Book Series · 5 Books

Science of Fun Stuff Books

In order from The Thrills and Chills of Amusement Parks to Crayola: The Secrets of the Cool Colors and Hot Hues.

The Science of Fun Stuff series is a set of 5 chapter books by Jordan D. Brown, published between 2015 and 2018. Written for ages 6–8, most books run about 50 pages.

The Thrills and Chills of Amusement Parks
The Sugary Secrets Behind Candy
Unmasking the Science of Superpowers!
Looking Up!
Crayola: The Secrets of the Cool Colors and Hot Hues
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Thrills and Chills of Amusement Parks
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$574
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2015

The Thrills and Chills of Amusement Parks

By Jordan D. Brown, Mark Borgions (Illustrator)

Discover the surprising science powering amusement park rides.

48 pages· 2,813 words· Est. 32 min read
$5.99Save 4%
Paperback
Summary: Dive into the thrilling world of amusement parks and uncover the secrets behind rollercoasters and bumper cars. How do these rides operate without engines or gas? Young science enthusiasts will explore fascinating facts and test their knowledge with engaging quizzes. This adventure into the mechanics of fun will leave readers eager to learn more about the science that makes amusement parks so exciting.
The complete set

Science of Fun Stuff Series

5 books · Published 2015–2018

Series
Sale price
$574

The Thrills and Chills of Amusement Parks

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2015

Discover the surprising science powering amusement park rides.

The Sugary Secrets Behind Candy

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2015

Discover the surprising science behind your favorite candies.

Unmasking the Science of Superpowers!

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2016

Discover the science that could make superpowers real. Are you ready to learn the secrets behind extraordinary abilities?

Looking Up!

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2017

Discover the secrets of the sky and amaze your friends with stellar facts.

Crayola: The Secrets of the Cool Colors and Hot Hues

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2018

Discover the colorful science behind Crayola crayons and their creation.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Science of Fun Stuff series?

There are 5 books in the Science of Fun Stuff series. It began with The Thrills and Chills of Amusement Parks in 2015, and the newest book, Crayola: The Secrets of the Cool Colors and Hot Hues, was published in 2018.

What ages are the Science of Fun Stuff books best for?

The series is best for ages 6–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Science of Fun Stuff to life.

01

Jordan D. Brown

Author
02

Ellie O'Ryan

Author
03

Joe Rao

Author
04

Bonnie Williams

Author
05

Mark Borgions

Illustrator
06

Rob McClurkan

Illustrator
07

Scott Burroughs

Illustrator

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