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Get ready to learn all about inclined planes in this fascinating new book! See inclined planes at work in ramps and roller coasters, as well as their other applications and history. Kids get… More →
Get to Know Simple Machines
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Levers play an important part in all our lives! Without them we could not row a boat, move a wheelbarrow, or open a bottle. This book teaches children about the different kinds of levers.… More →
Pulleys help make up some of the most complicated machinery, from car engines to cranes. See how pulleys lift and move heavy things, how pulleys work together, and the different kinds of… More →
Screws are everywhere! From the cap on a bottle to a farmer's combine, screws help us lift, grip, squeeze, and move. Come inside the book to learn all about this fascinating simple machine. More →
Wedges are used to separate, lift, or hold things in place. One of humankind's most ancient tools, the wedge has a place in almost everyone's daily life. Learn more in this absorbing new title. More →
Read all about wheels and axles and their many uses in this new book. Children will be thrilled to learn of their many uses, from doorknobs to the insides of a clock. There are wheels that… More →