am a technology and engineering teacher and the information I found here is very helpful in trying to get students more excited about engineering.” -Amazon reviewer
Author : David W. Francis
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780738532349
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (323 download)
Download or read book Cedar Point written by David W. Francis and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1870, Louis Zistel began ferrying passengers from Sandusky to the Cedar Point Peninsula's beer garden and sandy beaches. In 1888, the Grand Pavilion was built, housing a massive theatre, bowling alley, photographic studio, and kitchen, and shortly thereafter, the resort's first roller coaster was installed. George Boeckling transformed the resort into a self-sufficient city and amusement park, but the park suffered badly in the 1930s economic depression. However, after Cedar Point changed hands several times in the 1950s, it became one of America's leading amusement parks. Today, the park is best known as the world's largest amusement park and the "Roller Coaster Capital of the World."
Author : Scott Rutherford
Publisher : Lowe & B. Hould Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9780681200067
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 ( download)
Download or read book Roller Coasters written by Scott Rutherford and published by Lowe & B. Hould Publishers. This book was released on 2003 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than a century, the roller coaster has been an integral part of the American entertainment scene. Since its humble beginnings at New York's Coney Island in the late 1800s, the roller coaster has rocketed into the hearts of thrill seekers everywhere. And with the construction of newer, faster, and wilder coasters getting more popular every year. Roller Coasters captures all the excitement and energy surrounding America's favorite amusement park ride. Here with a thoroughly researched text are 200 rare and wonderful photographs and other material depicting the roller coaster's evolution and rapid ascent to the top of the amusement ride food chain. In addition, this book reveals many other interesting aspects of roller coasters, from how they work to who designs and builds them. You'll also learn where some of the best roller coasters are located as well as how the seat you choose affects your ride experience. So climb in, pull the lap bar down, and prepare yourself for a ride on some of the wildest roller coasters ever to see the light of day.
Author : Carole Marsh
Publisher : Carole Marsh Books
ISBN 13 : 0793352525
Total Pages : 51 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (933 download)
Download or read book Florida 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:
