Making machines with wheels and axles

Title:

Personal Author EPSB:

Summary:

"A hands-on approach introduces young scientists to wheels and axles. 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 wheels and axles. Step-by-step projects range from the simple to the more challenging.".

Year Published:

2015

Series:

Simple machine projects

Physical Description:

48 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.

Contents:

What are wheels and axles? -- How wheels and axles work -- Wheels and axles in history -- Moving on wheels -- Changing force and motion -- Lifting with a wheel and axle -- Gear wheels -- Making gear wheels -- Wheels and axles in complex machines -- Facts and fun.

Grade Interest level:

All Juvenile

Subject:

Wheels -- Literature.

Axles -- Literature.

Simple machines -- Literature.

ISBN:

9781410968043

9781410968111

Publisher:

Chicago, Illinois : Capstone Raintree, [2015]