Hold on tight and enjoy the thrills and spills of fairgrounds through the ages!
Step right up for an all-access pass to the past, present, and pulse-pounding mechanics of the fairground! This book uncovers the rich history behind theme parks – from medieval charter fairs to the steam-powered wonders of Victorian times, through to the wild days of Coney Island and the opening of Disneyland.
The science of fairground rides is illuminated with clear explanations of how a steam engine works, what forces are at play on a Ferris wheel and why rollercoasters don’t need engines to soar. And meet the inventors and dreamers who applied the forces of physics to create these heart-stopping thrills. The pages are brought to life in the illustrations of Roozeboos, whose bright colours and energetic linework capture all the fun of the fair.
A perfect gift book for young historians, budding scientists and thrill-seekers alike. Hold on tight and enjoy the ride!
Peter Morris studied mechanical engineering and worked as a high school science teacher in Australia and later in the UK. He is passionate about STEAM subjects for children and is a great lover of theme parks. His favourite is Luna Park, Melbourne! This is his first book.
Roozeboos, also known as Anne Roos Kleiss, is a Rotterdam-based illustrator who graduated from the Cambridge School of Art MA in Children’s Book Illustration in 2020. She brings a child-like curiosity to her playful, detail-packed illustrations and has illustrated books for publishers including Blossom Books, Scholastic, Groundwood Books and Pelckmans.
Pre-order your copy now
Hold on tight and enjoy the thrills and spills of fairgrounds through the ages!
Step right up for an all-access pass to the past, present, and pulse-pounding mechanics of the fairground! This book uncovers the rich history behind theme parks – from medieval charter fairs to the steam-powered wonders of Victorian times, through to the wild days of Coney Island and the opening of Disneyland.
The science of fairground rides is illuminated with clear explanations of how a steam engine works, what forces are at play on a Ferris wheel and why rollercoasters don’t need engines to soar. And meet the inventors and dreamers who applied the forces of physics to create these heart-stopping thrills. The pages are brought to life in the illustrations of Roozeboos, whose bright colours and energetic linework capture all the fun of the fair.
A perfect gift book for young historians, budding scientists and thrill-seekers alike. Hold on tight and enjoy the ride!
Peter Morris studied mechanical engineering and worked as a high school science teacher in Australia and later in the UK. He is passionate about STEAM subjects for children and is a great lover of theme parks. His favourite is Luna Park, Melbourne! This is his first book.
Roozeboos, also known as Anne Roos Kleiss, is a Rotterdam-based illustrator who graduated from the Cambridge School of Art MA in Children’s Book Illustration in 2020. She brings a child-like curiosity to her playful, detail-packed illustrations and has illustrated books for publishers including Blossom Books, Scholastic, Groundwood Books and Pelckmans.
Pre-order your copy now
