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  • The Screw

    Patricia Armentrout

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, July 1, 1997)
    Text and pictures introduce the screw, a simple machine used primarily as a fastening device
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  • Wheels and Axles

    Erinn Banting

    Library Binding (Av2 by Weigl, Aug. 15, 2013)
    From zippers and bicycles to cranes and fishing rods, simple machines are all around us. This exciting series explores each simple machine, including how each one works, the forces involved, and examples of how they can be used to make our lives easier. Simple Machines is a series of AV2 media enhanced books. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. These books come alive with video, audio, weblinks, slide shows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more.
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  • Levers

    David Armentrout, Patricia Armentrout

    Hardcover (Rourke Educational Media, Aug. 1, 2009)
    Readers will build knowledge the concept of levers with clear definitions, everyday examples, and easy hands-on activities. Includes full-color photographs. 24 pages.
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  • Screws

    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 Screws.
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  • Wheels

    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 Wheels.
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  • Simple Machines

    Sarah Tieck

    Hardcover (Buddy Books, Jan. 1, 2007)
    Support the science curriculum with this fun and colorful series! Each book includes basic concepts explained, the origin of the concept, and everyday examples of each simple machine. Correlated to State Standards!
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  • Screws

    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 Screws.
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  • Levers

    David Glover

    Paperback (Heinemann/Raintree, June 1, 1999)
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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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