simple machines

Describes pulleys, including the history, function, and everyday uses.

Describes levers, including the history, function, and everyday uses.

Describes inclined planes, including the history, function, and everyday uses.

"Much like its older brother, Lego Mindstorms?, Lego WeDo? kits offer young engineers the chance to design and program creations all by themselves. WeDo kits take the fun and technology of Mindstorms kits and make it simpler for novice coders and builders. WeDo software is easy to learn and a blast to use. At the same time, using WeDo can easily be integrated into STEM instruction. Accessible text and clear photographs help readers make sense of a potentially difficult topic. Eye-catching sidebars and a graphic organizer round out this exciting learning experience"--Provided by the publisher.

Presents a short study about simple machines and includes graphic organizers that describe how a screwdriver works, levers, wheel and axles, pulleys, gears, and inclined planes and wedges.

An exploration of simple machines that discusses inclined planes, wedges, screws, levers, pulleys, and wheels and axles, and includes instructions for related experiments and activities.

Learn how simple machines such as the lever and pulley work. You will also see some of these simple machines in action.

A look at simple machines in the sports world.

Inventions have solved problems for people all through history. Learn about the discovery of simple machines and how they have helped people work smarter through the centuries.

Discusses how simple machines found in health tools, such as the scalpel, forceps, wheelchair, ramp, and oxygen tank, help people do their work.