springs (mechanism)

Which materials can be stretched? What can we make with those materials? Real world examples and practical projects help young readers discover material properties.

Introduces young scientists to springs, with historical and contemporary examples, and step-by-step projects that range from the simple to the more challenging.

Presents a look at springs and magnets, explaining what they do.

Explains the science of how springs work, discussing real-life examples such as pogo sticks, locks, spring balances, and pinballs, and includes activities that illustrate the principles covered.

Presents an introduction to springs, in simple text with illustrations, describing how these simple machines work in everyday life.

Introduces the principles of springs as simple machines, using examples from everyday life.

Explains why springs act the way they do, based on elementary concepts of physics.

Presents an introduction to things that stretch, in simple text with illustrations, providing information on springs, elastic, shock absorbers, catapults, balls, and more.

Presents a description of springs and describes how they have been incorporated into more complex machines.