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English
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"Introduces readers to simple machines through simple text, photographs, and matching activities. Additional features to aid comprehension include a phonetic glossary, an index, an answer key, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author"--Provided by the publisher.
Author
Language
English
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Description
"Two enterprising mice, Ginger and Mac, are on a mission to bring home an especially aromatic vanilla cupcake with pink buttercream frosting. They have discovered that the amount of work you need to put into a job can almost always be decreased by using one of six simple machines: a lever, a wheel and axle, a pulley, an inclined plane, a wedge or a screw. Simple machines have only one or two parts that can usually be found around the house -- and...
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Uses popular cartoon character Wile E. Coyote to demonstrate science concepts involved with simple machines"--Provided by publisher.
11) Bicycles
Author
Series
Publisher
Jump!, Inc
Pub. Date
2016
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs show early fluent readers some of the physics principles that make bicycles work as they do. Includes activity, glossary, and index."--
Publisher
Distributed by NCircle Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2010]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 115 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.+ 1 CD (4 3/4 in.).
Language
English
Description
Follow the junior scientist around as he pays attention to inventions, whether he's fixing a broken wheel on his toy truck or creating a simple machine.
Author
Publisher
No Starch Press
Pub. Date
�2017
Edition
2nd edition.
Physical Desc
xvi, 403 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
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Description
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 Technic Builder's Guide is filled with building tips for creating strong yet elegant machines and mechanisms with the Technic system.
Author
Series
Publisher
Heinemann Raintree
Pub. Date
c2015
Physical Desc
32 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A hands-on approach introduces young scientists to pulleys. Science theory and practical, fun projects teach the physics and the technology behind this simple machine. Important science curriculum is explained through historical and contemporary examples of pulleys. Step-by-step projects range from the simple to the more challenging"--Provided by the publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Heinemann Raintree
Pub. Date
c2015
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A hands-on approach introduces young scientists to the lever. Science theory and practical, fun projects teach the physics and the technology behind this simple machine. Important science curriculum is explained through historical and contemporary examples of levers. Step-by-step projects range from the simple to the more challenging"--Provided by the publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Heinemann Raintree
Pub. Date
c2015
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A hands-on approach introduces young scientists to springs. Science theory and practical, fun projects teach the physics and the technology behind this simple machine. Important science curriculum is explained through historical and contemporary examples of springs. Step-by-step projects range from the simple to the more challenging"--Provided by the publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Heinemann Raintree
Pub. Date
c2015
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A hands-on approach introduces young scientists to wheels and axles. Science theory and practical, fun projects teach the physics and the technology behind this simple machine. Important science curriculum is explained through historical and contemporary examples of wheels and axles. Step-by-step projects range from the simple to the more challenging"--Provided by the publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Heinemann Raintree
Pub. Date
c2015
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A hands-on approach introduces young scientists to ramps and wedges. Science theory and practical, fun projects teach the physics and the technology behind this simple machine. Important science curriculum is explained through historical and contemporary examples of ramps and wedges. Step-by-step projects range from the simple to the more challenging"--Provided by the publisher.
19) Engineering
Author
Series
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
128 pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
How does a 3D printer work? What stops a skyscraper from falling over? Where does a smart phone store information? Welcome to the world of engineering! Discover how the familiar machines and buildings in today's world are constructed, and how they function. How do scientists choose the right materials for the right job? Which scientific principles lie behind each machine or structure? Basher's highly original books explain difficult scientific concepts...
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