Making machines with levers

Title
Making machines with levers

Personal Author EPSB
Chris, Oxlade

Summary
"A hands-on approach introduces young scientists to the lever. Science theory and practical, fun projects teach the physics and the technology behind this simple machine. Important science curriculum is explained through historical and contemporary examples of levers. Step-by-step projects range from the simple to the more challenging.".

Year Published
2015

Series
Simple machine projects

Physical Description
32 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.

Contents
What is a lever? -- How levers work -- Different levers -- Levers in history -- Make some weighing scales -- Changing forces and motion -- Magnifying motion -- Everyday levers -- Levers in complex machines -- Facts and fun.

Subject
Levers -- Literature.
 
Simple machines -- Literature.

Summary
"A hands-on approach introduces young scientists to the lever. Science theory and practical, fun projects teach the physics and the technology behind this simple machine. Important science curriculum is explained through historical and contemporary examples of levers. Step-by-step projects range from the simple to the more challenging.".

ISBN
9781410967992
 
9781410968067

Publisher
Chicago, Illinois : Capstone Raintree, [2015]


LibraryCall NumberTypeItem BarcodeStatus
Edmonton Christian West621.8 OXLBook38515000397029Non-Fiction