Wheels and Axles to the Rescue


Book Description

Describes wheels and axles, including what they are, how they work, past uses, and common uses of these simple machines today.




Holding a Door Open


Book Description

"Is it easier to lift toys with a wheel and axle or a wedge? Readers will learn about how simple machines work in this book for early readers" --




Hauling a Pumpkin


Book Description

Which works better to haul a pumpkin—a lever or wheels and axles? Readers will see how a group of kids compares two simple machines and decides which one does a better job at moving the pumpkin. This book supports engineering design standards for primary grades in the Next Generation Science Standards.




Wheels and Axles


Book Description

This book will introduce beginning readers to the basics of simple machines and physics, specifically wheels and axles. Real-world, vivid photographs and examples will inspire young learners to learn more about one of the most important discoveries of all time- the wheel and axle!




Wheels and Axles


Book Description

Learn about how a wheel and axle works! Beginner readers and budding young scientists will love learning about using simple machines in everyday situations. Along the way, readers will be supported by expertly leveled text, a strong text-photo match and appropriate text load. Readers will be excited to dig in and learn all about simple machines and basic physics concepts.




Wheels and Axles


Book Description

We use wheels and axles several times every day. Young readers will learn how a wheel and axle work together, how they make work easier, and how they are used in larger, complex machines.




What Are Wheels and Axles?


Book Description

Simple text and photographs present wheels and axles and their function as a simple machine.




Simple Experiments with Wheels and Axles


Book Description

Every time you turn on a faucet, ride a bike, or open a door, you're using a simple machine called a wheel and axle. This book uses clear text and practical, every-day examples to explain the physics behind the wheel and axle. Easy-to-read diagrams and large, vivid photographs aid understanding, and experiments encourage students to learn first-hand how this helpful simple machine works.




Wheels and Axles


Book Description

Uses everyday examples to show how wheels and axles function as simple machines.




Wheels and Axles at Work


Book Description

Readers likely use the wheel and axle machine every day in the form of doorknobs and faucet handles, but this fascinating invention is often overlooked. This book helps readers understand how the wheel and axle simple machine is all around them and helps build compound machines. Approachable text provides lasting knowledge about the forces that make these devices work. Bright full-color photographs including a picture gallery showing familiar objects using this simple machine aid readers in comprehending just how these mechanisms make tasks easier. The concepts in this book enhance a variety of elementary STEM curricula.