Simple Experiments with Levers |
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| Author:
| Oxlade, Chris |
| Series title: | Science Experiments with Simple Machines Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-61533-756-9 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2013 |
| Publisher: | Rosen Publishing Group
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| Imprint: | Windmill Books |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $31.17 |
Book Description:
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The shovel that helps you dig a hole, the chopsticks you use at lunch, and some of the big machines we see when passing by construction sites are all examples of levers. This book takes a look at the simple machine behind these different objects, using everyday examples and kid-friendly experiments to illustrate the physics behind this fascinating simple machine. Easy-to-read text will encourage readers, while large, colorful photographs will illustrate the concepts at hand. Students...
More DescriptionThe shovel that helps you dig a hole, the chopsticks you use at lunch, and some of the big machines we see when passing by construction sites are all examples of levers. This book takes a look at the simple machine behind these different objects, using everyday examples and kid-friendly experiments to illustrate the physics behind this fascinating simple machine. Easy-to-read text will encourage readers, while large, colorful photographs will illustrate the concepts at hand. Students will be interested to see the ways that they interact with levers on a daily basis, and further reading and websites will encourage them to seek additional information.