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  • Wheels and Axles

    Michael Dahl

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 1996)
    Describes many different kinds, uses, and benefits of wheels and axles. Includes information on gears, sprockets, cranks, and cams.
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  • Inclined Planes

    Martha Elizabeth Hillman Rustad

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2018)
    Learn about how an inclined plane 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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  • Wedges

    Andrea Rivera

    Library Binding (Abdo Zoom, Dec. 15, 2016)
    From axes to doorstops, wedges are at work all over in our world today. Learn all about them in five easy-to-read chapters. Vibrant, full-color photos, bolded glossary words, and a key stats section let readers zoom in even deeper. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.
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  • Twist, Dig, and Drill: A Book About Screws

    Michael Dahl, Denise Shea

    Paperback (Picture Window Books, Jan. 1, 2006)
    Provides examples showing how screws are simple machines that make joining things together and moving, easier.
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  • Stars

    Jonathan Bocknek

    Library Binding (Weigl Pub Inc, Dec. 1, 2002)
    Discusses the study of stars, including their composition, constellations, and the life cycle of a star.
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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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  • 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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