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  • The Lever

    Patricia Armentrout

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, July 1, 1997)
    Text and pictures introduce the lever, a simple machine used to change force and motion
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  • Pulleys and Gears

    David Glover

    Library Binding (Heinemann, May 5, 2006)
    How can pulling down make something go up? How do carnival rides work? What makes the hands on a watch go around? How does pedaling a bicycle make it move? This title shows you how different kinds of these two simple machines are all around you to make your work and play easier.
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  • Pulleys

    Chris Oxlade

    Library Binding (Smart Apple Media, Aug. 1, 2007)
    Explains how a pulley works and introduces the ways they are used in everyday life.
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  • Pulleys

    David Armentrout, Patricia Armentrout

    Paperback (Rourke Educational Media, Aug. 1, 2009)
    Clear Definitions Supported By Everyday Examples And Easy Hands-On Activities Introduce Young Scientists To Pulleys.
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  • Wheels

    Chris Oxlade

    Library Binding (Smart Apple Media, Aug. 1, 2007)
    Explains how wheels work to increase forces and move objects and demonstrates how they are used in everyday life.
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  • Pulleys

    David Armentrout, Patricia Armentrout

    Hardcover (Rourke Educational Media, Aug. 1, 2009)
    Clear Definitions Supported By Everyday Examples And Easy Hands-On Activities Introduce Young Scientists To Pulleys.
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  • Screws

    David Glover

    Library Binding (Heinemann, May 5, 2006)
    How are a boat propeller, water faucet, and spiral staircase alike? How can a screw keep your soda pop from getting flat? How can a screw help you plant a tree? Why might a large wrench work better than a small one? This title shows you how different kinds of these simple machines are all around you to make your work and play easier.
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  • Wheels and Cranks

    David Glover

    Library Binding (Heinemann, May 5, 2006)
    What would the world be life if we didn't have wheels? How do you think the ancient Egyptians moved huge stones to build the pyramids? Why does a mountain bike have such thick knobby tires? How do you think toys moved before batteries were invented? This title shows you how different kinds of these two simple machines are all around you to make your work and play easier.
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  • Ramps and Wedges

    David Glover

    Library Binding (Rigby Interactive Library, June 1, 1997)
    Uses a variety of examples, from scissors and axes to zippers and hairpin turns, to demonstrate the power of the inclined plane and show how ramps and wedges make work and play easier
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  • Levers

    Chris Oxlade

    Library Binding (Smart Apple Media, Aug. 1, 2007)
    Explains how a lever works and introduces how they are used to lift, turn, or hold objects.
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  • Screws

    Chris Oxlade

    Paperback (Creative Co, Jan. 1, 2009)
    Explains how screws work and demonstrates how they are used to lift, grip, move, and squeeze objects in everyday life.
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  • Inclined Planes

    Michelle Kelley

    Library Binding (Fitzgerald Books, Jan. 1, 2007)
    Text and photographs showcase inclined planes, from their various uses, to how they help in everyday living.
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