The next time you’re standing in line at a water park listening to your child beg to go down the tallest slide, you can thank a professional waterslide tester for their safety.
Most kids think waterslide testing is just getting paid to have fun. But in her fantastic middle-grade nonfiction book, So You Want To Be A Waterslide Tester, author Linda Soules reveals the fascinating, highly technical world behind the splash.
Written for independent readers ages 10 to 12, this STEM-focused career guide covers:
The Physics of Friction: Why the exact thickness of a water layer determines a safe slide vs. a dangerous one.
The "Rule-Breaker" Test: How testers deliberately ride in awkward positions—the exact ones kids try when no one is watching—to guarantee safety walls hold up.
The Unglamorous Reality: The report writing, strict certification routines, and the immense pressure of deciding if a slide is ready to open.
With simple at-home experiments and a helpful glossary, it’s the perfect, engaging read to grab before your next family vacation. It beautifully teaches kids why park rules, testing, and safety protocols matter just as much as the ride itself.
👉 Curious to see if this book is right for your middle-grader?
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