inclined planes

Defines inclined planes, explains their functions, and suggests simple experiments to demonstrate how they work.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to inclined planes. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces readers to simple machines through simple text, photographs, and matching activities.

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.

Illustrations and easy-to-follow text introduce readers to ramps and how they work, explaining how ramps help workers move heavy equipment.

Describes inclined planes, including the history, function, and everyday uses.

Describes simple machines called planes or ramps and how they are used to make work easier.

An exploration of inclined planes that defines what they are; discusses their parts, how they work, their history, and how they are used; and includes a related experiment.

Introduces the science of inclined planes, including ramps, wedges, and screws, describing different kinds, how they work, and jobs that they perform.

Readers will learn all about this simple machine through interesting real-world examples.