Simple Machines

by Deborah Hodge and Adrienne Mason

Book Overview

Thirteen experiments about the six simple machines --- the lever, wheel and axle, pulley, inclined plane, wedge and screw --- teach kids about basic science. Full-color photographs and step-by-step instructions clearly explain each activity, so that kids can make the most of the machines with minimal help from adults.Part of the Starting with Science series, Simple Machines encourages children to have fun as they learn basic science and fills a need...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1550743996
• ISBN13: 9781550743999
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Kids Can Press
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.3" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 5 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 4

Customer Reviews

Simple Machines

Activies in this book help students learn the different types of simple machines. It was especially helpful for those students who mainly learn through hands on experiences.

Great Introduction to Simple Machines

I used this book to introduce simple machines to my children. We also did a couple of the experiments. Most of the experiments were easy to do, and could be done with things I had around the house. The children learned a lot and had fun too!

Excellent elementary science experiments.

This book is the best I've seen for doing simple machine experiments at the elementary level. It is perfect for third and fourth grade science classrooms. The directions are simple to follow and the results of the experiments are easy to understand. The function of each simple machine was clear. Students are able to collect the materials from home and the experiments are designed for them to work together. An excellent teacher resource!