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Books in How Simple Machines Work series

  • How Wheels And Axles Work

    Jim Mezzanotte

    Paperback (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, July 1, 2006)
    Demonstrates how different kinds of wheels and axles are used to help perform work, and provides examples of some practical uses for wheels and axles.
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  • How Ramps, Wedges and Screws Work

    Jim Mezzanotte

    Paperback (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, July 1, 2006)
    Demonstrates how inclined planes are used to do work as ramps, wedges, and screws.
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  • Inclined Planes

    Martha Elizabeth Hillman Rustad

    Paperback (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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  • Pulleys

    Martha Elizabeth Hillman Rustad

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2018)
    Learn about how a pulley 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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  • How Levers Work

    Jim Mezzanotte

    Paperback (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, July 1, 2006)
    Demonstrates how levers help to move loads by pivoting on a fulcrum, and provides examples of some practical uses for levers.
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  • Levers

    Martha Elizabeth Hillman Rustad

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2018)
    Learn about how a lever 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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  • 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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  • How Wheels And Axles Work

    Jim Mezzanotte

    Library Binding (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 30, 2006)
    Demonstrates how different kinds of wheels and axles are used to help perform work, and provides examples of some practical uses for wheels and axles.
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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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