Making machines with ramps and wedges

Titre
Making machines with ramps and wedges

Chris, Oxlade

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

Date de publication comme intervalle
2015

Simple machine projects

Description matérielle
32 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.

Table des matières
What are ramps and wedges? -- How wedges work -- The power of wedges -- Sharp and blunt -- Moving materials -- Pushing air aside -- How ramps work -- Going down ramps -- Moving up ramps -- Ramps and wedges in history -- Ramps and wedges in complex machines -- Facts and fun.

Terme de vedette-matière
Inclined planes -- Literature.
 
Wedges -- Literature.
 
Simple machines -- Literature.

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

Numéro international normalisé des livres (ISBN)
9781410968012
 
9781410968081

Informations de publication
Chicago, Illinois : Capstone Raintree, [2015]


BibliothèqueNuméro de rayonType de documentCode à barres du documentStatut
A. Blair McPherson621.8 OXLBook31458000090657Non-Fiction