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  • Levers in Action

    Gillian Gosman

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 15, 2010)
    Introduces levers, explains how these simple machines work, and describes some common examples.
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  • Screws

    David Glover

    Paperback (Heinemann, May 8, 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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  • Levers

    Michael Dahl

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 1996)
    Describes many different kinds, uses, and benefits of levers.
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  • Simple Machines: Inclined Planes

    Valerie Bodden

    Paperback (Creative Paperbacks, Feb. 2, 2011)
    "A foundational look at inclined planes, explaining how these simple machines work and describing some common examples, such as ramps, that have been used throughout history"--Provided by publisher.
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  • The Inclined Plane

    Patricia Armentrout

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, July 1, 1997)
    Text and pictures introduce the inclined plane, a simple machine consisting of a slanted surface or ramp to make work easier.
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  • Simple Machines: Wheels & Axles

    Valerie Bodden

    Paperback (Creative Paperbacks, Feb. 2, 2011)
    "A foundational look at wheels and axles, explaining how these simple machines work and describing some common examples, such as doorknobs, that have been used throughout history"--Provided by publisher.
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  • Inclined Planes in Action

    Gillian Gosman

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 15, 2010)
    Introduces inclined planes, including how they function and how they are used in everyday objects to make life easier.
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  • Levers

    David Glover

    Library Binding (Heinemann, May 8, 2006)
    How are wheelbarrows, can openers, and bicycle brakes alike? Why is it easier to hold a bolt tight with a pair of pliers than with your bare hands? Why is it easier to eat a carrot with back teeth than with your front? Why is a seesaw considered a machine? This book shows you how different kinds of these simple machines are all around you to make your work and play easier.
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  • Simple Machines: Levers

    Valerie Bodden

    Paperback (Creative Paperbacks, Feb. 2, 2011)
    "A foundational look at levers, explaining how these simple machines work and describing some common examples, such as crowbars, that have been used throughout history"--Provided by publisher.
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  • Pulleys

    Katie Marsico, Reginald Butler

    Library Binding (Childs World Inc, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Presents a look at pulleys, explaining how these simple machines work and describing some common examples, such as clotheslines, flagpoles, and cranes.
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  • Wheels and Cranks

    David Glover

    Library Binding (Rigby Interactive Library, June 1, 1997)
    Introduces the principles of wheels and cranks as simple machines, using examples from everyday life.
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  • Wheels & Axles

    Valerie Bodden

    Library Binding (Creative Educ, Jan. 1, 2011)
    "A foundational look at wheels and axles, explaining how these simple machines work and describing some common examples, such as doorknobs, that have been used throughout history"--Provided by publisher.
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