Download or read book Amusement Parks Around America 6 Pack written by and published by Teacher Created Materials. This book was released on 2022-11-01 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore amusement parks across the United States! This 6-pack of Primary Source Readers describes where U.S. amusement parks began and how they have changed over time. Amusement Parks Around America 6-Pack • Covers the history, economics, and culture of American amusement parks • Excites students with colorful images and photographs • Incorporates both physical and cultural geography with the “Map It!” activity • Includes 6 copies of Amusement Parks Around America and a lesson plan to support social studies instruction From Disneyland to Dollywood, students will be fascinated by the stories of the most popular amusement parks in the United States. This teacher-approved 6-pack of books gives students the chance to discover how amusement parks across the nation came to be, including how Walt Disney changed the history of amusement parks forever. With engaging grade-level text and plenty of helpful text features, this Around the United States 6-pack brings America’s amusement parks to life for students in a fun and meaningful way. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.

Download or read book Amusement Parks Around America ebook written by Lorin Driggs and published by Teacher Created Materials. This book was released on 2022-10-03 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore amusement parks across the United States! This social studies book describes where U.S. amusement parks began and how they have changed over time. From Disneyland to Dollywood, students will be fascinated by the stories of the most popular amusement parks in the United States. This teacher-approved book gives students the chance to discover how amusement parks across the nation came to be, including how Walt Disney changed the history of amusement parks forever. With a glossary and index, useful discussion questions, and other exciting features, this book brings America’s amusement parks to life for students in a fun and meaningful way.

Download or read book The American Amusement Park written by Dale Samuelson and published by Motorbooks International. This book was released on 2001 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A photographic retrospective covers more than 100 years of images from the history of the American amusement park.

Download or read book Amusement Parks Around America Read along ebook written by Lorin Driggs and published by Teacher Created Materials. This book was released on 2024-09-04 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore amusement parks across the United States! This social studies book describes where U.S. amusement parks began and how they have changed over time. From Disneyland to Dollywood, students will be fascinated by the stories of the most popular amusement parks in the United States. This teacher-approved book gives students the chance to discover how amusement parks across the nation came to be, including how Walt Disney changed the history of amusement parks forever. With a glossary and index, useful discussion questions, and other exciting features, this book brings America’s amusement parks to life for students in a fun and meaningful way.

Download or read book The Great American Amusement Parks written by Gary Kyriazi and published by Book Sales. This book was released on 1976 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the history of Coney Island and points to the attractions of the most successful American amusement parks of the past and present

Download or read book The Cheapskate s Guide to Theme Parks written by Steven J. Urbanowicz and published by Citadel Press. This book was released on 2003-05 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With hundreds of insider tips, this budget-minded guide explores America's top 25 theme parks, including Six Flags, Busch Gardens, Coney Island, and Cedar Point. Photos & maps.

Download or read book Six Flags Great America written by Steven W. Wilson and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2017 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marriott's Great America first opened in Gurnee, Illinois, on May 29, 1976. Located midway between Chicago and Milwaukee, it was the second of two Marriott Corporation theme parks. Great America was created to be a place where families could have fun together while gaining an appreciation for United States history. The park's five authentically themed areas based on America's past included the best in family and thrill rides, restaurants, specialty shops, artisans, and games. First-rate live entertainment included Broadway-style musicals, bands, parades, a circus, and the Warner Bros. characters featuring BUGS BUNNY. In 1984, the park became Six Flags Great America when it joined the Six Flags family of theme parks. Since then, the park has continued to innovate and expand. Today, including its 20-acre Hurricane Harbor water park, Six Flags Great America is one of the country's finest theme parks. Since 1976, the park has entertained more than 100 million guests.

Download or read book Holiday World Splashin Safari written by Jim Futrell and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2022-05-03 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: America's first theme park, Holiday World & Splashin' Safari, is one of the largest family-owned and -operated independent parks in the United States, and its success is no accident. From moving Interstate 64 closer to the small town to introducing free unlimited soft drinks, four generations of the Koch family have amplified the legacy of this iconic Indiana attraction. Holiday World & Splashin' Safari celebrates the history of the Koch family and Santa Jim Yellig; the origins of Santa Claus, Indiana; and the early years of Santa Claus Land. The story continues with the expansion from Santa Claus Land to Holiday World, the addition of the park's famous trio of top-ranked wooden roller coasters, and the development of Splashin' Safari Water Park, ranked one of the top water parks in the country. For three-quarters of a century, the Koch family has launched the park into worldwide renown and national recognition. Featuring over 100 color illustrations, Holiday World & Splashin' Safari relives this joyous past while looking forward to the thrills fans can expect in the next 75 years.

Download or read book The AAA Guide to North America s Theme Parks written by American Automobile Association and published by Scribner Paper Fiction. This book was released on 1992 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lists and describes major amusement parks located in North America, discussing transportation, admission charges, ride waits, souvenirs, parking, and special facilities.

Download or read book HowExpert Guide to Amusement Parks and Roller Coasters written by HowExpert and published by HowExpert. This book was released on with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you want to learn about the best amusement parks, roller coasters, and theme parks around the world, then check out HowExpert Guide to Amusement Parks and Roller Coasters. From the classic wooden roller coaster at your local pier to the highly technical and intricate new ride that Disney is set to open this next year to the high-speed steel beast of a monster that sits a few hours away at the closest Six Flags, there is a multitude of attractions out there. Unfortunately, all that stands between you and said attraction is a two-hour-long car trip followed by a $25 parking fee and then a three-hour line. Okay, so maybe that doesn’t sound desirable. But what does sound desirable is the opportunity to experience a world-class thrill ride that you can brag to your friends in class or perhaps being immersed in a land that is themed to your favorite movie in which you forget you’re still in the same world as before. Theme parks and amusement parks alike offer something unlike anything else, and each park offers something different and unique from the others. Here in this book, you’ll learn all there is to know about both theme and amusement parks, the different types of rides, roller coasters, and much more. We’ll also rank the best 101 amusement parks, some of which may only be a short trip away from you. The best part about this is not only will you be able to pull this guide up whenever you need it and be able to impress the coaster enthusiasts with your knowledge and understanding of the lingo, but you also won’t have to wait in a three-hour line to crack this thing open. Here is your fast pass to all the park industry-related knowledge you couldn’t possibly imagine having before. Check out HowExpert Guide to Amusement Parks and Roller Coasters to learn about the best amusement parks, roller coasters, and theme parks around the world. About the Author Noah Granger, born and raised in Los Angeles, California, grew up surrounded by a plethora of amusement parks. From going to Disneyland on a weekly basis to conquering all the intimidating roller coasters of Six Flags Magic Mountain by the time he was a teenager, Noah developed a passion for this niche topic and an addiction to the adrenaline that he often got while riding Xcelerator at Knott’s Berry Farm. Currently, a student at California State University Fullerton, Noah is continuously keeping up to date with all there is going on in the amusement and theme park industry. Over the years of learning more about this hobby, he has accumulated years and years’ worth of knowledge surrounding all the different types of parks and thrill rides. What Noah cherishes most, though, are the friends and family that he gets to spend quality time with, standing in lines while at the parks. Luke 17:6 HowExpert publishes quick how to guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.

Download or read book How To Have Fun At An Amusement Park written by HowExpert and published by HowExpert. This book was released on 2011-11-19 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you want to have maximum fun at an amusement park with the least amount of hassle, then read "How To Have Fun at an Amusement Park," written by a real-life amusement park enthusiast. Many theme park guidebooks are thick with an overwhelming amount of information. That much detail can be helpful, but sometimes all you want are thorough but simple information; ideas that inform without all the detail that the bigger guide books provide. Do you really need to see a rating of every amusement in the park? Probably not. "How To Have Fun at an Amusement Park" is a guide that will take you from planning to party with its simple and easy-to-follow tips and steps for having the best experience ever in a theme park. It covers single day trips to parks such as Kings Island or Cedar Point, as well as multi-day vacations to resorts such as Disney World or Universal Studios Orlando. Among other things, you will read about: - Budgeting - Packing lists - Information on transportation - Choosing accommodations - Dining - Maximizing your time in the parks Let this guide help you streamline your family's next amusement park trip. About the Expert Ronica Davis is a coaster maniac who has been visiting amusement parks her entire life. When she’s in the mood for thrills and chills, she hits Cedar Point, America’s Roller Coast, to conquer their seventeen ground-breaking coasters. If she’s looking for something a little bit tamer, she’ll go to Disneyland in California or Kings Island in Ohio. Her favorite park, by far, is Disney World, which she’s visited six times. An all out theme park nerd, Ronica knows the ins and outs of having an amazing and wonderful vacation, no matter who is traveling in your party or what your budget looks like. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.

Download or read book The Amusement Park written by Stephen M. Silverman and published by Black Dog & Leventhal. This book was released on 2019-05-07 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience the electrifying, never-before-told true story of amusement parks, from the middle ages to present day, and meet the colorful (and sometimes criminal) characters who are responsible for their enchanting charms. Step right up! The Amusement Park is a rich, anecdotal history that begins nine centuries ago with the "pleasure gardens" of Europe and England and ends with the most elaborate modern parks in the world. It's a history told largely through the stories of the colorful, sometimes hedonistic characters who built them, including: Showmen like Joseph and Nicholas Schenck and Marcus Loew DIV 0pt? 0in MARGIN:Railroad barons Andrew Mellon and Henry E. Huntington/div DIV 0pt? 0in MARGIN:The men who ultimately destroyed the parks, including Robert Moses and Fred Trump/div DIV 0pt? 0in MARGIN:Gifted artisans and craft-people who brought the parks to life/div DIV 0pt? 0in MARGIN:An amazing cast of supporting players, from Al Capone to Annie Oakley/div And, of course, this is a full-throttle celebration of the rides, those marvels of engineering and heart-stopping thrills from an author, Stephen Silverman, whose life-long passion for his subject shines through. The parks and fairs featured include the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, Coney Island, Steeplechase Park, Dreamland, Euclid Beach Park, Cedar Point, Palisades Park, Ferrari World, Dollywood, Sea World, Six Flags Great Adventure, Universal Studios, Disney World and Disneyland, and many more.

Download or read book Amusement Parks Then and Now written by Jessica Rusick and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2023-12-15 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title explores the ways amusement parks were established, how they evolved, and how amusement parks became part of the nation's identity. The text provides historical context and explores the social, economic, political, and technological frameworks that influenced or defined the popularity, growth, and modern advancements of amusement parks. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Download or read book Amusement Parks of North America written by Jeff Ulmer and published by . This book was released on 1980-05 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book America s Top Roller Coasters and Amusement Parks written by Pete Trabucco and published by Tate Pub & Enterprises Llc. This book was released on 2009 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers a brief history of the roller coaster, and describes rollercoaster rides found at amusement parks across America.

Download or read book Six Flags Amusement Parks written by Source Wikipedia and published by Booksllc.Net. This book was released on 2013-09 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 83. Chapters: Great Escape (amusement park), La Ronde (amusement park), Six Flags America, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, Six Flags Great Adventure, Six Flags Great America, Six Flags Magic Mountain, Six Flags Mexico, Six Flags New England, Six Flags Over Georgia, Six Flags Over Texas, Six Flags St. Louis, Six Flags Wild Safari. Excerpt: Six Flags Great Adventure is a theme park in Jackson Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, United States, owned by Six Flags Entertainment Corp.. Situated between New York City and Philadelphia, the park complex also contains the Six Flags Wild Safari animal park and Hurricane Harbor water park. The park opened in 1974 under restaurateur Warner LeRoy. Six Flags took over ownership of the park in 1977. Today, the park contains eleven themed areas, four of which are designed for small children. Including the animal safari, Six Flags Great Adventure covers the most land of all Six Flags properties. On August 30, 2012, Six Flags announced that the Great Adventure entertainment complex will become the world's largest theme park for the 2013 season when the current 160-acre theme park and 350-acre Wild Safari animal park unite as one 510 acre property. View of Great Adventure from the top of the Ferris wheel, looking southeast In 1972, restaurateur Warner LeRoy developed concept plans for the Great Adventure entertainment complex, proposing seven parks be built within the complex: An amusement park, a safari park, a show park, a floral park, a sports complex, a shopping district, and a campground with beach and stables. His proposal also included plans for hotels, which were connected to the parks and could be reached by boats, buses, a sky ride and/or a monorail. LeRoy wanted his parks to flow naturally through the forest and lakes, capitalizing on the back-to-nature movement of...

Download or read book The American Amusement Park Industry written by Judith Adams-Volpe and published by Macmillan Reference USA. This book was released on 1991 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: