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 lifting the bag. This book supports engineering design standards for primary grades in the Next Generation Science Standards.
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978-1-4677-8299-9
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$26.99 |
| Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 2 |
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| 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 |
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| BISACS | JNF051140, JNF051110, JNF051130 |
| Dewey | 621.8 |
| Graphics | Full-color illustrations |
| Dimensions | 6.25 x 7 |
| Lexile | 320 |
| Guided Reading Level | H |
| ATOS Reading Level | 1.3 |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 178011 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
| Features | Glossary, Glossary words bolded within text, Index, Photo captions, Reviewed, Table of contents, Teaching Guides, and eSource |
Author: Mari Schuh
Mari Schuh’s love of reading began with cereal boxes at the kitchen table. Today Mari is the author of hundreds of nonfiction books for beginning readers, covering topics from tomatoes to tornadoes. She lives in the Midwest with her husband and still enjoys a big bowl of Honey Nut Cheerios. Learn more about her at marischuh.com.
Lerner eSource™ offers free digital teaching and learning resources, including Common Core State Standards (CCSS) teaching guides. These guides, created by classroom teachers, offer short lessons and writing exercises that give students specific instruction and practice using Common Core skills and strategies. Lerner eSource also provides additional resources including online activities, downloadable/printable graphic organizers, and additional educational materials that would also support Common Core instruction. Download, share, pin, print, and save as many of these free resources as you like!
First Step Nonfiction — Simple Machines to the Rescue
This series allows readers to compare simple machines to see which one works best in a particular situation. Each book sets up a problem. The kids test two simple machines and determine a winner. View available downloads →
Reviews
School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
“Suitable STEM selections for the youngest scientists.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple