First step nonfiction. Simple machines to the rescue

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Making a salad

wedge vs. inclined plane
Text and illustrations provide an introduction to wedges and inclined planes, showing how these simple machines can be used to make a salad and other tasks.

Playing a game

inclined plane vs. lever
"Can you solve your problem with an inclined plane or a lever? Readers will learn about how simple machines work in this book for early readers."--.

Hauling a pumpkin

wheels and axles vs. lever
"Is it easier to move produce with a lever or a wheel and axle? Readers will learn about how simple machines work in this book for early readers."--.
Cover image of Hauling a pumpkin

Raising a bag of toys

pulleys vs. inclined plane
2016
"Is it easier to lift a bag full of toys with an inclined plane or a pulley? Readers will see how a group of kids compares two simple machines and decides which one does a better job."--Provided by Publisher.
Cover image of Raising a bag of toys

Holding a door open

wedge vs. wheels and axles
2016
"Is it easier to lift toys with a wheel and axle or a wedge? Readers will learn about how simple machines work in this book for early readers"--Provided by publisher.

Hauling a pumpkin

wheels and axles vs. lever
2016
"Is it easier to move produce with a lever or a wheel and axle? Readers will learn about how simple machines work in this book for early readers."--Provided by publisher.

Going ice fishing

lever vs. screw
2016
"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.
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