Pulley
Part of the Simple Machines series
In Simple Machines: Pulley, young learners in grades 1–3 will explore what a pulley system is and why it is so useful. This 24-page title uses real-world examples of simple machine mechanisms and explains how these feats of engineering can make daily work less difficult to complete. The Simple Machines series for grades 1–3 explains how basic mechanical devices, that are used for applying a force, can help make daily tasks much easier. Featuring before- and after-reading activities, a glossary, an index, and comprehension questions, this series helps young learners strengthen their reading comprehension skills while also introducing them to some of the most commonly used simple machines.
Ramps
Part of the Simple Machines series
Ramps are simple machines used for work and play. Workers use them for easy loading and unloading. Skateboarders use them to do tricks. Readers will learn how ramps make work easier and how they are used in everyday life.
Wheel and Axle
Part of the Simple Machines series
In Simple Machines: Wheel and Axle, young learners in grades 1–3 will explore why the wheel and axle might just be the MVP of simple machines. This 24-page title uses real-world examples of simple machine mechanisms and explains how these feats of engineering can make daily work less difficult to complete. The Simple Machines series for grades 1–3 explains how basic mechanical devices, that are used for applying a force, can help make daily tasks much easier. Featuring before- and after-reading activities, a glossary, an index, and comprehension questions, this series helps young learners strengthen their reading comprehension skills while also introducing them to some of the most commonly used simple machines.
Powerful Pulley
Part of the Simple Machines series
Simple machines, such as the pulley, are important to daily life. This title will help readers understand what a pulley is, its parts, and how it makes work easier. This title is complete with colorful and informative images, and simple text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Simple Machines helps readers discover the science behind tools such as levers and pulleys that help people do work. Each book is broken down into easy-to-read chapters with real-world applications. Plus, vibrant, full-color photos grab visual learners' attention and help bring each subject to life. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.
Wacky Wedge
Part of the Simple Machines series
Simple machines, such as the wedge, are important to daily life. This title will help readers understand what a wedge is, its parts, and how it makes work easier. This title is complete with colorful and informative images, and simple text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Simple Machines helps readers discover the science behind tools such as levers and pulleys that help people do work. Each book is broken down into easy-to-read chapters with real-world applications. Plus, vibrant, full-color photos grab visual learners' attention and help bring each subject to life. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.
Incredible Inclined Plane
Part of the Simple Machines series
Simple machines, such as the inclined plane, are important to daily life. This title will help readers understand what an inclined plane is, its parts, and how it makes work easier. This title is complete with colorful and informative images, and simple text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Simple Machines helps readers discover the science behind tools such as levers and pulleys that help people do work. Each book is broken down into easy-to-read chapters with real-world applications. Plus, vibrant, full-color photos grab visual learners' attention and help bring each subject to life. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.
Wedges
Part of the Simple Machines series
Learn about how a wedge works! Beginner readers and budding young scientists will love learning about using simple machines in everyday situations. Along the way, readers will be supported by expertly leveled text, a strong text-photo match and appropriate text load. Readers will be excited to dig in and learn all about simple machines and basic physics concepts.
Inclined Planes
Part of the Simple Machines series
From moving ramps to playground slides, inclined planes are at work all over in our world today. Learn all about them in five easy-to-read chapters. Vibrant, full-color photos, bolded glossary words, and a key stats section let readers zoom in even deeper. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.
Inclined Planes
Part of the Simple Machines series
Learn about how an inclined plane works! Beginner readers and budding young scientists will love learning about using simple machines in everyday situations. Along the way, readers will be supported by expertly leveled text, a strong text-photo match and appropriate text load. Readers will be excited to dig in and learn all about simple machines and basic physics concepts.
Screws
Part of the Simple Machines series
From jar lids to carjacks, screws are at work all over in our world today. Learn all about them in five easy-to-read chapters. Vibrant, full-color photos, bolded glossary words, and a key stats section let readers zoom in even deeper. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Wedges
Part of the Simple Machines series
Updated for 2020. Clear definitions supported by everyday examples and easy hands-on activities introduce young scientists to wedges.
Wheels and Axles
Part of the Simple Machines series
Learn about how a wheel and axle works! Beginner readers and budding young scientists will love learning about using simple machines in everyday situations. Along the way, readers will be supported by expertly leveled text, a strong text-photo match and appropriate text load. Readers will be excited to dig in and learn all about simple machines and basic physics concepts.
Pulleys
Part of the Simple Machines series
Learn about how a pulley works! Beginner readers and budding young scientists will love learning about using simple machines in everyday situations. Along the way, readers will be supported by expertly leveled text, a strong text-photo match and appropriate text load. Readers will be excited to dig in and learn all about simple machines and basic physics concepts.
Wedges
Part of the Simple Machines series
Readers learn how this simple machine makes it easier to split things apart or stop them from moving. They learn how thicker wedges need more force to split something apart than thinner wedges. By the end of the book, readers know the difference between complex and simple machines and how wedges are used in everyday life to make work easier. How can we lift and lower things? How can we move heavy loads from one place to another? By using simple machines! Wheels, wedges, levers, pulleys, screws, and inclined planes are the simple machines that help us do work. In this series, students will discover how to use them each day to make life easier. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative sidebars, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author.
Screw
Part of the Simple Machines series
In Simple Machines: Screw, young learners in grades 1–3 will explore what a screw is and how it is useful. This 24-page title uses real-world examples of simple machine mechanisms and explains how these feats of engineering can make daily work less difficult to complete. The Simple Machines series for grades 1–3 explains how basic mechanical devices, that are used for applying a force, can help make daily tasks much easier. Featuring before- and after-reading activities, a glossary, an index, and comprehension questions, this series helps young learners strengthen their reading comprehension skills while also introducing them to some of the most commonly used simple machines
Pulleys
Part of the Simple Machines series
From elevators to flagpoles, pulleys are at work all over in our world today. Learn all about them in five easy-to-read chapters. Vibrant, full-color photos, bolded glossary words, and a key stats section let readers zoom in even deeper. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.
Levers
Part of the Simple Machines series
Readers learn how this simple machine makes it easier to lift, lower, and open things. They learn the three types of levers: first-class, second-class, and third-class. By the end of the book, readers know the difference between complex and simple machines and how levers are used in everyday life to make work easier. How can we lift and lower things? How can we move heavy loads from one place to another? By using simple machines! Wheels, wedges, levers, pulleys, screws, and inclined planes are the simple machines that help us do work. In this series, students will discover how to use them each day to make life easier. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative sidebars, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author.
Spiffy Screw
Part of the Simple Machines series
Simple machines, such as the screw, are important to daily life. This title will help readers understand what a screw is, its parts, and how it makes work easier. This title is complete with colorful and informative images, and simple text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Simple Machines helps readers discover the science behind tools such as levers and pulleys that help people do work. Each book is broken down into easy-to-read chapters with real-world applications. Plus, vibrant, full-color photos grab visual learners' attention and help bring each subject to life. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.
Wonderful Wheel and Axle
Part of the Simple Machines series
Simple machines, such as the wheel and axle, are important to daily life. This title will help readers understand what a wheel and axle is, its parts, and how it makes work easier. This title is complete with colorful and informative images, and simple text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Simple Machines helps readers discover the science behind tools such as levers and pulleys that help people do work. Each book is broken down into easy-to-read chapters with real-world applications. Plus, vibrant, full-color photos grab visual learners' attention and help bring each subject to life. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.
Screws
Part of the Simple Machines series
Learn about how a screw works! Beginner readers and budding young scientists will love learning about using simple machines in everyday situations. Along the way, readers will be supported by expertly leveled text, a strong text-photo match and appropriate text load. Readers will be excited to dig in and learn all about simple machines and basic physics concepts.
Pulleys
Part of the Simple Machines series
Readers learn how this simple machine makes it easier to lift and lower objects. They learn about fixed and movable pulleys and when it is best to use each. By the end of the book, readers know the difference between complex and simple machines and how pulleys are used in everyday life to make work easier. How can we lift and lower things? How can we move heavy loads from one place to another? By using simple machines! Wheels, wedges, levers, pulleys, screws, and inclined planes are the simple machines that help us do work. In this series, students will discover how to use them each day to make life easier. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative sidebars, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author.
Wheels and Axles
Part of the Simple Machines series
From Ferris wheels to wagons, wheels and axles are at work all over in our world today. Learn all about them in five easy-to-read chapters. Vibrant, full-color photos, bolded glossary words, and a key stats section let readers zoom in even deeper. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Screws
Part of the Simple Machines series
Readers learn how this simple machine makes it easier to keep objects locked together. By the end of the book, readers know the difference between complex and simple machines and how screws are used in everyday life to make work easier. How can we lift and lower things? How can we move heavy loads from one place to another? By using simple machines! Wheels, wedges, levers, pulleys, screws, and inclined planes are the simple machines that help us do work. In this series, students will discover how to use them each day to make life easier. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative sidebars, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author.
Levers
Part of the Simple Machines series
Learn about how a lever works! Beginner readers and budding young scientists will love learning about using simple machines in everyday situations. Along the way, readers will be supported by expertly leveled text, a strong text-photo match and appropriate text load. Readers will be excited to dig in and learn all about simple machines and basic physics concepts.
Wheels
Part of the Simple Machines series
Updated for 2020. Clear definitions supported by everyday examples and easy hands-on activities introduce young scientists to wheels.
Wedges
Part of the Simple Machines series
Clear definitions supported by everyday examples and easy hands-on activities introduce young scientists to wedges.
Screws
Part of the Simple Machines series
Screws are simple machines used for many different jobs. The concept of a screw is used in snow blowers, drills, and presses. Kids will learn how screws work and how they are used in complex machines.
Levers
Part of the Simple Machines series
From wheelbarrows to baseball bats, levers are at work all over in our world today. Learn all about them in five easy-to-read chapters. Vibrant, full-color photos, bolded glossary words, and a key stats section let readers zoom in even deeper. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.
Wedge
Part of the Simple Machines series
In Simple Machines: Wedge, young learners in grades 1–3 will explore what a wedge is and how it is useful. This 24-page title uses real-world examples of simple machine mechanisms and explains how these feats of engineering can make daily work less difficult to complete. The Simple Machines series for grades 1–3 explains how basic mechanical devices, that are used for applying a force, can help make daily tasks much easier. Featuring before- and after-reading activities, a glossary, an index, and comprehension questions, this series helps young learners strengthen their reading comprehension skills while also introducing them to some of the most commonly used simple machines.
Wheels and Axles
Part of the Simple Machines series
We use wheels and axles several times every day. Young readers will learn how a wheel and axle work together, how they make work easier, and how they are used in larger, complex machines.
Wedges
Part of the Simple Machines series
Wedges are simple machines used to split, lift, or hold an object in place. Children will discover how wedges perform jobs for people and how they make everyday life easier.
Wheels
Part of the Simple Machines series
Readers learn how this simple machine makes it easier to move things from one place to another. They also learn a wheel works with an axle. By the end of the book, readers know the difference between complex and simple machines and how wheels are used in everyday life to make work easier. How can we lift and lower things? How can we move heavy loads from one place to another? By using simple machines! Wheels, wedges, levers, pulleys, screws, and inclined planes are the simple machines that help us do work. In this series, students will discover how to use them each day to make life easier. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative sidebars, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author.
Wheels
Part of the Simple Machines series
Clear definitions supported by everyday examples and easy hands-on activities introduce young scientists to wheels.
Levers
Part of the Simple Machines series
Levers are simple machines that make work easier. There are three different classes of levers. Students will learn what levers are, how the classes of levers differ, and how the construction of levers makes work easier.
Inclined Planes
Part of the Simple Machines series
Readers learn how this simple machine makes it easier to move things to different levels. They learn how flatter slopes use less effort than steeper slopes. By the end of the book, readers know the difference between complex and simple machines and how inclined planes are used in everyday life to make lifting and lowering objects easier. How can we lift and lower things? How can we move heavy loads from one place to another? By using simple machines! Wheels, wedges, levers, pulleys, screws, and inclined planes are the simple machines that help us do work. In this series, students will discover how to use them each day to make life easier. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative sidebars, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author.
Pulleys
Part of the Simple Machines series
Pulleys are simple machines used to lift and move loads. Builders use pulley systems to lift tools or materials. Elevators use pulleys to move up and down. Kids will learn how pulleys make work easier and how they are often part of complex machines.
Simple Machines Lever
Part of the Simple Machines series
In Simple Machines: Lever, young learners in grades 1–3 will explore how levers give us the lift we need. From scissors to wheelbarrows, this 24-page title uses real-world examples of simple machine mechanisms and explains how these feats of engineering can make daily work less difficult to complete. The Simple Machines series for grades 1–3 explains how basic mechanical devices, that are used for applying a force, can help make daily tasks much easier. Featuring before- and after-reading activities, a glossary, an index, and comprehension questions, this series helps young learners strengthen their reading comprehension skills while also introducing them to some of the most commonly used simple machines.
Wedges
Part of the Simple Machines series
From axes to doorstops, wedges are at work all over in our world today. Learn all about them in five easy-to-read chapters. Vibrant, full-color photos, bolded glossary words, and a key stats section let readers zoom in even deeper. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.
Inclined Plane
Part of the Simple Machines series
In Simple Machines: Inclined Plane, young learners in grades 1–3 will explore what an inclined plane is and how it is useful. This 24-page title uses real-world examples of simple machine mechanisms and explains how these feats of engineering can make daily work less difficult to complete. The Simple Machines series for grades 1–3 explains how basic mechanical devices, that are used for applying a force, can help make daily tasks much easier. Featuring before- and after-reading activities, a glossary, an index, and comprehension questions, this series helps young learners strengthen their reading comprehension skills while also introducing them to some of the most commonly used simple machines.
Lovable Lever
Part of the Simple Machines series
Simple machines, such as the lever, are important to daily life. This title will help readers understand what a lever is, its parts, and how it makes work easier. This title is complete with colorful and informative images, and simple text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Activities for further learning Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Simple Machines helps readers discover the science behind tools such as levers and pulleys that help people do work. Each book is broken down into easy-to-read chapters with real-world applications. Plus, vibrant, full-color photos grab visual learners' attention and help bring each subject to life. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.