"Popular cartoon character Fred Flintstone explains how screws work and how he uses simple machines in his daily life"--

"Popular cartoon character Fred Flintstone explains how wheels and axles work and how he uses simple machines in his daily life"--

Young readers probably don't realize that brooms are actually machines. The same goes for door handles, stairs, and many other objects that are commonly found in homes. Students will learn about mechanical advantage, force, and energy, and they will be able to recognize the simple machines they use in their own daily lives.

"Uses popular cartoon character Wile E. Coyote to demonstrate science concepts involved with simple machines"--Provided by publisher."--

"Through carefully leveled text and powerful images, explores ramps a useful simple machine"--

"Through carefully leveled text and powerful images, explores wheels and axles, a useful simple machine"--

"Through carefully leveled text and powerful images, explores wedges a useful simple machine"--

Describes many different kinds, uses, and benefits of levers.

"Children will enjoy this creative book which uses the principles of Makerspace to introduce them to the wedge. Simple text describes the structure and uses of wedges, and clear, step-by-step instructions show children how to make one. Readers are then provided with stategies to start their own creative projects using the wedge they made. Along the way, tips and helpful hints guide children on how to brainstorm and solve problems working as a team."--...

Simple text describes the structure and uses of pulleys, and clear, step-by-step instructions show children how to make their own.