Get to know wheels and axles
Title:
Get to know wheels and axles
Personal Author EPSB:
Summary:
Using simple text, illustrations, and hands-on activities, this book introduces children to simple machines, discussing wheels and axles and describing their various functions.
Other Title:
Wheels and axles
Year Published:
2009
Series:
Physical Description:
32 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm.
Note:
Includes index.
Contents:
Wheels and axles -- The basic design -- How it works -- Wheel and axle in action -- Moving loads -- A multi-axle model -- A lifting machine -- Build a lifting machine -- Wheels and axles in action -- The fan in action -- Fighting friction -- How friction happens -- The wheel and axle as part of a complex machine -- Glossary.
What is a simple machine? -- The basic design -- How it works -- Round and round -- Moving loads -- A muli-axle model -- A lifting machine -- Build a lifting machine -- Wheels and axles in action -- The fan in action -- Fighting friction -- Creating friction -- Working together -- Glossary.
Reading Grade level:
3.2.
Grade Interest level:
All Juvenile
Program Information:
Accelerated Reader LG 4.7 0.5 130299
Accelerated Reader 4.7 0.5
Awards:
Follett Library Resources
ISBN:
9780778744719
9780778744887
Publisher:
St. Catharines, ON : Crabtree, c2009.
