Get To Know Wheels And Axles

Children will be thrilled to learn about the many uses of wheels and axles, from doorknobs to the insides of a clock. Inviting design and photos makes wheels and axles fun to learn about for young readers. Kids will love the fun with wheels section of this wonderful new book.

Perfect for early STEM and Next Generation science lessons, this title shows how important simple machines are in our everyday lives. With low-level text, up-close images, and labeled diagrams, students will see how simple wheels and their axles work. Children will soon see that simple machines and the principles they represent are everywhere around them.

In this book, readers will learn about one of the six simple machines as described by Renaissance scientists. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn how wheels and axles make work easier by moving objects across distances. An activity provides step-by-step instructions for a specific, larger project, and a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about wheels and axles online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Wheels and Axles also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Wheels and Axles is part of Jump!'s Machines and Motion series.

Uses everyday examples to show how wheels and axles function as simple machines.

Introduces the wheel and axle as a simple machine that can make it easier to move heavy objects, as well as to flatten dough.

Did you know the first wheel and axle was not used for transportation, but rather for making pottery? In this title, students will learn about the functions and long history of these simple machines. They can also test out new knowledge with easy experiments. From bicycles to doorknobs, young readers will learn how wheels and axles keep our world spinning!

We use wheels and axles several times every day. Young readers will learn how a wheel and axle work together, how they make work easier, and how they are used in larger, complex machines.

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