Amazing Science: Simple Machines

Skateboards, roller coasters, and playground slides, all of these are ramps. From award-winning author Michael Dahl, this nonfiction picture book provides an introduction to one of the most important machines humans rely on. With fun facts and bright illustrations, find out how people use ramps every day.

Provides examples showing how screws are simple machines that make joining things together and moving, easier.

Provides examples to describe levers as simple machines used to lift, push, or move a load. Includes an activity.

Describes many different kinds, uses, and benefits of wheels and axles. Includes information on gears, sprockets, and cranks.

Provides examples to show how wedges are simple machines that make pulling apart, stopping, and moving easier. Includes an activity.

Introduce young scientists to the basics of pulleys. Through charming illustrations and simple, easy-to-follow text, this nonfiction book introduces pre-readers to the benefits of these engineering marvels, providing everyday examples of a flagpole, a crane, an elevator, and window blinds. Award-winning author Michael Dahl delivers fun, fact-filled text for an engaging read-aloud or beginning read-alone. Includes hands-on experiments!