Springs
Springs

Author: Angela Royston

Publisher: Capstone Classroom

Published: 2003-01-01

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9781403440884

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Springs have been used for more than 500 years as a simple machine that can make other machines work. When you open a screen door, open an umbrella, sit on a sofa, or sleep on a mattress you are using springs. This book explains what springs are and how they help you do everyday things. Topics include: Why won't a Slinky go up stairs? How can a catapult help a place take off? How does a clock work?

Pulleys in Action
Pulleys in Action

Author: Gillian Houghton Gosman

Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Published: 2010-08-15

Total Pages: 27

ISBN-13: 1448810337

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This enlightening book introduces readers To The pulley. Through detailed photographs and uncomplicated text, readers will learn about its basic movement and where they can find pulleys in everyday life.

Put Pulleys to the Test
Put Pulleys to the Test

Author: Roseann Feldmann

Publisher: Lerner Publications ™

Published: 2017-08-01

Total Pages: 41

ISBN-13: 1541504038

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What do flagpoles and some window blinds have in common? They use pulleys to perform work! Pulleys are simple machines. They help us to do jobs more easily. But don't take our word for it. Put pulleys to the test with the fun experiments you'll find in this book. As part of the Searchlight BooksTM collection, this series sheds light on a key science question―How Do Simple Machines Work? Hands-on experiments, interesting photos, and useful diagrams will help you find the answer!

Simple Machines: Forces in Action
Simple Machines: Forces in Action

Author: Buffy Silverman

Publisher: Capstone

Published: 2016-08

Total Pages: 49

ISBN-13: 1484636406

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Introduces simple machines, including screws, levers, wedges, and pulleys, describes how each makes everyday life easier, and provides activities demonstrating these machines in action.

Levers in Action
Levers in Action

Author: Gillian Houghton Gosman

Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Published: 2010-08-15

Total Pages: 26

ISBN-13: 1448810345

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Levers are everywhere. Readers will learn about historical and present-day uses of levers and how levers make countless everyday activities much easier. A simple experiment is included with step-by-step instructions.

I Use Simple Machines
I Use Simple Machines

Author: Buffy Silverman

Publisher: Britannica Digital Learning

Published: 2013-03-01

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 1615358927

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Emergent readers are introduced to simple machines and how we use them to move things.

Joint Structure and Function
Joint Structure and Function

Author: Pamela K Levangie

Publisher: F.A. Davis

Published: 2011-03-09

Total Pages: 624

ISBN-13: 0803626347

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This popular text offers the clear, logical discussions of the basic theory of joint structure and muscle action and provides the foundation you need to understand both normal and pathologic function.

Simple Machines!
Simple Machines!

Author: Anita Yasuda

Publisher: Explore Your World

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781619308145

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"Simple Machines! introduces kids to the concept of mechanical advantage and harnesses kid-power by inviting them to build machines of their own design. This book also opens eyes and minds to the diversity of machines in their lives, and sparks the imagination with challenge, humor, and achievable projects"--Publisher.

Advanced NXT
Advanced NXT

Author: Matthias Paul Scholz

Publisher: Apress

Published: 2008-09-08

Total Pages: 378

ISBN-13: 1430202580

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The popularity of NXT and the success of The Da Vinci Code are combined in this fascinating book. Projects for building and programming five of Leonardo's most famous inventions are covered in detail: the tank, the helicopter, the catapult, the flying machine, and the revolving bridge. This book is written for serious NXT programmers and covers the most popular programming environments available today. The book is abundantly illustrated and includes sample code and countless best-practices strategies.