I Bet I Can: Design a Rollercoaster
I Bet I Can: Design a Rollercoaster by Tom Jackson, published by Hachette Children’s Group on August 8, 2024, is a 32-page exploration of key STEM topics presented in an entertaining format. This book uses comical trial and error scenarios to explain the forces at work on a rollercoaster ride, addressing questions such as what prevents riders from falling off and how loops are achieved.
Readers will find a blend of humor and education as they follow the misadventures of an inventor attempting to replicate various engineering feats without a full understanding of the underlying science. Each scenario is paired with scientific explanations that clarify what went wrong and why, making complex concepts accessible for children aged 7 and older. The book also touches on themes related to technology and how things work, ensuring an engaging experience for young readers interested in science and recreation.
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Explanations of key STEM (engineering) topics in an original, highly entertaining way through comical
trial and error scenarios.
In this book find out what forces are at work on a rollercoaster ride. What stops you from falling off? How do you loop the loop? What does it take to build a rollercoaster?
This series looks at how things work such as how a plane can fly or a boat can float through the
comical endeavours of an inventor who tries to replicate what he sees without knowing the science,
with hilarious results. We discover what went wrong and why through the scientific explanations
that follow each attempt, making tricky concepts accessible and entertaining in equal measure.
Perfect for children aged 7+
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