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Machines we use Machines we use Sally Hewitt Examines various simple machines and how they are used to make work easier and provides activities using wheels, levers, pulleys, screws, and more. OL14314W
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
Wedges Wedges Katie Marsico Presents a look at wedges, explaining how these simple machines work and describing some common examples, such as axes, that have been used throughout history. OL18182871W
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
Simple experiments with screws Simple experiments with screws Chris Oxlade With readable text and an emphasis on practical application, this book explores the many ways that we use screws every day. OL21190485W
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
Fred Flintstone's adventures with wedges Fred Flintstone's adventures with wedges Mark Weakland,Christian Cornia "Popular cartoon character Fred Flintstone explains how wedges work and how he uses simple machines in his daily life"-- OL22318498W
Fred Flintstone's adventures with wheels and axles Fred Flintstone's adventures with wheels and axles Alan Brown,Mark Weakland "Popular cartoon character Fred Flintstone explains how wheels and axles work and how he uses simple machines in his daily life"-- OL22318499W
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
Simple machines Simple machines Deborah Hodge "Thirteen experiments about simple machines - levers, wheels, axels, pullies, wedges and screws - teach kids basic science. Full-colour photographs and step-by-step instructions explain each activity… OL24298695W
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
Inclined planes Inclined planes Michelle Kelley Text and photographs showcase inclined planes, from their various uses, to how they help in everyday living. OL26175643W
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