Roller Coaster Books

   American Roller Coaster

American Roller CoasterStep right up to the magic of the great coasters as you travel through roller coaster history from its beginnings through today! Experience the early roots of coastering in the mid-1800s and the emergence of grand amusement parks in the 1880s. Flash back to the golden age of coasters between 1900 and 1930, and witness the thrill ride's historic decline in the 1960s. Ride these radical rails in chapters chronicling coaster designers, manufacturing companies, technology, and special coasters.

   The American Roller Coaster

The American Roller CoasterAmericans are witness to a bona fide roller coaster renaissance, and this complete history rattles through all the ups and downs of the anything-but-vertigo-inducing roller coasters of the mid-19th century to today's twisted monsters of steel and wooden retro designs. 200 illustrations, 150 in color.

   Americas Greatest Roller Coaster Thrills

Americas Greatest Roller Coaster ThrillsIncludes footage from AMERICA'S GREATEST ROLLER COASTER THRILLS: THE NEXT GENERATION and three all new coasters, never before seen on video! With alternate camera angles, interviews, director and director of photography commentary, sidebar stories about the theme parks, and a custom music score performed by "TroubleMaker."

   Kennywood...Roller Coaster Capital of the World

Kennywood...Roller Coaster Capital of the WorldKennywood...Roller Coaster Capital of the World

   Roller Coaster

Roller CoasterThe roller coaster car is going up to the highest spot. Young readers can experience the thrill of riding a coaster for the very first time in this vibrant new adventure from acclaimed picture book creator Frazee. Full color.

The BeastThe Beast
by R. L. Stine
The author of the sensational, bestselling Fear Street series--for readers ages 11 and up--now offers an adventure-filled tale of tailor-made terror for the 8-12 audience. James and his cousin Ashley are transported back in time, after a midnight ride on The Beast, the legendary roller coaster at Paramount Park's King's Island.

The Beast 2 by R. L. StineThe Beast 2
by R. L. Stine
Climbing on an exciting new amusement park ride, Ashley longs for just one more ride, but when her car returns, Ashley has disappeared, and her closest friend must also get on The Beast in order to rescue her.

Roller Coaster Lover's CampanionThe Roller Coaster Lover's Companion:
A Thrill Seeker's Guide to the World's Best Coasters
by Steven J. Urbanowicz
For those who want to get the most when they coast, here is one of the first totally comprehensive "where to find them" volumes celebrating the world's best thrill rides. The book also includes detailed itineraries for readers to create sensational vacations covering the best parks and the best coasters. Photos & illustrations.

The Amusement Park GuideThe Amusement Park Guide : Coast to Coast Thrills (3rd Ed)
by Tim O'Brien
Each year more people in the United States go to amusement parks than to baseball games. Some 250 million people will visit an amusement park this summer. With carefully researched data assembled by one of the country's top amusement park experts, this revised guide features all the information anyone could want to know about one of America's favorite pastimes. 25 illustrations.

Legends of TerrorHarry G. Traver Legends of Terror (Roller Coaster Designers Series : Vol 1)
by Richard W. Munch
Filled with truly amazing photos and quite a bit of research about one of the most-talked-about coaster designers in history.

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