{"product_id":"simple-machines-david-a-adler-9780823435722","title":"Simple Machines: Wheels, Levers, and Pulleys","description":"\u003cb\u003eHow many simple machines do you use every day? Probably more than you realize  \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Machines make work easier-- helping break things apart, lift heavy objects, and change the power and direction of force applied to them. In this accessible picture book, celebrated nonfiction author David A. Adler outlines different types of simple machines--wedges, wheels, levers, pulleys, and more--and gives common examples of how we use them every day. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Anna Raff's bright illustrations show how simple machines work--and add a dose of fun and humor, too. Two appealing kids and their comical cat use machines to ride see-saws, turn knobs, and even eat apples. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Perfect for classrooms or for budding engineers to read on their own, Simple Machines uses clear, simple language to introduce important mechanical vocabulary, and easy-to-understand examples to illustrate how we use machines to solve all kinds of problems. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Don't miss David A. Adler and Anna Raff's other science collaborations--including \u003ci\u003eLight Waves; Magnets Push, Magnets Pull;\u003c\/i\u003e and T\u003ci\u003ehings That Float and Things That Don't\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David A. Adler\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0823435725\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780823435722\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Holiday House\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/30\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.70h x 8.60w x 0.10d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Lower Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e171976 \/ Simple Machines: Wheels, Levers, and Pulleys\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"David A. Adler","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44050661736703,"sku":"9780823435722","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_e2c468b4-7ee8-4c42-879b-1dd4fedf4d1c.jpg?v=1685008511","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/simple-machines-david-a-adler-9780823435722","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}