Books in Simple%20Machines%20at%20Work series

Students can learn all about how screws work in this dynamic book. Annotated diagrams and a simple experiment make challenging science subject matter accessible for young readers. A pronunciation guide introduces new words.

This exciting book uses elementary physics vocabulary to teach young readers about wheels and axles. Inviting photography and approachable text make this a fascinating read, and a simple experiment is included to inspire your budding scientists.

In this fascinating book, readers will uncover why inclined planes make it easy to lift and move heavy objects. They will also learn where they can find inclined planes in their everyday life and conduct a simple experiment of their own.

Introduces levers, explains how these simple machines work, and describes some common examples.

From the Ancient Egyptians to modern-day farmers, people have always benefited from using wedges. Through exploring this fact-filled book, students will learn all about the mechanical advantage of the wedge. A simple experiment is included to help reinforce new knowledge.

Explains how a pulley works and introduces the ways it is used in everyday life.

Introduces levers, explains how these simple machines work, and describes some common examples.

Introduces inclined planes, including how they function and how they are used in everyday objects to make life easier.

Describes the basic principle and parts of the wedge and how it was used in ancient times, along with some examples of how it is used today.

Introduces wheels and axles, including how they function together to create simple machines and how they are used in everyday objects to make life easier.

Explains how a pulley works and introduces the ways it is used in everyday life.

Describes the basic principle and parts of the screw and how it has been used throughout history, along with some examples of its modern-day uses.