Bibliograph

Experiments with simple machines, by Salvatore Tocci

Type

Label

Experiments with simple machines, by Salvatore Tocci

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 44-46) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Experiments with simple machines

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

48964933

Responsibility statement

by Salvatore Tocci

Series statement

A true book

Summary

Describes various kinds of simple machines, showing how they can be made out of easily obtainable objects and detailing experiments that show how they make tasks easier to perform

Table Of Contents

What time is it? -- What is a simple machine? -- Experiment 1: Lifting it up -- Experiment 2: Pulling it together -- Experiment 3: Sliding it along -- Where are the simple machines in your home? -- Experiment 4: Winding around -- Experiment 5: Breaking it apart -- Experiment 6: Wheeling it up -- Are all machines simple? -- Experiment 7: Gearing up -- Experiment 8: Moving it along -- Fun with simple machines -- Experiment 9: Doing the impossible

Target audience

pre adolescent

Classification