Download or read book How Amusement Parks Work written by Lisa Greathouse and published by Teacher Created Materials. This book was released on 2009-08-01 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book will be a hit with both thrill seekers and with those who prefer to stay safely on the ground. After an introduction to Newton's three laws of motion, readers learn the mechanics of various amusement park rides including roller coasters, Ferris wheels, merry-go-rounds, and gravity rides. They learn how to measure motion, and how kinetic and potential energy apply to their favorite rides.