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Books in Looking at Simple Machines series

  • What Are Wedges?

    Helen Frost

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2001)
    Text and photographs present wedges and their function as a simple machine.
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  • What Are Screws?

    Helen Frost

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2001)
    Text and photographs present screws and their function as a simple machine.
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  • Wheels and Axles

    Martha Elizabeth Hillman Rustad

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2018)
    Learn about how a wheel and axle works! Beginner readers and budding young scientists will love learning about using simple machines in everyday situations. Along the way, readers will be supported by expertly leveled text, a strong text-photo match and appropriate text load. Readers will be excited to dig in and learn all about simple machines and basic physics concepts.
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  • Screws

    Martha Elizabeth Hillman Rustad

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2018)
    Learn about how a screw works! Beginner readers and budding young scientists will love learning about using simple machines in everyday situations. Along the way, readers will be supported by expertly leveled text, a strong text-photo match and appropriate text load. Readers will be excited to dig in and learn all about simple machines and basic physics concepts.
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  • Screws in Action

    Gillian Gosman

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Aug. 15, 2010)
    Students can learn all about how screws work in this dynamic book. Annotated diagrams and a simple experiment make challenging science subject matter accessible for young readers. A pronunciation guide introduces new words.
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  • What Are Wheels and Axles?

    Helen Frost

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2001)
    Simple text and photographs present wheels and axles and their function as a simple machine.
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  • Wedges

    Martha Elizabeth Hillman Rustad

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2018)
    Learn about how a wedge works! Beginner readers and budding young scientists will love learning about using simple machines in everyday situations. Along the way, readers will be supported by expertly leveled text, a strong text-photo match and appropriate text load. Readers will be excited to dig in and learn all about simple machines and basic physics concepts.
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  • Wheels and Axles in Action

    Gillian Gosman

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Aug. 15, 2010)
    This exciting book uses elementary physics vocabulary to teach young readers about wheels and axles. Inviting photography and approachable text make this a fascinating read, and a simple experiment is included to inspire your budding scientists.
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  • Screws

    Katie Marsico

    Library Binding (Lightbox, Aug. 1, 2017)
    Did you know that screws help lock things together? They can also hold heavy things up. Learn about the three parts of a screw and more in Screws, a My First Look at Simple Machines book.
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  • Inclined Planes in Action

    Gillian Gosman

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Aug. 15, 2010)
    In this fascinating book, readers will uncover why inclined planes make it easy to lift and move heavy objects. They will also learn where they can find inclined planes in their everyday life and conduct a simple experiment of their own.
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  • Levers in Action

    Gillian Gosman

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Aug. 15, 2010)
    Introduces levers, explains how these simple machines work, and describes some common examples.
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  • Wedges in Action

    Gillian Gosman

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Aug. 15, 2010)
    From the Ancient Egyptians to modern-day farmers, people have always benefited from using wedges. Through exploring this fact-filled book, students will learn all about the mechanical advantage of the wedge. A simple experiment is included to help reinforce new knowledge.
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