"Presents information on simple machines with a focus on screws. Explains what a screw is, how screws work, and includes examples of past and present uses. Intended for third to fifth grade students"--Provided by publisher.
"Is it easier to move ice with a lever or a screw? Readers will see how a group of kids compares two simple machines and decides which one does a better job at moving the ice."--Provide by publisher.
Introduces young scientists to screws, with historical and contemporary examples, and step-by-step projects that range from the simple to the more challenging.
Explains that screws are simple machines; describes their functions, including gripping, squeezing, connecting, and moving; and includes two hands-on activities.