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So You Want To Be A Waterslide Tester by Linda Soules offers young children a look at what it takes to be a waterslide tester. It sounds like a fun job, but there’s more to it than spending all day whizzing down waterslides! Spending the day at a theme park or water park is great, but not many people give any thought to what goes into making things safe. This book is for all those kids—big and small—who want to know what it takes. You’ll learn exactly what a waterslide tester does, why there’s already water on the slide (and how it keeps you safe), and how testers determine the right water flow and why. You’ll walk through a day in the life of a tester, from sunup to when the park is shut for the day, and you’ll even meet some famous testers. If you’ve ever thought you might want this job, this book prepares you for what to expect.
So You Want To Be A Waterslide Tester by Linda Soules goes to the heart of plenty of young kids’ dreams, explaining exactly what being a waterslide tester really means. The book is plainly written with some wonderful illustrations; it leaves readers—young and older—in no doubt about what the job entails. It incorporates physics, explaining it clearly and cleanly, and through every stage the tester must evaluate it for your safety. You’ll learn how all the different types of slides are tested, the tools a tester needs, and yes, you’ll even learn what makes the job truly great—30 seconds of sheer joy, plummeting down toward the pool at the bottom—but also the hard parts. A Day In The Life tells you everything you need to know about a waterslide tester's daily life and who else they work with. At the end of the book, you’ll learn about some of the most famous testers in the world and plenty of fun facts designed to keep you safe. And for all those who really want to give this job a go, there are even some practical ways you can prepare at home. It’s fun and informative, and if your dream job involves sliding your way through the day, this could be just what you’re looking for. Or if not, it’s a great way to understand what keeps you safe when you spend the day at your favorite water park.
