Making machines with springs

Title
Making machines with springs

Personal Author EPSB
Chris, Oxlade

Summary
"A hands-on approach introduces young scientists to springs. 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 springs. 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 ; 27 cm.

Contents
What is a spring? -- How springs work -- Squeezing, stretching and bending springs -- Spring jobs -- Springs in history -- A spring catapult -- Storing energy with springs -- Rubber band power -- Springs in complex machines -- Facts and fun.

Subject
Springs (Mechanism) -- Literature.
 
Simple machines -- Literature.

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

ISBN
9781410968036
 
9781410968104

Publisher
Chicago, Illinois : Capstone Raintree, [2015]


LibraryCall NumberTypeItem BarcodeStatus
Kameyosek621.8 OXLBook30239000111037Non-Fiction