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Books in Simple Machines: Blastoff Readers, Level 4 series

  • Ramps

    Kay Manolis

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Ramps are simple machines used for work and play. Workers use them for easy loading and unloading. Skateboarders use them to do tricks. Readers will learn how ramps make work easier and how they are used in everyday life.
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  • Tractors

    Mary Lindeen

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2009)
    These machines are very important in keeping a farm running smoothly. A tractor pulls other machines through the field. Plow through this book as a tractor pulls a plow, a planter, or a mower.
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  • Wheels and Axles

    Kay Manolis

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    We use wheels and axles several times every day. Young readers will learn how a wheel and axle work together, how they make work easier, and how they are used in larger, complex machines.
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  • Pulleys

    Kay Manolis

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Pulleys are simple machines used to lift and move loads. Builders use pulley systems to lift tools or materials. Elevators use pulleys to move up and down. Kids will learn how pulleys make work easier and how they are often part of complex machines.
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  • Levers

    Kay Manolis

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Levers are simple machines that make work easier. There are three different classes of levers. Students will learn what levers are, how the classes of levers differ, and how the construction of levers makes work easier.
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  • Wedges

    Kay Manolis

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Wedges are simple machines used to split, lift, or hold an object in place. Children will discover how wedges perform jobs for people and how they make everyday life easier.
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  • Screws

    Kay Manolis

    Paperback (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Screws are simple machines used for many different jobs. The concept of a screw is used in snow blowers, drills, and presses. Kids will learn how screws work and how they are used in complex machines.
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  • Wedges

    Joanne Mattern

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2019)
    Wedges were some of the first tools humans ever created! Today, these simple machines are found all around, from doorstops to our own front teeth. Diagrams and simple text explain how wedges work, while experiments allow readers test the machines for themselves. Move through the history of wedges, from hand axes to handsaws, in this fascinating title for beginning readers. Pulleys, levers, and wedges have been around for thousands of years! This title introduces young readers to the science behind these simple machines and how they make our lives and work easier every day. Features such as diagrams explain tough concepts, while experiments let readers test the machines themselves. Readers will discover just how fun simple machines can be!
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  • Wheels and Axles

    Joanne Mattern

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2019)
    Did you know the first wheel and axle was not used for transportation, but rather for making pottery? In this title, students will learn about the functions and long history of these simple machines. They can also test out new knowledge with easy experiments. From bicycles to doorknobs, young readers will learn how wheels and axles keep our world spinning! Pulleys, levers, and wedges have been around for thousands of years! This title introduces young readers to the science behind these simple machines and how they make our lives and work easier every day. Features such as diagrams explain tough concepts, while experiments let readers test the machines themselves. Readers will discover just how fun simple machines can be!
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  • Pulleys

    Joanne Mattern

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2019)
    Pulleys help us lift and lower things with ease! This title uses simple text and diagrams to explain the functions of these simple machines, and an experiment lets readers try out their own pulleys! Beginning readers will be pulled into this title that explores the historical and modern uses of these helpful machines. Pulleys, levers, and wedges have been around for thousands of years! This title introduces young readers to the science behind these simple machines and how they make our lives and work easier every day. Features such as diagrams explain tough concepts, while experiments let readers test the machines themselves. Readers will discover just how fun simple machines can be!
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  • Beagles

    Sara Green

    Hardcover (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2008)
    Bred in England to be hunting dogs, Beagles have a reputation for tracking game. They are a member of the hound family and possess an incredible sense of smell. Readers will explore the history of Beagles and why they make great workers and pets.
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  • Inclined Planes

    Joanne Mattern

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 1, 2019)
    Inclined planes have been around for thousands of years. They might have even helped Egyptians build the pyramids! This low-level title explores the history and functions of these machines. It includes diagrams and simple experiments to show how inclined planes make our everyday lives easier. Pulleys, levers, and wedges have been around for thousands of years! This title introduces young readers to the science behind these simple machines and how they make our lives and work easier every day. Features such as diagrams explain tough concepts, while experiments let readers test the machines themselves. Readers will discover just how fun simple machines can be!
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