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Books in Science Matters: Simple Machines series

  • Planets

    Michelle Lomberg

    Library Binding (Weigl Pub Inc, Dec. 1, 2002)
    Discusses the study of planets and their history, differences between the planets, and where each planet is located in the solar system.
    N
  • Screws

    Michael De Medeiros

    Paperback (Weigl Pub Inc, Aug. 1, 2009)
    Introduces screws, including how they function and how they are used in everyday objects to make life easier.
    M
  • Wedges

    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 Wedges.
    S
  • Levers

    David Glover

    Library Binding (Rigby Interactive Library, June 1, 1997)
    Introduces the principles of levers as simple machines, using examples from everyday life.
    Q
  • Wedges

    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 Wedges.
    S
  • Wedges and Ramps

    Chris Oxlade

    Library Binding (Smart Apple Media, Aug. 1, 2007)
    Explains how wedges and inclined planes work and demonstrates how they are used to cut, pierce, grip, and lift objects in everyday life.
    M
  • Pulleys

    John Hudson Tiner

    Library Binding (Smart Apple Media, Aug. 1, 2002)
    Discusses how pulleys work and gives examples of pulleys in action.
    H
  • Inclined Planes

    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 Inclined Planes.
    N
  • Levers

    Dwayne Stilwell

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Leveled Readers, Jan. 1, 2013)
    You might not realize it, but you use many kinds of levers every day. The fork you use to eat, the broom you use to sweep, and the scissors you use to cut paper are all levers. Even the bones inside your body are levers. Levers help us lift things and get work donereaders learn all about the science behind levers in this fun and fact-filled book. Bright photographs and illustrations accompany accessible text to help readers understand the science concepts presented in this book. Readers will also find a detailed graphic organizer and glossary inside, allowing them to independently explore these simple machines.
    L
  • Levers

    John Hudson Tiner

    Library Binding (Smart Apple Media, Aug. 1, 2002)
    Describes how levers work and gives examples of levers in action.
    K
  • Earthquakes

    Jennifer Nault

    Library Binding (Weigl Pub Inc, July 1, 2004)
    None
    R
  • Levers

    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 Levers.
    S