simple machines

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simple machines

All about levers

An exploration of levers, covering how they are used, their design, how they work, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Levers

2018
Text and pictures introduce the lever, a simple machine used to change force and motion. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

All about wedges

An exploration of wedges, covering how they are used, their design, how they work, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

All about pulleys

An exploration of pulleys, covering how they are used, their design, how they work, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

All about screws

An exploration of screws, covering how they are used, their design, how they work, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

All about wheels and axles

An exploration of wheels and axles, covering how they are used, their design, how they work, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

All about inclined planes

An exploration of inclined planes, covering how they are used, their design, how they work, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

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."--.
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Rolling along

the wheel and axle
"Rolling Along explores the benefits and uses of the wheel and axle. RobbO and RobbEE build a cart to make it easier to move a heavy load, and learn how the wheel and axle are also used for lifting and turning."--Provided by publisher.
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Levers

Text and pictures introduce the lever, a simple machine used to change force and motion.
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