Wheels And Axles

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Wheels and axles may seem basic, but with these inventions humankind has created incredible things. From skateboards to Ferris wheels, these simple machines have changed our world forever. This accessible book helps readers relate wheels and axles to the technology in their daily lives through cool real-world examples. Detailed pictures of machinery with extensive annotations help readers understand key engineering concepts. Fun "Technology in Action" spreads give readers an up-close look at how mechanical parts work together. This vibrant and engaging approach to simple machines is sure to encourage a passion for STEM, making this volume a valuable addition to any library or classroom.

Every time you turn on a faucet, ride a bike, or open a door, you're using a simple machine called a wheel and axle. This book uses clear text and practical, every-day examples to explain the physics behind the wheel and axle. Easy-to-read diagrams and large, vivid photographs aid understanding, and experiments encourage students to learn first-hand how this helpful simple machine works.

A wheel and axle is a disk and cylinder joined together. These two objects are only a simple machine when used in tandem. A wheel and axle is a modified first-class lever. When force is applied to the axle, the force is multiplied and transferred to the wheel. This causes the wheel to cover more area. Readers will learn about the invention of the wheel and axle, where wheels and axles can be found, and how they make difficult jobs easier.