Author: Carole Marsh
Publisher: Carole Marsh Books
ISBN: 0793353602
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 50

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Author: Carole Marsh
Publisher: Carole Marsh Books
ISBN: 0793353114
Category : Amusement parks
Languages : en
Pages : 52

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Author: Richard Hovey
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781508889205
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 154

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Richard Hovey is passionate about saving some of Vermont's historic treasures. In his enthusiasm to preserve the old snow roller barn of Peacham village, he became interested in finding snow rollers for the barn. Very few remain. Each is different and demonstrates the ingenuity of Vermonters to make roads passable in the winter. This book is a fascinating collection of snow roller photographs and quotations. There are studies of the construction of snow rollers and snow rollers are shown doing their tasks of packing snow on roads powered by horse and oxen. Included are many photos of historic rollers and some of modern replicas. Some rollers are pictured in the field and some in museums. Folklore where found is preserved in this book in the language of rural Vermont. Enjoy is all

Author: Carole Marsh
Publisher: Carole Marsh Books
ISBN: 0793352819
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 48

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Author: Lynn M. Stone
Publisher: Rourke Publishing (FL)
ISBN: 9781589521346
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52

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Describes different types of roller coasters, their history, and the physics of their construction.

Author: Patrick Hook
Publisher: Chartwell Books
ISBN: 0785835776
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 211

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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: Meish Goldish
Publisher: Bearport Publishing
ISBN: 1597169560
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28

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Describes different types of roller coasters, their history, and their construction.

Author: Carole Marsh
Publisher: Carole Marsh Books
ISBN: 0793352940
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 52

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Author: Todd H. Throgmorton
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476622116
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 299

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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: Nick Weisenberger
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781546870012
Category : Roller coasters
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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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 Ferris wheel as a lift....requires an on-board brakeman....where the louder you scream the faster you go....built on top of a skyscraper....known as the "dog fart" coaster (yes, you read that right!).The 50 Most Unique Roller Coasters Ever Built is a list comprised of unusual, rare, and hard to find scream machines.***2nd Edition, Updated June 2017***