simple machines

Mazie loves to use her knowledge of simple machines to help members of her family, but when one of her creations does not go as planned, Mazie's family is there to help her solve her problem.

"This book breaks down how to build a variety of machines that solve simple problems in complex ways. Progressing in difficulty with each chapter, kids (and builders of all ages) will learn how to construct super simple machines that fit on a tabletop, to hard ones that take up entire rooms or yards! Learn how to start chain reactions that refill your popcorn automatically on movie night, open umbrellas, and even pack a picnic, one step at a time. Filled with famous quotes from Rube Goldberg, jokes, fun facts, and tips and tricks to make building as successful as possible, this book is sure to satisfy every family's most curious and inventive of minds!"--Provided by publisher.

"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 they can make life a lot easier! Ginger and Mac make use of all six simple machines and manage to overcome all obstacles in their mission to secure a delicious frosted treat"--Provided by the publisher.

Learn how different simple machines offer different mechanical advantages, as well as how they can combine to form complex machines capable of more complicated tasks.

"From levers to pulleys, simple machines make our lives easier. They help roll, lift, cut, tip, and turn everyday objects . . . readers will dig into the science behind how we use simple machines to get the job done"--Publisher.

"In the story of Rapunzel, the prince had to climb Rapunzel's hair to reach the top of the tower, but a pulley system would have been easier to use. Describes how pulleys work, and their uses. Includes a project to build your own pulley system and 'In the Real World' examples"--Provided by publisher.

Provides an introduction to simple machines.

"A chicken hops a ride to school to see what the humans do there all day and unlocks the superpowers of math and science, which she uses to save the coop"--Provided by publisher.

"Learn about mechanics as you build a vending machine like ancient Greek engineer Hero of Alexandria did, or a tentacle prosthetic arm like industrial design student Kaylene Kau, and more"--Provided by publisher.