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Going Ice Fishing: Lever vs. Screw

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Simple Machines to the Rescue

Is it easier to move ice with a lever or a screw? Readers will see how a group of kids compares two simple machines and decides which one does a better job at moving the ice. This book… Read More →

  • Lexile: 350
  • ATOS: 1.7
  • Dewey: 621.8
  • Copyright: 2016

Hauling a Pumpkin: Wheels and Axles vs. Lever

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Simple Machines to the Rescue

Which works better to haul a pumpkin—a lever or wheels and axles? Readers will see how a group of kids compares two simple machines and decides which one does a better job at moving the… Read More →

  • Lexile: 370
  • ATOS: 1.6
  • Dewey: 621.8'11
  • Copyright: 2016

Holding a Door Open: Wedge vs. Wheels and Axles

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Simple Machines to the Rescue

Which makes it easier to lift a large toy—a wedge or wheels and axles? Readers will see how a group of kids compares two simple machines and decides which one does a better job at lifting the Read More →

  • Lexile: 410
  • ATOS: 1.5
  • Dewey: 621.8
  • Copyright: 2016

Making a Salad: Wedge vs. Inclined Plane

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Simple Machines to the Rescue

Is it easier to move heavy box with an inclined plane or wheels and axles? Readers will see how a group of kids compares two simple machines and decides which one does a better job at… Read More →

  • Lexile: 430
  • ATOS: 1.8
  • Dewey: 621.8
  • Copyright: 2016

Playing a Game: Inclined Plane vs. Lever

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Simple Machines to the Rescue

These kids are playing a game, trying to move a person with a simple machine. Which will work better—an inclined plane or a lever? Readers will see them compare the simple machines to decide. Read More →

  • Lexile: 390
  • ATOS: 1.4
  • Dewey: 621.8'11
  • Copyright: 2016

Raising a Bag of Toys: Pulley vs. Inclined Plane

From the Series First Step Nonfiction — Simple Machines to the Rescue

Is it easier to lift a bag full of toys with an inclined plane or a pulley? Readers will see how a group of kids compares two simple machines and decides which one does a better job at… Read More →

  • Lexile: 320
  • ATOS: 1.3
  • Dewey: 621.8
  • Copyright: 2016