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The Unofficial Lego Technic Builders Guide The Unofficial Lego Technic Builders Guide Pawel Sariel Kmieć The LEGO Technic system opens a new realm of building possibilities. Using motors, gears, pneumatics, pulleys, linkages, and more, you can design LEGO models that really move. The Unofficial LEGO Tec… OL17493835W
Simple machines and holidays Simple machines and holidays Gillian Gosman Simple machines are so common in our lives that we tend to overlook them even though they re all around us even during our favorite holidays! With explanations of the different kinds of simple machin… OL17907203W
Screws Screws DavidGlover Introduces the principles of screws as simple machines, using examples from everyday life. OL1805427W
Inclined planes Inclined planes Michael Dahl Describes many different kinds, uses, and benefits of inclined planes. OL1878528W
Scoop, Seesaw, And Raise Scoop, Seesaw, And Raise Michael Dahl Amazing Science: Simple Machines-Simple machines are simply wonderful. Dissect the science behind these useful tools to get a better handle on the physics of fun and function. OL1878674W
Simple Machines Simple Machines Rebecca Rissman This title utilizes real-size photographs to teach young learners about simple machines. Instead of explaining in words alone how machines look and function, the book conveys information about scale,… OL20378722W
Simple experiments with pulleys Simple experiments with pulleys Chris Oxlade Pulleys are simple machines that have many uses, from lifting an injured boater into a rescue helicopter to drawing a bucket of water from a well! This book explains the science behind this helpful m… OL20637879W
Wind-ups Wind-ups Chris Ollerenshaw,Pat Triggs Illustrations and activities demonstrate springs and wind-up toys as sources of energy. Includes a plan for building a model with a wind-up mechanism, and notes for teachers and parents. Suggested le… OL21674478W
Step-By-Step Experiments with Simple Machines Step-By-Step Experiments with Simple Machines Bob Ostrom,Gina Hagler Introduces simple machines, including the wedge, the pulley, and the level, demonstrating their use in everyday objects -- OL21778650W
Fred Flintstone's adventures with levers Fred Flintstone's adventures with levers Mark Weakland,Christian Cornia "Popular cartoon character Fred Flintstone explains how levers work and how he uses simple machines in his daily life"-- OL22318495W
Simple machines Simple machines JoAnn Early Macken "Describes how simple machines are used in construction and how they make work easier. Includes experiments"--Provided by publisher. OL23253320W
Wheels keep turning Wheels keep turning Mick Manning,Brita Granstrom Uses a story format to introduce the history of the wheel, from rolling logs and a potter's wheel to air filled tyres and a spinning CD. Suggested level: junior, primary. OL24176912W
Utilizo máquinas simples Utilizo máquinas simples Buffy Silverman Provides examples and highlights the basic uses of the six simple machines, which include the ramp, lever, and pulley. OL24858324W
Lifting By Levers Lifting By Levers Andrew Dunn Describes simples machines which utilize the principle of levers to move heavy objects, cut material, and make music. OL2681814W
Simple Slopes Simple Slopes Andrew Dunn Describes how simple machines utilize the principle of the slope or incline to plow fields, unlock doors, and lift heavy loads. OL2681815W
Sailboats, flagpoles, cranes Sailboats, flagpoles, cranes Christopher Lampton Examines simple machines that are actually pulleys, including flagpoles, cranes, and the pulleys on a sailboat. OL3298478W
Exploring uses of energy Exploring uses of energy Ed Catherall Explores the many aspects of energy, including how it is used, stored, transferred, and conserved. Includes simple projects and experiments. OL4093878W
Moving heavy things Moving heavy things Jan Adkins Demonstrates a variety of techniques used to move heavy objects. OL4100952W
Machines Machines Irving Adler,Ruth Adler Discusses machines ranging from such simple ones as the ramp and the crowbar to prime movers which can be powered by atomic energy. OL6584849W
Wedges Wedges Tatiana Tomljanovic "Presents information on simple machines with a focus on wedges. Explains what a wedge is, how wedges work, and includes examples of past and present uses. Intended for third to fifth grade students"… OL8977293W
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