How it works

Looks at how airplanes fly.

"Having trouble seeing something far away? Well, you may need a pair of binoculars! This book investigates the pieces of a pair of binoculars and explains how they combine to magnify far away objects. You won't need a pair of binoculars to read this book, but it's sure to be a topic you'll want to learn more about. This book will allow students to make observations and/or measurements of an object's motion to provide evidence that a pattern can be used to predict future motion"--Back cover.

"Did you know the microwave oven was actually invented by mistake? That mistake led to the technology that has made cooking faster, more convenient, and more popular than conventional cooking. This book addresses the differences between a standard oven and a microwave oven. So, pop in a snack, set the timer, and in a few seconds you'll be ready to enjoy! This book will allow students to plan and conduct an investigation to determine the effect of placing objects made with different materials in the path of a beam of light"--Back cover.

Have you ever thought about what really happens when you flush a toilet? In this book, students will learn all about this quirky subject and the different parts of this simple machine. From the bowl, the tank, the handle, and stopper, students will learn all about something we all do on a daily basis but don't really ever think about. So, next time you flush, you'll know exactly what happens! This book will allow students to develop a simple sketch, drawing, or physical model to illustrate how the shape of an object helps it function as needed to solve a given problem.

Looks at how airplanes fly.