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Simple machines (North Mankato, Minn.)

Author

Oxlade, Chris Marsico, Katie

1) Levers

Author

Series

Simple machines (North Mankato, Minn.)

Pub. Date

[2008]

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1

Description

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Text and activities introduce levers and explain how levers work.

2) Pulleys

Author

Series

Simple machines (North Mankato, Minn.)

Pub. Date

[2008]

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1

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Explains how a pulley works and introduces the ways they are used in everyday life.

3) Screws

Author

Series

Simple machines (North Mankato, Minn.)

Pub. Date

[2008]

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1

Description

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Text and activities introduce screws and explain how screws work.

4) Wedges and ramps

Author

Series

Simple machines (North Mankato, Minn.)

Pub. Date

[2008]

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1

Description

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Text and activities introduce wedges and ramps and explain how wedges and ramps work.

5) Wheels

Author

Series

Simple machines (North Mankato, Minn.)

Pub. Date

[2008]

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1

Description

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Explains how wheels work to increase forces and move objects and demonstrates how they are used in everyday life.

6) Inclined planes

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Series

Simple machines (North Mankato, Minn.)

Pub. Date

c2013

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Presents a look at inclined planes, explaining how these simple machines work and describing some common examples, such as ramps, that have been used throughout history.