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Books in Simple Machine Science series

  • 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

    Hope Collander

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Leveled Readers, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Looks at how inclined planes make work easier, citing such examples as ramps, slides, and stairs.
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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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  • Screws

    Jerry Miller

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Leveled Readers, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Looks at how screws make work easier, citing such examples as drill bits, car jacks, and water screws.
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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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  • Wheels and Axles

    Daisy Allyn

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Leveled Readers, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Looks at how wheels and axles make work easier, citing such examples as wheelbarrows, pulleys, and gears.
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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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  • Levers

    Dwayne Stilwell

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Leveled Readers, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Looks at how levers make work easier, citing such examples as seesaws, bottle openers, and fishing poles.
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  • Wedges

    Greg Roza

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Leveled Readers, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Looks at how wedges make work easier, citing such examples as axes, doorstops, and teeth.
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