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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.
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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.
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"A wheel and axle is a disk and cylinder joined together. These two objects are only a simple machine when used in tandem. A wheel and axle is a modified first-class lever. When force is applied to the axle, the force is multiplied and transferred to the wheel. This causes the wheel to cover more area. In this book, readers will learn about the invention of the wheel and axle, where wheels and axles can be found, and how they make difficult jobs easier."--...
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"Readers likely see and use the wheel and axle simple machine every day in the form of doorknobs and faucet handles. However, they may not know it! This book helps readers understand how the wheel and axle simple machine is all around them and helps build compound machines. Approachable text provides lasting knowledge about the forces that make these devices work. Bright full-color photographs including a picture gallery showing familiar objects that...
12) Wheels and axles
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"Presents information on simple machines with a focus on wheels and axles. Explains what wheels and axles are, how wheels and axles work, and includes examples of past and present uses. Intended for third to fifth grade students"--Provided by publisher.
15) Wheels and axles
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Uses everyday examples to show how wheels and axles are simple machines that make carrying, pushing, and mixing easier.
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"A hands-on approach introduces young scientists to wheels and axles. 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 wheels and axles. Step-by-step projects range from the simple to the more challenging."--
19) Wheels & axles
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"A foundational look at wheels and axles, explaining how these simple machines work and describing some common examples, such as doorknobs, that have been used throughout history"--Provided by publisher.
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