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Book

The kids' book of simple machines : cool projects & activities that make science fun

Call Number

  • J 621.8 DOUD (CEN)

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Publication Information

Minneapolis, Minnesota : Mighty Media Kids, [2015]

Physical Description

144 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm

Audience

K-3.

Summary

Introduces six simple machines, describing how they work in more complex machinery and how they are used every day.

Notes

Includes index.

Contents

  • Simple machines
  • What you need
  • What is a lever?
  • What is an inclined plane?
  • What is a wedge?
  • What is a screw?
  • What is a wheel and axle?
  • What is a pulley?
  • Put it all together.

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