Simple Machines (Smart Apple Media Paperback)
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A clear and easily-understood introduction to simple machines, this text showcases the parts of each machine, how each machine works and how they are used in the world around us.
A series of books that introduces simple machines and how they work. Full-colour photographs illustrate how we use these machines in our everyday lives. Each spread comprises a descriptive photograph plus clear, easy-to-understand text to interest the young reader in basic physics. New words are set in bold and appear with short explanations in a comprehensive glossary. Each book contains a how to make activity page, a list of books for further reading and an index. LEVERS explains the principles of pivoting and the different types of lever. Familiar objects are depicted in photographs to aid understanding.
A series of books that introduces simple machines and how they work. Full-colour photographs illustrate how we use these machines in our everyday lives. Each spread comprises a descriptive photograph plus clear, easy-to-understand text to interest the young reader in basic physics. New words are set in bold and appear with short explanations in a comprehensive glossary. Each book contains a how-to-make activity page, a list of books for further reading and an index. WHEELS AND AXLES explains the principles of rolling and the uses of different types of wheel. Familiar objects are depicted in photographs to aid understanding.
A clear and easily-understood introduction to simple machines, this text showcases the parts of each machine, how each machine works and how they are used in the world around us.