Saint Jean
French version
Fascinating questions:
Why do some people get nauseous on rides while others don't? Why do we scream on rides? Which roller coaster reaches a speed of 240 km/h in 4.9 seconds?
Unusual facts:
What is acrophobia? The man who built roller coasters in his backyard. Being stuck on a stalled ride 35 meters above ground for six hours. The guy who spent 672 hours and 59 minutes straight on La Ronde's Monster in Montreal.
History and customs:
The origin of the phrase ''roller coaster.'' Parc Belmont and La Ronde's first ride. How roller coasters have been named over the years based on their height (mega, giga, strata, terra) and much more!
All this and a bunch of other truths about roller coasters, supported by funny illustrations and a layout perfectly suited to the topics covered, for truly exciting books entirely designed in Quebec.
128 pages
All ages