Put Levers to the Test

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — How Do Simple Machines Work?

  • Interest Level: Grade 3 - Grade 5
  • Reading Level: Grade 3

What do hammers, wheelbarrows, and brooms have in common? All of them are levers! Levers are simple machines. They help us to do jobs more easily. But don’t take our word for it. Put levers to the test with the fun experiments you’ll find in this book. As part of the Searchlight Books™ collection, this series sheds light on a key science question―How Do Simple Machines Work? Hands-on experiments, interesting photos, and useful diagrams will help you find the answer!

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Interest Level Grade 3 - Grade 5
Reading Level Grade 3
Genre Science
Category Makerspace, Makerspace: Science/Experiments/Activities
Copyright 2012
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Brand Searchlight Books ™
Imprint LernerClassroom, Lerner Publications ™
Language English
Number of Pages 40
Publication Date 2011-08-01
Reading Counts! Level 3.2
Text Type Informational/Explanatory
BISACS JNF051140, JNF051120, JNF051130
Dewey 621.8
Graphics Full-color illustrations
Dimensions 7 x 9
Lexile 560
Guided Reading Level Q
Features Bibliography/further reading, Glossary, Index, Photo captions, Reviewed, Table of contents, and Teaching Guides

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Searchlight Books ™ — How Do Simple Machines Work?

Support young readers as they tackle a key question—How Do Simple Machines Work? Easy-reading text introduces wedges, inclined planes, levers, and more. Hands-on experiments, instructive photos, and useful diagrams demonstrate how the machines work and how they make… View available downloads →

Reviews

The Horn Book Guide

“Clear explanations, relatable examples, and effective visuals.” —The Horn Book Guide

Library Media Connection

“This series includes lots of facts and examples of the concept of work, presenting the facts from the simple to the more complex. Large colorful pictures give the reader examples of work that a child could relate to, and a list of everyday household items that are needed to perform each example is included. Small boxes containing short facts about the pictures will grab the attention of younger and reluctant readers. Intermediate students will be able to recreate the examples given in each book in order to extend their understanding.” —Library Media Connection

School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

“The texts provide clear explanations and the experiments add a significant degree of interest. The color photographs are crisp and clear, as are the diagrams.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

Science Books & Films

“The vocabulary and science concepts are appropriate for upper elementary school level students. However, with adult help, the books might also be used for even younger students.” —Science Books & Films

NSTA

“This is a good book for a classroom or school library.” —NSTA