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Pulleys Pull Their Weight: Simple Machines for Kids

Name: Pulleys Pull Their Weight: Simple Machines for Kids
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Book Synopsis: Learn how simple machines make work easier in these colorful nonfiction picture books all about science and engineering! What if an elephant sat on your book and refused to move. How could you lift it? Very carefully! You might want to use a pulley. A pulley is one of six simple machines that are designed to make different kinds of work such as lifting, pulling, pushing easier. In Pulleys Pull Their Weight: Simple Machines for Kids, readers solve the problem of a heavy elephant by learning about forces and how we can increase the amount we can lift simply by using a pulley. Concepts including mechanical advantage, moveable pulleys, and compound pulleys make sense with engaging illustrations and lots of real-life examples that kids can spot in their home, schools, and neighborhoods. An introductory poem offers language arts connections while a hands-on activity at the end reinforces concepts in the book. A glossary and photographs offer even more supplemental learning opportunities. Pulleys Pull Their Weight is part of a six-book set of Picture Book Science books designed to introduce young engineers to physical science concepts. Other titles are Wedges Make a Point, Screws Keep Things Secure, Levers Lessen the Load, Wheels Make the World Go Round, and Inclined Planes Ramp It Up. All books are leveled for Guided Reading level and Lexile and align with Common Core state standards and Next Generation Science Standards. All titles are available in paperback, hardcover, and ebook formats.

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Are you looking for an engaging way to introduce your child to the wonders of science and engineering? Look no further than our book, Pulleys Pull Their Weight: Simple Machines for Kids! This colorful nonfiction picture book explores the fascinating world of simple machines, teaching your child how these inventions make work easier.

Imagine if an elephant decided to sit on your book and refused to budge. How could you possibly lift it? Well, with the help of a pulley, that seemingly impossible task becomes achievable. Pulleys are just one of the six simple machines designed to make lifting, pulling, and pushing a breeze. In Pulleys Pull Their Weight, your child will learn about forces, mechanical advantage, and the different types of pulleys, all with the aid of engaging illustrations and real-life examples that they can relate to in their everyday surroundings.

But our book doesn't stop at just teaching scientific concepts. An introductory poem adds a touch of creativity and language arts connections to the learning experience. Plus, we've included a hands-on activity at the end of the book to reinforce the concepts your child has learned. With a glossary and photographs, there are even more opportunities for supplemental learning.

Pulleys Pull Their Weight is part of a six-book set of Picture Book Science books, each focusing on a different simple machine and its role in our world. From wedges and screws to levers and wheels, your child will discover how these inventions shape our daily lives. And to support their education, all of our titles are leveled for Guided Reading level and Lexile. We also align with Common Core state standards and Next Generation Science Standards, ensuring that your child receives a comprehensive and relevant learning experience.

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to ignite your child's curiosity in science and engineering. Order Pulleys Pull Their Weight today and embark on an educational journey filled with wonder and discovery. Click here to order now!

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