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Books in How Simple Machines Work series

  • How Pulleys Work

    Jim Mezzanotte

    Library Binding (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 30, 2006)
    Demonstrates how pulleys help to do work by transferring force in different directions.
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  • Pulleys in Action

    Gillian Gosman

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Aug. 15, 2010)
    Explains how a pulley works and introduces the ways it is used in everyday life.
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  • How Ramps, Wedges and Screws Work

    Jim Mezzanotte

    Library Binding (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 30, 2006)
    Demonstrates how inclined planes are used to do work as ramps, wedges, and screws.
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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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  • 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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  • How Levers Work

    Jim Mezzanotte, Susan Nations, Debra Voege

    Library Binding (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 30, 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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  • Screws

    Martha Elizabeth Hillman Rustad

    Library Binding (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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  • Inclined Planes

    Valerie Bodden

    Library Binding (Creative Educ, Jan. 1, 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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  • Pulleys and Gears

    David Glover

    Paperback (Heinemann, May 8, 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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  • Construction Vehicles

    Terry Jennings

    Library Binding (Smart Apple Media, Aug. 1, 2008)
    "Describes in detail construction vehicles used in digging, paving, and general construction, and how they work"--Provided by publisher.
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  • Aircraft

    Ian Graham

    Library Binding (Smart Apple Media, Aug. 1, 2008)
    "Describes in detail how the engines, wings, and controls of airplanes and helicopters work"--Provided by publisher.
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