TECHNOLOGY
Cook, Nick

Roller Coasters, or, I Had So Much Fun, I Almost Puked

(3) 4-6 The attention-grabbing title and popular subject matter will draw readers to this fast-paced survey of amusement park "scream machines." Their history, design and engineering, and the rider's physiological and psychological responses are explored in a volume that contains many color photographs, often appropriately blurred with motion. A brief guide to identifying various types of roller coasters is also included. Bib., glos., ind.

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