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Roll, Slope, and Slide: A Book About Ramps
Michael Dahl, Denise Shea
Paperback (Picture Window Books, Jan. 1, 2006)Skateboards, roller coasters, and playground slides, all of these are ramps. From award-winning author Michael Dahl, this nonfiction picture book provides an introduction to one of the most important machines humans rely on. With fun facts and bright illustrations, find out how people use ramps every day.
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Tires, Spokes, and Sprockets: A Book About Wheels and Axles
Michael Dahl, Denise Shea
Paperback (Picture Window Books, Jan. 1, 2006)Describes many different kinds, uses, and benefits of wheels and axles. Includes information on gears, sprockets, and cranks.
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Pull, Lift, and Lower: A Book About Pulleys
Michael Dahl, Denise Shea
Paperback (Picture Window Books, Jan. 1, 2006)Introduce young scientists to the basics of pulleys. Through charming illustrations and simple, easy-to-follow text, this nonfiction book introduces pre-readers to the benefits of these engineering marvels, providing everyday examples of a flagpole, a crane, an elevator, and window blinds. Award-winning author Michael Dahl delivers fun, fact-filled text for an engaging read-aloud or beginning read-alone. Includes hands-on experiments!
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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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Scoop, Seesaw, and Raise: A Book About Levers
Michael Dahl, Denise Shea
Paperback (Picture Window Books, Jan. 1, 2006)Provides examples to describe levers as simple machines used to lift, push, or move a load. Includes an activity.
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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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Inclined Planes
Jennifer Howse
Paperback (Weigl Pub Inc, Aug. 1, 2009)Discusses inclined planes, including how they work and how they help people, and examines their uses and history.
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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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Cut, Chop, and Stop: A Book About Wedges
Michael Dahl, Denise Shea
Library Binding (Picture Window Books, Jan. 1, 2006)Provides examples to show how wedges are simple machines that make pulling apart, stopping, and moving easier. Includes an activity.
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