Flint Lockwood suddenly becomes popular when the young inventor creates a machine that can rain showers of food; but when the machine malfunctions, Flint must find a way to fix it before the town and the world is destroyed by giant-sized food.
"An introduction to the six simple machines-the screw, lever, wedge, pulley, inclined plane, and the wheel and axle-and examples of how they are used in real life"--Provided by publisher.
Did you know that semi trucks are the biggest trucks on the road? Most of the things people buy are delivered to stores by semi trucks. Find out more about these mighty machines in this title.
"Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to cranes through simple, predictable text and related photos"--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.
Blossom Valley is opening a brand-new community center, and Layla and her Bots are playing at the opening, but the mayor is worried because not many people have signed up to come to the party; so Layla and her bots decide to build a cupcake machine to attract a crowd--but they are uncertain how to manage the variety of decorations proposed. Includes a DIY activity that readers can try at home.
