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Wheels and Cranks

David Glover

Paperback (Heinemann, May 8, 2006)

What would the world be life if we didn't have wheels? How do you think the ancient Egyptians moved huge stones to build the pyramids? Why does a mountain bike have such thick knobby tires? How do you think toys moved before batteries were invented? This title shows you how different kinds of these two simple machines are all around you to make your work and play easier.

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Wheels and Cranks

David Glover

Library Binding (Rigby Interactive Library, June 1, 1997)

Introduces the principles of wheels and cranks as simple machines, using examples from everyday life.

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Wheels and Cranks

Angela Royston

Library Binding (Heinemann/Raintree, Jan. 1, 2001)

Explains how wheels and cranks work as simple machines to make such objects as cars, spinning wheels, and pencil sharpeners work, and suggests ways to use them in everyday life.

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Wheels and Cranks

Angela Royston

Paperback (Heinemann, July 3, 2003)

Wheels and cranks are simple machines that can be used to make other machines work. When you ride a bicycle, ride in a car, or use a school pencil sharpener you are using wheels or cranks, This book explains what wheels and cranks are and how they help you do everyday things. Topics include: What is a cam wheel? How does pedaling make bicycle wheels move? What are tire treads used for?

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Wheels and Cranks

David Glover

Paperback (Heinemann/Raintree, Jan. 1, 2002)

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Wheels and Cranks

David Glover

Library Binding (Heinemann, May 5, 2006)

What would the world be life if we didn't have wheels? How do you think the ancient Egyptians moved huge stones to build the pyramids? Why does a mountain bike have such thick knobby tires? How do you think toys moved before batteries were invented? This title shows you how different kinds of these two simple machines are all around you to make your work and play easier.