Making a Salad

Wedge vs. Inclined Plane

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

  • Interest Level: Kindergarten - Grade 2
  • Reading Level: Grade 1

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 transporting the box. This book supports engineering design standards for primary grades in the Next Generation Science Standards.

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978-1-4677-8295-1
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Interest Level Kindergarten - Grade 2
Reading Level Grade 1
Genre Science
Copyright 2016
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Brand First Step Nonfiction
Imprint Lerner Publications ™
Language English
Number of Pages 24
Publication Date 2015-08-01
Text Type Informational/Explanatory
BISACS JNF051140, JNF051110, JNF051130
Dewey 621.8
Graphics Full-color illustrations
Dimensions 6.25 x 7
Lexile 430
Guided Reading Level K
ATOS Reading Level 1.8
Accelerated Reader® Quiz 178009
Accelerated Reader® Points 0.5
Features Glossary, Glossary words bolded within text, Index, Photo captions, Reviewed, Table of contents, Teaching Guides, and eSource

Reviews

School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

“Suitable STEM selections for the youngest scientists.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple