Forces: physical science for kids

In Forces: Physical Science for Kids, kids ages 5 to 8 observe different types of forces, including gravity, magnetism, pulling, pushing, and friction. One in a set of four books in the Picture Book Science series, Forces combines children's natural curiosity with prompts for keen observations and simple STEM activities to provide a fun introduction for kids to the physical science that rules o…

Inclined planes ramp it up: Simple machines for kids

How does a dump truck dump all the dirt out of its truck bed? It turns that bed into a ramp! A ramp is another word for an inclined plane, and an inclined plane is one of six simple machines that are designed to make work easier. Lifting, pulling, pushing-all these tasks are more efficient when you use a simple machine. In Inclined Planes Ramp It Up: Simple Machines for Kids, readers ages 5 …

Fossil huntress: mary leakey, paleontologist

What was the world like millions of years ago? Did early humans walk on all fours? Did giant sloths lie in trees? Did dinosaurs have feathers? Even as a young girl, Mary Leakey was fascinated by questions like these! In Fossil Huntress: Mary Leakey, Paleontologist, readers ages 5 to 8 meet Mary as a girl growing up in France and visiting the site of archeological wonders, such as Pech Merle, Fo…

Screws keep things secure: simple machines for kids

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9781647410940

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32 p. ; ill. ; 24 cm

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621 DIE s

Wheels make the world go round: simple machines for kids

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9781647411107

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32 p. ; ill. ; 24 cm

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621 DIE w

Pulleys pull their weight: simple machines for kids

Learn how simple machines make work easier in these colorful nonfiction picture books all about science and engineering! What if an elephant sat on your book and refused to move. How could you lift it? Very carefully! You might want to use a pulley. A pulley is one of six simple machines that are designed to make different kinds of work such as lifting, pulling, pushing easier. In Pulleys Pull …