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Weaves three stories about 83-year-old Eddie, the head maintenance person at Ruby Point Amusement park. Eddie meets 5 individuals in heaven each with a story to share, a secret to reveal and a lesson. They have profound meanings for Eddie on the real purpose of his life.

Eddie is an eighty-three-year-old war veteran. He spends his days maintaining the rides at Ruby Pier, a seaside amusement park. Now Eddie's own life is about to come to an end. One morning, an accident occurs on one of the rides. In front of a horrified crowd, Eddie attempts to save the five-year-old's life. The last thing he sees is the little girl's frightened face, the last thing he feels is the child's hands in his. Then, a blinding flash of light...

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the technology behind the world's coolest roller coasters, covering how they are planned, designed, and constructed by architects and engineers. Crisp, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the architecture of roller...

"Raymond and Roxy are excited now that summer vacation has started and their first summer adventure is at Wild World Park!"--

This title discusses the carousel's amazing history that began with a game played hundreds of years ago by Arab horsemen. The Italian crusaders who witnessed the game called it carosello, or "little battle." Fast forward many years to the bright, loud, and colorful carousels we have today!

"Freddy is back in a brand-new story about a visit to the county fair! What could be more fun than the county fair? Freddy and his friends can't wait to go -- but Max is sure that Freddy will be too scared to go on any of the rides. Freddy is determined to prove Max wrong ... but is he brave enough to face the Giant Swing?"--

Amusement park-loving Samantha receives a ticket to a very special ride that takes her on a heart-stopping adventure along with her equally terrified companion.

Traces the history and influence of the Ferris wheel since 1893, when the first giant steel wheel, the invention of George Ferris, was constructed for the Columbian Exposition in Chicago.

Lola is convinced that she is finally tall enough to ride the "Super Dooper Loop the Looper" at the fair, but her older brother Charlie gently tells her that she is still too short, but that there are many good things about being small.

"This title explains the history of roller coasters and the exciting and stomach-churning rides they are today. Readers will learn that roller coaster history began in Russia with giant ice slides called "Russian mountains." Today coasters feature extreme speeds, twists, flips, and 100-foot drops." -- iPage.