Books in How Simple Machines Work series

In Simple Machines: Pulley, young learners in grades 1–3 will explore what a pulley system is and why it is so useful. This 24-page title uses real-world examples of simple machine mechanisms and explains how these feats of engineering can make daily work less difficult to complete. The Simple Machines series for grades 1–3 explains how basic mechanical devices, that are used for applying a force, can help make daily tasks much easier. Featuring before- and after-reading activities, a glossary, an index, and comprehension questions, this series helps young learners strengthen their reading comprehension skills while also introducing them to some of the most commonly used simple machines

Simple machines help make difficult tasks easier for humans and they're all around us. The books in this series explain what simple machines are and explore the roles that simple machines have in our everyday lives. Each book provides a number of examples of each type of simple machine and where to find them. This series explores how forces and motion affect the tasks we have to complete and how simple machines work to make doing these tasks easier. Accessible language helps readers understand the complex subject matter. Features include: Fact boxes supplement the information presented in the main text. Full-color photographs show what each kind of simple machine looks like. STEM concepts presented in the text support the Next Generation Science Standards.

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.